012555 numbers in Clacton-on-Sea
Numbers beginning 012555 are part of the Clacton-on-Sea dialling area, whose area code is 01255. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 46 number ranges starting 012555, allocated to 12 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 4% of them.
Who were 012555 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider33 ranges
- BT2 ranges
- Hello Telecom (UK) Limited1 range
- Invoco Ltd1 range
- Orbtalk Limited1 range
- Colt Technology Services1 range
- Sky UK Limited1 range
- GCI Network Solutions Limited1 range
- TTNC Limited1 range
- Served Up Limited1 range
- Six Degrees Technology Group Limited1 range
- VoiceHost Limited1 range
+ 1 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012555.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 012555. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 012555 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.
012555 numbers: common questions
Where is the 01255 area code?
01255 is the UK dialling code for Clacton-on-Sea. Calls from a 01255 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 012555 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012555 to BT, Hello Telecom (UK) Limited, Invoco Ltd and others. 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 012555 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01255 becomes +44 1255 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 012555 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012555 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 012555 number call you?
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