Boscabel: landline numbers and carriers
Boscabel is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 08 (SA, WA & NT). The register lists 29 number blocks for it with about 14,100 allocated numbers, held by 18 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Boscabel 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 Boscabel
Boscabel is spread across carriers: SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED leads with 22% of allocated numbers, and 18 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 | 22% |
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 2 | 3,000 | 21.3% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 7 | 2,500 | 17.7% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 14.2% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 7.1% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 7.1% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 300 | 2.1% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 200 | 1.4% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.7% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 100 | 0.7% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.7% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.7% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.7% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 100 | 0.7% |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 100 | 0.7% |
Number blocks registered for Boscabel
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0868005000… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0868011900… | 100 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0868041000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0868228000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0868303000… | 100 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0868313300… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0868324600… | 100 | ADARGA PTY LTD |
| 0868333900… | 100 | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST |
| 0868354000… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0868358500… | 100 | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD |
| 0868471000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0868476300… | 100 | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD |
| 0868504600… | 100 | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. |
| 0868526900… | 100 | LMGPS LTD |
| 0868550200… | 100 | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED |
| 0868574500… | 100 | NETERA PTY LTD |
| 0868596800… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0898033000… | 3,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 29 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Boscabel
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.