Bibby Springs: landline numbers and carriers
Bibby Springs is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 08 (SA, WA & NT). The register lists 33 number blocks for it with about 18,100 allocated numbers, held by 19 carriers and spread over the 0866… and 0896… dialling prefixes. That makes Bibby Springs the 80th largest of 640 numbering areas under 08 by block count, with 0.06% of the area code's allocated numbers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Bibby Springs area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 16/10/2026
How Bibby Springs was numbered
The oldest block in Bibby Springs 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 33 — date from 2015–2019, but allocations here span 35 years. 9 of the blocks are the standard 1,000-number size, 21 are 100-number blocks of the kind the ACMA has issued to VoIP and wholesale carriers since the mid-2000s. 8 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, RSL COM AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED and TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD as original allocatees of blocks now held by other carriers.
| Period | Blocks allocated |
|---|---|
| 1990–1994 | 3 |
| 2000–2004 | 3 |
| 2005–2009 | 6 |
| 2010–2014 | 4 |
| 2015–2019 | 7 |
| 2020–2024 | 6 |
| 2025–2029 | 4 |
The carriers in Bibby Springs
Bibby Springs is spread across carriers: TELSTRA LIMITED leads with 27.6% of allocated numbers ahead of SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED on 17.1%, and 19 carriers hold blocks in total. TELSTRA LIMITED has the longest tenure, with a block dated 30/06/1991; SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD received the newest, on 19/08/2026. SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED (1), SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD (4) and PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED (1) hold blocks originally allocated to another carrier.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 4 | 5,000 | 27.6% | 30/06/1991 | 10/07/2013 |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 3,100 | 17.1% | 30/03/2000 | 14/07/2016 |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 7 | 2,500 | 13.8% | 29/06/2005 | 19/08/2026 |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 11% | 25/09/2008 | 25/09/2008 |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 1,200 | 6.6% | 24/12/2004 | 03/02/2012 |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 1,100 | 6.1% | 24/09/2012 | 05/07/2018 |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 5.5% | 14/07/2004 | 14/07/2004 |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 5.5% | 16/06/2005 | 16/06/2005 |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 200 | 1.1% | 14/02/2018 | 26/10/2021 |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.6% | 16/09/2025 | 16/09/2025 |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.6% | 30/03/2007 | 30/03/2007 |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 100 | 0.6% | 13/07/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.6% | 31/01/2022 | 31/01/2022 |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.6% | 23/11/2023 | 23/11/2023 |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.6% | 24/10/2025 | 24/10/2025 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 100 | 0.6% | 16/04/2025 | 16/04/2025 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 1 | 100 | 0.6% | 21/10/2019 | 21/10/2019 |
| VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.6% | 20/12/2015 | 20/12/2015 |
| WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.6% | 10/05/2018 | 10/05/2018 |
Number blocks registered for Bibby Springs
Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier. All 33 blocks, ascending:
| Block start | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0866008000… | 100 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 20/12/2015 | — |
| 0866020000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 30/05/2016 | — |
| 0866067600… | 100 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/2016 | — |
| 0866074200… | 100 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 14/02/2018 | — |
| 0866083700… | 100 | = | ADARGA PTY LTD | 16/09/2025 | — |
| 0866088300… | 100 | = | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 21/10/2019 | — |
| 0866101700… | 100 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/09/2020 | 09/03/2021 |
| 0866103200… | 100 | = | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 10/05/2018 | — |
| 0866118000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 05/07/2018 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0866167000… | 100 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 26/10/2021 | — |
| 0866181600… | 100 | = | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 31/01/2022 | — |
| 0866182000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/06/2020 | — |
| 0866203200… | 100 | = | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 13/07/2023 | — |
| 0866215700… | 100 | = | LMGPS LTD | 23/11/2023 | — |
| 0866231300… | 100 | = | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 16/04/2025 | — |
| 0866243800… | 100 | = | NETERA PTY LTD | 24/10/2025 | — |
| 0866259400… | 100 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/08/2026 | — |
| 0896019000… | 1,000 | ENGIN PTY LIMITED | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2004 | 11/08/2015 |
| 0896033000… | 3,000 | IPTEL PTY LIMITED | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 30/03/2000 | 01/12/2004 |
| 0896345000… | 2,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 25/09/2008 | — |
| 0896442100… | 100 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 26/05/2005 | — |
| 0896442200… | 100 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 29/06/2005 | 27/08/2013 |
| 0896442400… | 100 | RSL COM AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 16/01/2007 | 13/10/2009 |
| 0896442500… | 100 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 30/03/2007 | 22/11/2011 |
| 0896442600… | 100 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 03/02/2012 | — |
| 0896442700… | 100 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 24/09/2012 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0896442800… | 100 | IVOX PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 18/06/2012 | 16/06/2014 |
| 0896524000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0896527000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0896538000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0896573000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 16/06/2005 | — |
| 0896885000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 10/07/2013 | — |
| 0896941000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 14/07/2004 | — |
Numbering areas next to Bibby Springs in the register
Immediately below and above Bibby Springs's blocks in the 0866… and 0896… prefixes sit Ballidu, Beacon, Beacon North, Bencubbin, Beverley, Beverley West, Bidaminna, Bolgart, Brookton, Burakin, Cadoux and Calingiri.
| Numbering area | First block | Blocks | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballidu | 0866007400… | 30 | 19 |
| Beacon | 0866007500… | 29 | 18 |
| Beacon North | 0866007600… | 28 | 18 |
| Bencubbin | 0866007700… | 31 | 19 |
| Beverley | 0866007800… | 30 | 19 |
| Beverley West | 0866007900… | 32 | 19 |
| Bidaminna | 0866008100… | 29 | 19 |
| Bolgart | 0866008200… | 30 | 19 |
| Brookton | 0866008300… | 32 | 19 |
| Burakin | 0866008400… | 28 | 18 |
| Cadoux | 0866008500… | 30 | 20 |
| Calingiri | 0866008600… | 29 | 19 |
Had a call from a Bibby Springs 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 your state or territory police. 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.
Bibby Springs numbers: questions and answers
What area code does Bibby Springs use?
Bibby Springs numbers use area code 08. Its register blocks start with 08 66 and 08 96. From overseas, drop the 0 and dial +61 8 followed by the eight-digit local number.
Which carriers hold Bibby Springs phone numbers?
The ACMA register lists 19 carriers with allocated blocks in Bibby Springs. By allocated numbers the largest are Telstra (27.6%), Soul Pattinson Telecommunications (17.1%) and Symbio Networks (13.8%). A number can since have been ported to another provider.
When were Bibby Springs numbers first allocated?
The oldest block on record for Bibby Springs 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 Bibby Springs number?
Report it to Scamwatch. If you lost money, call your bank first, then report it through ReportCyber, which passes it to your state or territory police. Unwanted sales calls go to the Do Not Call Register's complaint form (1300 792 958).
Check a number from Bibby Springs
Scammers spoof local landline numbers to look nearby. Guides: Australian area codes, how caller ID spoofing works.