Esperance: landline numbers and carriers
Esperance is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 08 (SA, WA & NT). The register lists 38 number blocks for it with about 41,000 allocated numbers, held by 18 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Esperance 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 Esperance
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 58.5% 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 | 6 | 24,000 | 58.5% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 8 | 3,500 | 8.5% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 3,100 | 7.6% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 3,000 | 7.3% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 4.9% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 3 | 1,200 | 2.9% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 1,200 | 2.9% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 1,100 | 2.7% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.4% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.2% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 100 | 0.2% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.2% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.2% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.2% |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 100 | 0.2% |
Number blocks registered for Esperance
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0860016000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0860020900… | 100 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0860021000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0860028000… | 1,000 | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0860073000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0860075100… | 100 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0860081300… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0860088500… | 100 | ADARGA PTY LTD |
| 0860094700… | 100 | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST |
| 0860107100… | 100 | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD |
| 0860172100… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0860176900… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0860192100… | 100 | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD |
| 0860204000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0860209000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0860214000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0860220300… | 100 | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. |
| 0860232500… | 100 | LMGPS LTD |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 38 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Esperance
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.