Atherton: landline numbers and carriers
Atherton is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 07 (QLD). The register lists 34 number blocks for it with about 61,000 allocated numbers, held by 19 carriers and spread over the 0742…, 0740… and 0770… dialling prefixes. That makes Atherton the 74th largest of 409 numbering areas under 07 by block count, with 0.27% of the area code's allocated numbers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Atherton area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 16/10/2026
Where Atherton is
- State or territory
- Queensland
- Council area
- Tablelands
- Local time
- — AEST, UTC+10, no daylight saving
- Number format
- 07 42xx xxxx; from overseas +61 7 42xx xxxx
- Nearest numbering areas
- Malanda (16 km), Herberton (17 km), Mutchilba (24 km), Mareeba (25 km), Millaa Millaa (29 km)
Locality, council and state: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (CC BY 4.0). Distances are straight-line between localities.
How Atherton was numbered
The oldest block in Atherton was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held today by TELSTRA LIMITED; the newest on 19 August 2026 to SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD. Most of the area's blocks — 7 of 34 — date from 2015–2019, but allocations here span 35 years. 27 of the blocks are the standard 1,000-number size, and 1 is 10,000 numbers or larger. 7 allocated blocks have changed hands since they were first issued: the register still names AAPT LIMITED, ENGIN PTY LIMITED, GOTALK LIMITED, IPTEL PTY LIMITED, IVOX PTY LTD, TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD and VOCUS PTY LTD as original allocatees of blocks now held by other carriers.
| Period | Blocks allocated |
|---|---|
| 1990–1994 | 3 |
| 2000–2004 | 5 |
| 2005–2009 | 4 |
| 2010–2014 | 5 |
| 2015–2019 | 7 |
| 2020–2024 | 6 |
| 2025–2029 | 4 |
The carriers in Atherton
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 45.9% of allocated numbers across 5 blocks; SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD is second with 9.8%, and 17 other carriers hold the rest. TELSTRA LIMITED has the longest tenure, with a block dated 30/06/1991; SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD received the newest, on 19/08/2026. SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD (3), OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED (1) and SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED (1) hold blocks originally allocated to another carrier.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 5 | 28,000 | 45.9% | 30/06/1991 | 04/09/2017 |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 6 | 6,000 | 9.8% | 12/11/2004 | 19/08/2026 |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 4,000 | 6.6% | 09/06/2005 | 21/11/2017 |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 6.6% | 30/03/2000 | 14/07/2016 |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 3,000 | 4.9% | 24/12/2004 | 03/02/2012 |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 3.3% | 14/02/2018 | 26/10/2021 |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 3.3% | 10/10/2007 | 10/10/2007 |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.6% | 16/09/2025 | 16/09/2025 |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.6% | 30/03/2007 | 30/03/2007 |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 1.6% | 13/07/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.6% | 31/01/2022 | 31/01/2022 |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.6% | 14/07/2004 | 14/07/2004 |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.6% | 23/11/2023 | 23/11/2023 |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.6% | 24/10/2025 | 24/10/2025 |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 1.6% | 03/09/2012 | 03/09/2012 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 1.6% | 16/04/2025 | 16/04/2025 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 1 | 1,000 | 1.6% | 21/10/2019 | 21/10/2019 |
| VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.6% | 20/12/2015 | 20/12/2015 |
| WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.6% | 10/05/2018 | 10/05/2018 |
Number blocks registered for Atherton
Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier. All 34 blocks, ascending:
| Block start | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0740010000… | 3,000 | IPTEL PTY LIMITED | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 30/03/2000 | 01/12/2004 |
| 0740049000… | 1,000 | ENGIN PTY LIMITED | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2004 | 11/08/2015 |
| 0740149000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 14/07/2004 | — |
| 0740154000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 12/11/2004 | 26/07/2013 |
| 0740198000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/06/2020 | — |
| 0740199000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 26/10/2021 | — |
| 0740240000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 26/05/2005 | — |
| 0740285000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 09/06/2005 | — |
| 0740305000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0740437000… | 1,000 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/09/2020 | 15/10/2020 |
| 0740791000… | 1,000 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 30/03/2007 | 03/09/2012 |
| 0740794000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/04/2014 | — |
| 0740892000… | 6,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 12/05/2000 | — |
| 0740910000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0740952000… | 8,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0742143000… | 1,000 | VOCUS PTY LTD | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 12/08/2010 | 21/11/2010 |
| 0742196000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 03/02/2012 | — |
| 0742250000… | 2,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 10/10/2007 | — |
| 0742295000… | 1,000 | IVOX PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 18/06/2012 | 23/06/2014 |
| 0742310000… | 1,000 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 20/12/2015 | — |
| 0742357000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 03/09/2012 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0742443000… | 1,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/2016 | — |
| 0742489000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 14/02/2018 | — |
| 0742572000… | 3,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 04/09/2017 | — |
| 0742576000… | 1,000 | = | ADARGA PTY LTD | 16/09/2025 | — |
| 0742589000… | 1,000 | = | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 21/10/2019 | — |
| 0742637000… | 2,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 21/11/2017 | — |
| 0742718000… | 1,000 | = | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 10/05/2018 | — |
| 0742787000… | 1,000 | = | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 31/01/2022 | — |
| 0742860000… | 1,000 | = | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 13/07/2023 | — |
| 0742903000… | 1,000 | = | LMGPS LTD | 23/11/2023 | — |
| 0742946000… | 1,000 | = | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 16/04/2025 | — |
| 0770001000… | 1,000 | = | NETERA PTY LTD | 24/10/2025 | — |
| 0770059000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/08/2026 | — |
Numbering areas next to Atherton in the register
Immediately below and above Atherton's blocks in the 0742…, 0740… and 0770… prefixes sit Cairns, Aurukun, Babinda, Bloomfield, Chillagoe, Coen and Cooktown.
| Numbering area | First block | Blocks | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns | 0740000000… | 104 | 21 |
| Aurukun | 0740013000… | 29 | 18 |
| Babinda | 0740016000… | 31 | 19 |
| Bloomfield | 0740020000… | 28 | 18 |
| Chillagoe | 0740023000… | 28 | 18 |
| Coen | 0740026000… | 28 | 17 |
| Cooktown | 0740029000… | 32 | 18 |
Had a call from a Atherton number?
No clear pattern in reports on these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they're your bank, the ATO, Services Australia, a courier or your telco, hang up and ring the organisation on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- Report the call to Scamwatch
The National Anti-Scam Centre uses Scamwatch reports to warn others and to get scam numbers blocked. Note the number, the time and what the caller claimed to be. If anyone is in danger, call 000.
- Register on the Do Not Call Register
Registering landlines and mobiles is free and stops most telemarketing calls within 30 days. Charities, political parties, surveys and scammers aren't covered.
- If you lost money or shared details
Call your bank straight away on the number on your card and ask it to stop the payment. Then report it through ReportCyber, which passes cybercrime reports to the Queensland Police Service. If your identity documents or passwords were shared, IDCARE's free support service can help you lock things down.
Nationally, Scamwatch recorded $72.5 million lost to scams that started with a phone call in 2025 (down from $107.2 million), with a median loss of $3,800 per report that lost money, and phone-call scam reports are 73.7% below their 2021 level. Telcos blocked 109.3 million scam calls and 45.2 million scam texts in January to March 2026. Sources: Targeting scams 2025 (National Anti-Scam Centre); ACMA quarterly report, Jan–Mar 2026.
Atherton numbers: questions and answers
Where is the Atherton numbering area?
Atherton is in Queensland, in the Tablelands council area. The nearest other numbering areas are Malanda (16 km), Herberton (17 km) and Mutchilba (24 km).
What area code does Atherton use?
Atherton numbers use area code 07. Its register blocks start with 07 42, 07 40 and 07 70. From overseas, drop the 0 and dial +61 7 followed by the eight-digit local number.
What time zone is Atherton in?
Atherton is on Australian Eastern Time (AEST, UTC+10), with no daylight saving.
Which carriers hold Atherton phone numbers?
The ACMA register lists 19 carriers with allocated blocks in Atherton. By allocated numbers the largest are Telstra (45.9%), Symbio Networks (9.8%) and Optus Networks (6.6%). A number can since have been ported to another provider.
When were Atherton numbers first allocated?
The oldest block on record for Atherton was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held by Telstra; the newest on 19 August 2026, to Symbio Networks.
How do I report a scam call from a Atherton number?
Report it to Scamwatch. If you lost money, call your bank first, then report it through ReportCyber, which passes it to the Queensland Police Service. Unwanted sales calls go to the Do Not Call Register's complaint form (1300 792 958).
Check a number from Atherton
Scammers spoof local landline numbers to look nearby. Guides: Australian area codes, how caller ID spoofing works.