Balla: landline numbers and carriers
Balla is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 08 (SA, WA & NT). The register lists 26 number blocks for it with about 11,900 allocated numbers, held by 16 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Balla 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 Balla
Balla is spread across carriers: SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED leads with 26.1% of allocated numbers, and 16 carriers hold blocks in total. The register names the range holder; individual numbers may operate on another network after porting.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 3,100 | 26.1% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 7 | 2,500 | 21% |
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 16.8% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 1,200 | 10.1% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 8.4% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 8.4% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 200 | 1.7% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.8% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 100 | 0.8% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.8% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.8% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.8% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 100 | 0.8% |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 100 | 0.8% |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 1 | 100 | 0.8% |
Number blocks registered for Balla
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0899003000… | 3,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0899178000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0899227000… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0899227900… | 100 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0899324100… | 100 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0899324200… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0899324400… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0899324500… | 100 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0899324600… | 100 | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0899324700… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0899330000… | 2,000 | TELSTRA LIMITED |
| 0899392300… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0899393800… | 100 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0899468000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0899474000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0899671200… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0899676400… | 100 | ADARGA PTY LTD |
| 0899685500… | 100 | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 26 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Balla
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.