Emerald (VIC): landline numbers and carriers
Emerald (VIC) is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 03 (VIC & TAS). The register lists 37 number blocks for it with about 113,000 allocated numbers, held by 18 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Emerald (VIC) 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 Emerald (VIC)
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 68.1% of allocated numbers — with 17 other carriers alongside. The register names the range holder; individual numbers may operate on another network after porting.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 8 | 77,000 | 68.1% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 7 | 7,000 | 6.2% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 5,000 | 4.4% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 4,000 | 3.5% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 3.5% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 3,000 | 2.7% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 1.8% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.9% |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.9% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 0.9% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.9% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.9% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.9% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.9% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 0.9% |
Number blocks registered for Emerald (VIC)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0349002000… | 1,000 | LMGPS LTD |
| 0349014000… | 1,000 | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED |
| 0349015000… | 3,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0349029000… | 1,000 | ADARGA PTY LTD |
| 0349041000… | 1,000 | NETERA PTY LTD |
| 0349053000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0359006000… | 3,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0359052000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0359060000… | 1,000 | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD |
| 0359067000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0359070000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0359078000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0359092000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0359133000… | 4,000 | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED |
| 0359145000… | 1,000 | AGILE PTY LTD |
| 0359192000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0359195000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0359237000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 37 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Emerald (VIC)
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.