Alice Springs: landline numbers and carriers
Alice Springs is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 08 (SA, WA & NT). The register lists 46 number blocks for it with about 131,000 allocated numbers, held by 18 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Alice Springs area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 31/08/2026
The carriers in Alice Springs
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 51.9% of allocated numbers — with 17 other carriers alongside. The register names the range holder; individual numbers may operate on another network after porting.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 4 | 68,000 | 51.9% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 8 | 14,000 | 10.7% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 11,000 | 8.4% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 6 | 9,000 | 6.9% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 9 | 9,000 | 6.9% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 5,000 | 3.8% |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 1.5% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 1.5% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 1.5% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.8% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 0.8% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.8% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.8% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.8% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.8% |
Number blocks registered for Alice Springs
The ACMA allocates geographic numbers in blocks tied to this numbering area. Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier.
| Block start | Numbers | Held by |
|---|---|---|
| 0879000000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0879020000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0879021000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0879044000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0879049000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0879055000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0879058000… | 1,000 | AGILE PTY LTD |
| 0879067000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0879140000… | 1,000 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0879148000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0879200000… | 1,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0879240000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0879287000… | 3,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0879300000… | 1,000 | ADARGA PTY LTD |
| 0879314000… | 1,000 | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST |
| 0879355000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0879358000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0879403000… | 1,000 | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 46 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Alice Springs
Worth knowing
- Block data tells you where a line was issued, not who is calling — and scammers routinely spoof local landline numbers to make a call look nearby.
- Learn more: the Australian area codes guide and how caller ID spoofing works.