012557 numbers in Clacton-on-Sea
Numbers beginning 012557 are part of the Clacton-on-Sea dialling area, whose area code is 01255. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 91 number ranges starting 012557, allocated to 55 providers. The largest holder is Sky UK Limited, with 8% of them.
Who were 012557 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider25 ranges
- Sky UK Limited7 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited3 ranges
- BT2 ranges
- Barritel Limited2 ranges
- Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges
- CFL Communications Ltd1 range
- VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD1 range
- Datazero Ltd1 range
- Media Hawk Ltd1 range
- TeleWare Group Limited1 range
- KCOM Group Ltd1 range
+ 44 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012557.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 012557. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 012557 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.
012557 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 012557 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012557 to Sky UK Limited, TalkTalk Communications Limited, BT 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 012557 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 012557 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 012557 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 012557 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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