Blacktown: landline numbers and carriers
Blacktown is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 02 (NSW & ACT). The register lists 117 number blocks for it with about 1m allocated numbers, held by 22 carriers and spread over the 0286…, 0288…, 0298…, 0296…, 0299…, 0292… and 0294… dialling prefixes. That makes Blacktown the 5th largest of 576 numbering areas under 02 by block count, with 2.47% of the area code's allocated numbers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Blacktown area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 14/10/2026
Where Blacktown is
- State or territory
- New South Wales
- Council area
- Blacktown
- Local time
- — AEST, UTC+10; AEDT, UTC+11 in summer
- Number format
- 02 86xx xxxx; from overseas +61 2 86xx xxxx
- Nearest numbering areas
- Parramatta (11 km), Liverpool (16 km), Dural (17 km), Penrith (19 km), Windsor (NSW) (20 km)
Locality, council and state: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (CC BY 4.0). Distances are straight-line between localities.
How Blacktown was numbered
The oldest block in Blacktown was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held today by TELSTRA LIMITED; the newest on 1 October 2026 to TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD. Most of the area's blocks — 21 of 117 — date from 2005–2009, but allocations here span 35 years. 30 of the blocks are the standard 1,000-number size, and 58 are 10,000 numbers or larger. 26 allocated blocks have changed hands since they were first issued: the register still names AAPT LIMITED, ENGIN PTY LIMITED, GOTALK LIMITED, HUTCHISON TELECOMMUNICATIONS (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED, IPTEL PTY LIMITED, IVOX PTY LTD, POWERTEL LIMITED and RSL COM AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED as original allocatees of blocks now held by other carriers.
| Period | Blocks allocated |
|---|---|
| 1990–1994 | 13 |
| 1995–1999 | 18 |
| 2000–2004 | 13 |
| 2005–2009 | 21 |
| 2010–2014 | 12 |
| 2015–2019 | 18 |
| 2020–2024 | 13 |
| 2025–2029 | 9 |
The carriers in Blacktown
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 55% of allocated numbers across 39 blocks; OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED is second with 20.4%, and 20 other carriers hold the rest. TELSTRA LIMITED has the longest tenure, with a block dated 30/06/1991; TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD received the newest, on 01/10/2026. OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED (7), SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED (1) and SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD (6) hold blocks originally allocated to another carrier.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 39 | 576,000 | 55% | 30/06/1991 | 01/03/2017 |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 22 | 214,000 | 20.4% | 02/07/1992 | 21/04/2022 |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 7 | 59,000 | 5.6% | 30/03/2000 | 17/09/2019 |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 14 | 47,000 | 4.5% | 26/02/1999 | 19/08/2026 |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 30,000 | 2.9% | 14/07/1999 | 29/05/2023 |
| TPG TELECOM LIMITED | 3 | 30,000 | 2.9% | 24/08/1998 | 28/05/2001 |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 5 | 27,000 | 2.6% | 28/10/2002 | 15/03/2017 |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 4 | 22,000 | 2.1% | 30/05/2007 | 09/04/2008 |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 10,000 | 1% | 14/07/2004 | 14/07/2004 |
| PIPE INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 3 | 9,000 | 0.9% | 06/05/2004 | 28/04/2010 |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 4 | 7,000 | 0.7% | 14/02/2018 | 24/11/2025 |
| TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 1 | 6,000 | 0.6% | 01/10/2026 | 01/10/2026 |
| VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 0.2% | 18/03/2015 | 20/12/2015 |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.1% | 16/09/2025 | 16/09/2025 |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.1% | 31/05/2005 | 31/05/2005 |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 0.1% | 13/07/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.1% | 31/01/2022 | 31/01/2022 |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.1% | 23/11/2023 | 23/11/2023 |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.1% | 24/10/2025 | 24/10/2025 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 0.1% | 16/04/2025 | 16/04/2025 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 1 | 1,000 | 0.1% | 21/10/2019 | 21/10/2019 |
| WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.1% | 10/05/2018 | 10/05/2018 |
Number blocks registered for Blacktown
Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier. All 117 blocks, ascending:
| Block start | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0286000000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 11/01/2008 | — |
| 0286020000… | 20,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 08/02/2008 | — |
| 0286047000… | 3,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 18/12/2009 | — |
| 0286050000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 09/04/2008 | — |
| 0286070000… | 5,000 | POWERTEL LIMITED | PIPE INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 28/04/2010 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0286075000… | 1,000 | VOXBONE | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 09/09/2010 | 21/02/2011 |
| 0286079000… | 1,000 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 18/03/2015 | — |
| 0286080000… | 1,000 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 20/12/2015 | — |
| 0286082000… | 1,000 | IVOX PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 18/06/2012 | 16/06/2014 |
| 0286083000… | 5,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 20/11/2012 | — |
| 0286088000… | 1,000 | VOCUS PTY LTD | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 11/02/2014 | 08/07/2016 |
| 0286089000… | 1,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/2016 | — |
| 0286090000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 14/02/2018 | — |
| 0286091000… | 1,000 | = | LMGPS LTD | 23/11/2023 | — |
| 0286092000… | 1,000 | = | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 21/10/2019 | — |
| 0286093000… | 1,000 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/09/2020 | 15/10/2020 |
| 0286094000… | 1,000 | = | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 10/05/2018 | — |
| 0286095000… | 5,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 14/11/2019 | — |
| 0286100000… | 10,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 05/07/2018 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0286110000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 02/09/2019 | — |
| 0286120000… | 13,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 17/09/2019 | — |
| 0286133000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 26/10/2021 | — |
| 0286134000… | 1,000 | = | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 31/01/2022 | — |
| 0286135000… | 3,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 04/05/2023 | — |
| 0286138000… | 1,000 | = | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 13/07/2023 | — |
| 0286139000… | 1,000 | = | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 16/04/2025 | — |
| 0286140000… | 1,000 | = | ADARGA PTY LTD | 16/09/2025 | — |
| 0286141000… | 1,000 | = | NETERA PTY LTD | 24/10/2025 | — |
| 0286142000… | 2,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 24/11/2025 | — |
| 0286144000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/08/2026 | — |
| 0286148000… | 2,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/06/2020 | — |
| 0286150000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 14/08/2020 | — |
| 0286160000… | 10,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 29/05/2023 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0286170000… | 5,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 03/05/2024 | — |
| 0286175000… | 6,000 | = | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 01/10/2026 | — |
| 0286250000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 08/02/2011 | — |
| 0286290000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 11/08/2015 | — |
| 0286300000… | 10,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 15/03/2017 | — |
| 0286310000… | 20,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 03/08/2017 | — |
| 0286342000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 21/04/2022 | — |
| 0286343000… | 2,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 29/01/2026 | — |
| 0286450000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 29/07/2014 | — |
| 0286460000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 23/10/2015 | — |
| 0286470000… | 5,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 25/09/2023 | — |
| 0286520000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 03/02/2017 | — |
| 0286530000… | 10,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 14/02/2025 | — |
| 0286609000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 28/05/2007 | — |
| 0286620000… | 5,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 03/02/2012 | — |
| 0286630000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 26/08/2014 | — |
| 0286640000… | 7,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 25/02/2015 | — |
| 0286647000… | 3,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 24/12/2012 | — |
| 0286650000… | 2,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 21/05/2025 | — |
| 0286656000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 30/05/2007 | — |
| 0286657000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 06/09/2007 | — |
| 0286658000… | 2,000 | POWERTEL LIMITED | PIPE INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 09/02/2009 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0286700000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 11/12/2014 | — |
| 0286710000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 01/03/2017 | — |
| 0286721000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 12/10/2016 | — |
| 0286767000… | 1,000 | VOCUS PTY LTD | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 05/09/2008 | — |
| 0286780000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 24/08/2006 | — |
| 0286802000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 21/04/2022 | — |
| 0288010000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 04/05/1998 | — |
| 0288030000… | 10,000 | HUTCHISON TELECOMMUNICATIONS (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED | TPG TELECOM LIMITED | 24/08/1998 | 28/04/2017 |
| 0288040000… | 10,000 | SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LIMITED | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 22/01/1999 | 10/02/2003 |
| 0288050000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 17/10/1997 | — |
| 0288060000… | 10,000 | RSL COM AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 26/02/1999 | 08/10/2009 |
| 0288070000… | 10,000 | SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LIMITED | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 13/07/1999 | 10/02/2003 |
| 0288080000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 25/11/1997 | — |
| 0288090000… | 10,000 | IPTEL PTY LIMITED | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 30/03/2000 | 01/12/2004 |
| 0288110000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 04/05/1998 | — |
| 0288140000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 24/12/1998 | — |
| 0288160000… | 10,000 | HUTCHISON TELECOMMUNICATIONS (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED | TPG TELECOM LIMITED | 28/04/2000 | 28/04/2017 |
| 0288180000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 17/10/1997 | — |
| 0288220000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 17/10/1997 | — |
| 0288240000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 04/05/1998 | — |
| 0288250000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 17/10/1997 | — |
| 0288270000… | 10,000 | HUTCHISON TELECOMMUNICATIONS (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED | TPG TELECOM LIMITED | 28/05/2001 | 28/04/2017 |
| 0288340000… | 10,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 28/10/2002 | — |
| 0288400000… | 2,000 | POWERTEL LIMITED | PIPE INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 06/05/2004 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0288403000… | 1,000 | ENGIN PTY LIMITED | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2004 | 11/08/2015 |
| 0288405000… | 1,000 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 31/05/2005 | 08/02/2011 |
| 0288408000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 20/06/2005 | — |
| 0288470000… | 10,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 14/07/2004 | — |
| 0288561000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 22/06/2005 | 26/07/2013 |
| 0288565000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 26/10/2007 | 26/07/2013 |
| 0288566000… | 4,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 21/08/2013 | — |
| 0288570000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 12/08/2005 | — |
| 0288670000… | 6,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 28/08/2009 | — |
| 0288676000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 27/08/2009 | — |
| 0288678000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 20/08/2009 | — |
| 0288690000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 06/10/2009 | — |
| 0288810000… | 10,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/1999 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0288820000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 04/11/2002 | — |
| 0288830000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 05/12/2002 | — |
| 0288840000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 07/04/2003 | — |
| 0288850000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 09/07/2003 | — |
| 0288860000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 06/10/2003 | — |
| 0288870000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 21/07/2004 | — |
| 0288880000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 22/07/2005 | — |
| 0288890000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 20/06/2008 | — |
| 0292080000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0294210000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 25/07/1997 | — |
| 0296200000… | 100,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0296700000… | 70,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0296770000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 22/12/1995 | — |
| 0296780000… | 20,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0298300000… | 100,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0298510000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0298520000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 07/09/1994 | — |
| 0298530000… | 20,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0298620000… | 30,000 | SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LIMITED | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 22/05/1995 | 10/02/2003 |
| 0298810000… | 10,000 | SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LIMITED | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 02/07/1992 | 10/02/2003 |
| 0298850000… | 10,000 | SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LIMITED | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 02/07/1992 | 10/02/2003 |
| 0299125000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0299127000… | 3,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0299200000… | 10,000 | SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LIMITED | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 22/05/1995 | 10/02/2003 |
| 0299336000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
Numbering areas next to Blacktown in the register
Immediately above Blacktown's blocks in the 0286…, 0288…, 0298…, 0296…, 0299…, 0292… and 0294… prefixes sit Parramatta, Sydney, Liverpool, Bankstown, Sutherland and Terrey Hills.
| Numbering area | First block | Blocks | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta | 0286010000… | 97 | 12 |
| Sydney | 0286076000… | 155 | 7 |
| Liverpool | 0292030000… | 10 | 1 |
| Bankstown | 0292050000… | 8 | 1 |
| Sutherland | 0294080000… | 5 | 1 |
| Terrey Hills | 0294410000… | 26 | 4 |
Had a call from a Blacktown 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 NSW Police Force. 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.
Blacktown numbers: questions and answers
Where is the Blacktown numbering area?
Blacktown is in New South Wales, in the Blacktown council area. The nearest other numbering areas are Parramatta (11 km), Liverpool (16 km) and Dural (17 km).
What area code does Blacktown use?
Blacktown numbers use area code 02. Its register blocks start with 02 86, 02 88, 02 98, 02 96, 02 99, 02 92 and 02 94. From overseas, drop the 0 and dial +61 2 followed by the eight-digit local number.
What time zone is Blacktown in?
Blacktown is on Australian Eastern Time (AEST, UTC+10), with daylight saving (AEDT, UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
Which carriers hold Blacktown phone numbers?
The ACMA register lists 22 carriers with allocated blocks in Blacktown. By allocated numbers the largest are Telstra (55%), Optus Networks (20.4%) and Soul Pattinson Telecommunications (5.6%). A number can since have been ported to another provider.
When were Blacktown numbers first allocated?
The oldest block on record for Blacktown was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held by Telstra; the newest on 1 October 2026, to Twilio Australia.
How do I report a scam call from a Blacktown number?
Report it to Scamwatch. If you lost money, call your bank first, then report it through ReportCyber, which passes it to the NSW Police Force. Unwanted sales calls go to the Do Not Call Register's complaint form (1300 792 958).
Check a number from Blacktown
Scammers spoof local landline numbers to look nearby. Guides: Australian area codes, how caller ID spoofing works.