Armidale: landline numbers and carriers
Armidale is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 02 (NSW & ACT). The register lists 60 number blocks for it with about 103,200 allocated numbers, held by 19 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Armidale 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 Armidale
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 56.2% of allocated numbers — with 18 other carriers alongside. The register names the range holder; individual numbers may operate on another network after porting.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 10 | 58,000 | 56.2% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 8 | 9,200 | 8.9% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 8 | 9,200 | 8.9% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 10 | 7,500 | 7.3% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 4 | 7,100 | 6.9% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 3.9% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 1.9% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 1.9% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 3 | 1,200 | 1.2% |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 2 | 1,100 | 1.1% |
| VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 2 | 1,100 | 1.1% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.1% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 100 | 0.1% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.1% |
| GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.1% |
Number blocks registered for Armidale
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0257000300… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0257000700… | 100 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0257005700… | 100 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0257017000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0257113000… | 3,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0257130000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0257136000… | 2,000 | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED |
| 0257322000… | 1,000 | AGILE PTY LTD |
| 0257324000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0257327000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0257335000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0257344900… | 100 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0257418500… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0257430000… | 2,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0257438100… | 100 | LMGPS LTD |
| 0257438700… | 100 | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST |
| 0257450000… | 3,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0257474900… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 60 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Armidale
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.