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0120656 numbers in Colchester

Numbers beginning 0120656 are part of the Colchester dialling area, whose area code is 01206. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 10 number ranges starting 0120656, allocated to 1 provider.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Colchester
Area code 01206
Ofcom ranges
10
5 allocated
First allocated
2013
1 provider

Who were 0120656 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • BT5 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider5 ranges

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0120656.

Protected · 5 Allocated · 5

What do these statuses mean?

What a 0120656 number tells you

What it is

Ordinary landline numbers tied to a place. The area code tells you which dialling area the number was issued for – 0161 is Manchester, 020 is London, 01388 is Bishop Auckland.

What it costs

Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.

Watch out for

A local-looking number feels familiar, which is exactly why scammers spoof them. A local area code is not proof the caller is local.

The range holder isn’t necessarily the caller. Ofcom gives numbers to providers in blocks, and people and businesses can take their number with them when they switch. To find out who actually called, check the full number.
Questions

0120656 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01206 area code?

01206 is the UK dialling code for Colchester. Calls from a 01206 number were made from a phone line issued for that area – although caller ID can be faked, so a local code is not proof the caller is local.

Who owns 0120656 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0120656 to BT. Numbers can be moved between providers, so this shows who the range was originally given to – not who is using a particular number today.

How do I call a 0120656 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01206 becomes +44 1206 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 0120656 number?

Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.

Is a call from a 0120656 number a scam?

A local-looking number feels familiar, which is exactly why scammers spoof them. A local area code is not proof the caller is local. Check the full number on Who’s Calling to see if it belongs to a verified business and what other people have reported.

Did a 0120656 number call you?

Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.

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