Broke: landline numbers and carriers
Broke is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 02 (NSW & ACT). The register lists 31 number blocks for it with about 37,000 allocated numbers, held by 19 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Broke 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 Broke
Broke is spread across carriers: TELSTRA LIMITED leads with 18.9% of allocated numbers, and 19 carriers hold blocks in total. The register names the range holder; individual numbers may operate on another network after porting.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 4 | 7,000 | 18.9% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 6 | 6,000 | 16.2% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 10.8% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 3,000 | 8.1% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 5.4% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 5.4% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
Number blocks registered for Broke
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0235002000… | 1,000 | NETERA PTY LTD |
| 0235046000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0255005000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0255006000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0255067000… | 1,000 | AGILE PTY LTD |
| 0255137000… | 2,000 | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED |
| 0255160000… | 1,000 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0255174000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0255227000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0255327000… | 1,000 | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0255350000… | 1,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0255394000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0255447000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0255456000… | 1,000 | LMGPS LTD |
| 0255482000… | 1,000 | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST |
| 0255527000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0255665000… | 1,000 | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD |
| 0255746000… | 1,000 | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 31 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Broke
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.