Bowen: landline numbers and carriers
Bowen is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 07 (QLD). The register lists 45 number blocks for it with about 55,000 allocated numbers, held by 19 carriers and spread over the 0744… and 0747… dialling prefixes. That makes Bowen the 29th largest of 409 numbering areas under 07 by block count, with 0.24% of the area code's allocated numbers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Bowen area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 15/10/2026
Where Bowen is
- State or territory
- Queensland
- Council area
- Whitsunday
- Local time
- — AEST, UTC+10, no daylight saving
- Number format
- 07 44xx xxxx; from overseas +61 7 44xx xxxx
- Nearest numbering areas
- Dingo Beach (35 km), Proserpine (53 km), Cannon Valley (56 km), Collinsville (61 km), Gumlu (65 km)
Locality, council and state: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (CC BY 4.0). Distances are straight-line between localities.
How Bowen was numbered
The oldest block in Bowen 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 — 10 of 45 — date from 2015–2019, but allocations here span 35 years. 14 of the blocks are the standard 1,000-number size, 20 are 100-number blocks of the kind the ACMA has issued to VoIP and wholesale carriers since the mid-2000s. 9 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 | 4 |
| 2000–2004 | 5 |
| 2005–2009 | 5 |
| 2010–2014 | 8 |
| 2015–2019 | 10 |
| 2020–2024 | 9 |
| 2025–2029 | 4 |
The carriers in Bowen
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 43.6% of allocated numbers across 8 blocks; SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD is second with 20.7%, 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 | 8 | 24,000 | 43.6% | 30/06/1991 | 15/07/2016 |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 8 | 11,400 | 20.7% | 12/11/2004 | 19/08/2026 |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 4 | 6,000 | 10.9% | 17/01/2006 | 12/04/2017 |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 3,100 | 5.6% | 30/03/2000 | 14/07/2016 |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 4 | 2,200 | 4% | 14/02/2018 | 02/06/2022 |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 4 | 2,200 | 4% | 24/12/2004 | 15/03/2017 |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 2,100 | 3.8% | 31/08/2012 | 27/09/2024 |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 3.6% | 09/10/2007 | 09/10/2007 |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.8% | 14/07/2004 | 14/07/2004 |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.2% | 16/09/2025 | 16/09/2025 |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.2% | 03/04/2007 | 03/04/2007 |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 100 | 0.2% | 13/07/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.2% | 31/01/2022 | 31/01/2022 |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.2% | 23/11/2023 | 23/11/2023 |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.2% | 24/10/2025 | 24/10/2025 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 100 | 0.2% | 16/04/2025 | 16/04/2025 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 1 | 100 | 0.2% | 21/10/2019 | 21/10/2019 |
| VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.2% | 20/12/2015 | 20/12/2015 |
| WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.2% | 10/05/2018 | 10/05/2018 |
Number blocks registered for Bowen
Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier. All 45 blocks, ascending:
| Block start | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0744021000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 27/04/2007 | — |
| 0744095000… | 1,000 | VOCUS PTY LTD | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 12/08/2010 | 21/11/2010 |
| 0744105000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 01/07/2014 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0744138400… | 100 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 20/12/2015 | — |
| 0744143700… | 100 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/2016 | — |
| 0744170000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 24/09/2013 | — |
| 0744193000… | 100 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 14/02/2018 | — |
| 0744199000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 15/03/2017 | — |
| 0744229000… | 2,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 09/10/2007 | — |
| 0744251300… | 100 | = | ADARGA PTY LTD | 16/09/2025 | — |
| 0744253600… | 100 | = | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 21/10/2019 | — |
| 0744277000… | 3,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 12/04/2017 | — |
| 0744282900… | 100 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/09/2020 | 24/02/2021 |
| 0744288200… | 100 | = | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 10/05/2018 | — |
| 0744296400… | 100 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 26/10/2021 | — |
| 0744350000… | 3,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 05/10/2018 | — |
| 0744406100… | 100 | = | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 31/01/2022 | — |
| 0744510000… | 5,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 14/11/2019 | — |
| 0744526400… | 100 | = | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 13/07/2023 | — |
| 0744528000… | 2,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/06/2020 | — |
| 0744540000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 02/06/2022 | — |
| 0744543700… | 100 | = | LMGPS LTD | 23/11/2023 | — |
| 0744550000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 02/06/2022 | — |
| 0744562000… | 100 | = | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 16/04/2025 | — |
| 0744576300… | 100 | = | NETERA PTY LTD | 24/10/2025 | — |
| 0744580000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 27/09/2024 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0744588600… | 100 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/08/2026 | — |
| 0747023000… | 3,000 | IPTEL PTY LIMITED | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 30/03/2000 | 01/12/2004 |
| 0747204000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0747329000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 14/07/2004 | — |
| 0747375000… | 1,000 | ENGIN PTY LIMITED | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2004 | 11/08/2015 |
| 0747613000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 20/04/1994 | — |
| 0747634000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 12/11/2004 | 19/08/2013 |
| 0747639100… | 100 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 23/05/2005 | — |
| 0747639200… | 100 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 03/04/2007 | 21/11/2011 |
| 0747639400… | 100 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 03/02/2012 | — |
| 0747639500… | 100 | IVOX PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 18/06/2012 | 12/06/2014 |
| 0747639600… | 100 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/04/2014 | — |
| 0747639700… | 100 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 31/08/2012 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0747850000… | 3,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0747860000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0747910000… | 4,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 12/05/2000 | — |
| 0747933000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 01/12/2011 | — |
| 0747935000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 15/07/2016 | — |
| 0747979000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 17/01/2006 | — |
Numbering areas next to Bowen in the register
Immediately below and above Bowen's blocks in the 0744… and 0747… prefixes sit Rollingstone, Woodstock (QLD), Yabulu, Townsville, Briaba, Mount Isa, Bambaroo, Ayr, Kalkadoon (Ext), Hughenden, Burdekin (Ext) and Cape River (Ext).
| Numbering area | First block | Blocks | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingstone | 0744012000… | 33 | 20 |
| Woodstock (QLD) | 0744013000… | 33 | 20 |
| Yabulu | 0744014000… | 42 | 20 |
| Townsville | 0744015000… | 108 | 20 |
| Briaba | 0744019000… | 31 | 19 |
| Mount Isa | 0744020000… | 47 | 19 |
| Bambaroo | 0744022000… | 29 | 19 |
| Ayr | 0744029000… | 43 | 19 |
| Kalkadoon (Ext) | 0744035000… | 32 | 18 |
| Hughenden | 0744037000… | 33 | 19 |
| Burdekin (Ext) | 0744050000… | 31 | 19 |
| Cape River (Ext) | 0744052000… | 33 | 19 |
Had a call from a Bowen 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.
Bowen numbers: questions and answers
Where is the Bowen numbering area?
Bowen is in Queensland, in the Whitsunday council area. The nearest other numbering areas are Dingo Beach (35 km), Proserpine (53 km) and Cannon Valley (56 km).
What area code does Bowen use?
Bowen numbers use area code 07. Its register blocks start with 07 44 and 07 47. From overseas, drop the 0 and dial +61 7 followed by the eight-digit local number.
What time zone is Bowen in?
Bowen is on Australian Eastern Time (AEST, UTC+10), with no daylight saving.
Which carriers hold Bowen phone numbers?
The ACMA register lists 19 carriers with allocated blocks in Bowen. By allocated numbers the largest are Telstra (43.6%), Symbio Networks (20.7%) and Optus Networks (10.9%). A number can since have been ported to another provider.
When were Bowen numbers first allocated?
The oldest block on record for Bowen 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 Bowen 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 Bowen
Scammers spoof local landline numbers to look nearby. Guides: Australian area codes, how caller ID spoofing works.