How much does it cost to call a 01205 number?

Calls to 01205 numbers are standard geographic landline calls, charged at your provider’s normal UK landline rate and usually included in inclusive minutes — the same as calling an 03 number.

I had a missed call from a 01205 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01205 so a call looks like it’s from Boston and you’re more likely to answer. If in doubt, hang up and call the organisation back on a number you find independently.

How do I dial a Boston number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01205 XXXXXX becomes +44 1205 XXXXXX when dialled internationally.

Can this tool tell me who owns the number?

No. It shows the area of the dialling code and the provider Ofcom allocated the number range to — not the individual or business holding a specific number, which may also have been ported to another network.

01205 Area Code – Boston | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01205 area code?

01205 is the UK geographic dialling code for Boston. Any number written as 01205 XXXXXX is tied to the Boston dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01205 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01205
Area: Boston
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01205 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1205 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 406
Blocks in service: 138
Range holders: 99

Where is the 01205 area code?

The 01205 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Boston. Because 01205 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Boston dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01205 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 406 number blocks under 01205, of which 138 are allocated to 99 communications providers.

Boston phone number format

A Boston number is made up of a 5-digit area code followed by a 5 or 6-digit local number. Written in full it looks like 01205 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01205; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01205 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01205 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01205:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	19	`01205 26XXXX`
Sky UK Limited	6	`01205 384XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	6	`01205 327XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	4	`01205 22XXXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	3	`01205 393XXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	3	`01205 33XXXX`
Colt Technology Services	2	`01205 616XXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01205 385XXX`

…and 91 more providers hold smaller allocations in this range.

Ofcom’s data shows the provider each number range was originally allocated to — not who holds an individual number today. Numbers are frequently moved (ported) between providers, and no public database reveals the person or business behind a specific number, so treat any service that claims to with suspicion.

01205 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01205 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Boston’s numbers:

01205 2XXXXX · 16 ranges 01205 3XXXXX · 29 ranges 01205 4XXXXX · 7 ranges 01205 5XXXXX · 28 ranges 01205 6XXXXX · 38 ranges 01205 7XXXXX · 8 ranges 01205 8XXXXX · 12 ranges

Call charges for 01205 numbers

Calls to 01205 geographic numbers are charged at your phone provider’s standard UK landline rate and are normally included in inclusive call minutes. UK-wide 03 numbers are guaranteed by Ofcom to cost the same as 01/02 calls, while 084, 087 and 09 numbers cost considerably more — always check the prefix before you dial.

Spotting spoofed 01205 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Boston (01205) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01205 area code is not proof the caller is local or genuine — caller ID can be faked.
Banks, HMRC and the police will never ask you to move money or share passwords or one-time codes over the phone.
If a call feels off, hang up, wait a moment, and call the organisation back on a number from their official website or your statement.
Report nuisance calls to the ICO and forward scam texts to 7726 (free).

Other dialling codes in this range

Numerically adjacent UK dialling codes:

01202 Bournemouth Area code guide 01204 Bolton Area code guide 01206 Colchester Area code guide 01207 Consett Area code guide

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01205 area code – Boston