Colchester · area code 01206 · Ofcom snapshot published 23 Sep 2026
01206 area code — Colchester: who called, who holds the numbers
What does the 01206 register show?
01206 is the area code for Colchester. In the Ofcom numbering snapshot published 23 Sep 2026, 547,000 of its 1,000,000 numbers are allocated, in 349 blocks listed to 84 holders — above the median active UK code (446,000). Check the number below.
6 of its blocks changed status or holder since 19 Aug 2026, none of them in the last four weeks.
A range holder is the company Ofcom lists for a block of numbers, usually a network or wholesale provider that supplies many businesses. It is not evidence about the range holder or caller, and a displayed caller ID is not proof of who called. If a number rang once and cut off, do not call back.
01206 numbers: 01206 followed by six digits · 2 blocks with an allocation date in the last 12 months
Snapshot published 23 Sep 2026, fetched 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC · release 6d60d6b0 · this page: unchanged in this release
| Place | Source |
|---|---|
| Colchester | Ofcom area-code table |
Source: Ofcom numbering data s1.csv, published 23 Sep 2026, fetched 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC, sha256 002caad0 · n = 613 blocks · method: block capacity from number length · release 6d60d6b0 · CSV
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| Lookup | Method |
|---|---|
| Ofcom block | Private lookup in this browser |
Source: Ofcom numbering data s1.csv, published 23 Sep 2026, fetched 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC, sha256 002caad0 · n = 613 blocks · method: local prefix shard · release 6d60d6b0 · CSV
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What should I do after a suspicious call from a 01206 number?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Do not call back a number you cannot identify. If it rang once and cut off, that is often a test that your line is live. |
| 2 | If the caller said they were your bank, a company or the police, hang up and phone the organisation on a number you find yourself, or call 159 for your bank. |
| 3 | Forward suspicious text messages to 7726, free of charge. |
| 4 | If you lost money or shared details, contact your bank at once and report to Action Fraud (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or Police Scotland. |
| 5 | For unwanted marketing calls, report to the ICO and block the number on your phone. |
| 6 | Calls to 01 and 02 numbers are charged at your provider’s standard landline rate (gov.uk/call-charges). |
Source: Ofcom numbering data s1.csv, published 23 Sep 2026, fetched 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC, sha256 002caad0 · n = 613 blocks · method: aggregate register blocks by area code · release 6d60d6b0 · CSV
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Who holds the 01206 number ranges?
In the snapshot published 23 Sep 2026, 84 listed holders share the 349 allocated blocks of 01206 (547,000 numbers). The list is alphabetical: it shows who administers each block, not who calls from it. Ofcom-listed range allocation holders in the 23 Sep 2026 snapshot; not evidence about the range holder or caller.
| Range holder (Ofcom-listed; not evidence of who called) | Blocks | Numbers | Earliest allocation date recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 2011-10-19 |
| 8x8 Communications UK Limited | 1 | 1,000 | 2012-03-26 |
| 8x8 UK Limited | 1 | 1,000 | 2010-02-19 |
| Alnitak GmbH | 1 | 1,000 | 2016-06-10 |
| Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd | 1 | 1,000 | 2009-02-25 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1 | 10,000 | 2004-10-29 |
| Barritel Limited | 8 | 8,000 | 2014-06-13 |
| Belgacom International Carrier Services SA | 1 | 1,000 | 2019-10-14 |
All 84 rows
Source: Ofcom numbering data s1.csv, published 23 Sep 2026, fetched 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC, sha256 002caad0 · n = 613 blocks · method: aggregate register blocks by area code · release 6d60d6b0 · CSV
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Is a 01206 number real, and what does “Quarantined” mean?
Of the 1,000,000 numbers in 01206, 54.7% are allocated (547,000), 44.5% protected, 0.7% free and 0.1% quarantined in the snapshot published 23 Sep 2026, against 23.8% allocated across all UK geographic ranges. Quarantined means withdrawn and held before reuse, not never allocated; a block’s status does not tell whether one particular number is in service.
| Status | Numbers | Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Allocated | 547,000 | 349 |
| Protected | 445,000 | 256 |
| Free | 7,000 | 7 |
| Quarantined | 1,000 | 1 |
| Other (Reserved or Designated) | 0 | 0 |
Source: Ofcom numbering data s1.csv, published 23 Sep 2026, fetched 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC, sha256 002caad0 · n = 613 blocks · method: aggregate register blocks by area code · release 6d60d6b0 · CSV
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Has anything changed in the 01206 ranges, and which blocks were allocated recently?
Between the weekly Ofcom files fetched on 19 Aug 2026 and 24 Sep 2026 (5 weekly transitions), 6 of the 613 register blocks of 01206 changed status, holder or listing, none in the last four weeks. Separately, 2 blocks have an allocation date in the last 12 months. Block changes are not the same as a number being cut off or ported.
Ofcom: “Please note that transferred numbers will also be shown as ‘allocated’.” (numbering data, ofcom.org.uk, retrieved 24 Sep 2026)
| Weekly transition | Changed blocks |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-19 – 2026-08-26 | 6 |
| 2026-08-26 – 2026-09-02 | 0 |
| 2026-09-02 – 2026-09-09 | 0 |
| 2026-09-09 – 2026-09-16 | 0 |
| 2026-09-16 – 2026-09-24 | 0 |
01206 blocks with an allocation date in the last 12 months, snapshot published 23 Sep 2026 · 2 rows
| Block | Recorded allocation date | Listed holder |
|---|---|---|
| 1206 35 6 | 2026-04-08 | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| 1206 67 1 | 2026-01-26 | INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED |
All 6 register events
| Block | Change | Observed by |
|---|---|---|
| 1206 83 0 | status changed | 2026-08-26 |
| 1206 83 1 | status changed | 2026-08-26 |
| 1206 92 6 | status changed | 2026-08-26 |
| 1206 92 7 | status changed | 2026-08-26 |
| 1206 92 8 | status changed | 2026-08-26 |
| 1206 92 9 | status changed | 2026-08-26 |
Source: Ofcom numbering data s1.csv, published 23 Sep 2026, fetched 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC, sha256 002caad0 · n = 613 blocks · method: aggregate register blocks by area code · release 6d60d6b0 · CSV
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Since when have 01206 numbers been allocated?
The earliest allocation date recorded for 01206 blocks is 1994, the register’s baseline year, shared by 578 of 599 active codes. Of 349 allocated blocks, 45 carry a date from 2020 onwards. Recorded dates are provisional: a block that moved to another provider may show the date of that move rather than its first allocation.
| Recorded years | Allocated blocks |
|---|---|
| 1994–1999 | 15 |
| 2000–2004 | 7 |
| 2005–2009 | 20 |
| 2010–2014 | 212 |
| 2015–2019 | 50 |
| 2020–2024 | 41 |
| 2025–2029 | 4 |
Source: Ofcom numbering data s1.csv, published 23 Sep 2026, fetched 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC, sha256 002caad0 · n = 613 blocks · method: aggregate register blocks by area code · release 6d60d6b0 · CSV
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How many digits does a 01206 number have?
Every allocated 01206 block carries 11-digit numbers: 01206 followed by 6 digits. No 10-digit blocks are listed in this code.
| National number length | Allocated blocks |
|---|---|
| 11 | 349 |
Source: Ofcom numbering data s1.csv, published 23 Sep 2026, fetched 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC, sha256 002caad0 · n = 613 blocks · method: aggregate register blocks by area code · release 6d60d6b0 · CSV
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Which area codes are next to 01206 in the numbering plan?
Codes next to 01206 by number, not necessarily nearby on the map: the Ofcom table carries no coordinates.
| Code | Places | Allocated numbers | Listed holders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01204 | Bolton | 644,000 | 118 |
| 01205 | Boston | 487,000 | 97 |
| 01207 | Consett | 467,000 | 96 |
| 01208 | Bodmin | 421,000 | 94 |
Source: Ofcom numbering data s1.csv, published 23 Sep 2026, fetched 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC, sha256 002caad0 · n = 613 blocks · method: aggregate register blocks by area code · release 6d60d6b0 · CSV
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Where do these numbers come from, and how do I cite this page?
Contains Ofcom copyright material: Telephone area codes (ofcom.org.uk), retrieved 24 Sep 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Release | 6d60d6b0 |
| Source published | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Source fetched | 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC |
How to cite · Rangecheck, “01206 area code — Ofcom numbering snapshot published 23 Sep 2026”, release 6d60d6b0, https://rangecheck.co.uk/area-codes/01206/, retrieved 24 Sep 2026. Contains Ofcom copyright material: numbering data and Telephone area codes (ofcom.org.uk). Contains Ofcom copyright material: Telephone area codes (ofcom.org.uk), retrieved 24 Sep 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Source: Ofcom numbering data s1.csv, published 23 Sep 2026, fetched 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC, sha256 002caad0 · n = 613 blocks · method: aggregate register blocks by area code · release 6d60d6b0 · CSV