Forster: landline numbers and carriers
Forster is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 02 (NSW & ACT). The register lists 47 number blocks for it with about 81,000 allocated numbers, held by 20 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Forster 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 Forster
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 40.7% of allocated numbers — with 19 other carriers alongside. The register names the range holder; individual numbers may operate on another network after porting.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 9 | 33,000 | 40.7% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 9 | 14,000 | 17.3% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 6 | 7,000 | 8.6% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 4 | 5,000 | 6.2% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 4.9% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 2.5% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 2.5% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 2,000 | 2.5% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.2% |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.2% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 1.2% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.2% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.2% |
| GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.2% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.2% |
Number blocks registered for Forster
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0235012000… | 1,000 | NETERA PTY LTD |
| 0235056000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0255025000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0255026000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0255062000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0255077000… | 1,000 | AGILE PTY LTD |
| 0255099000… | 2,000 | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED |
| 0255135000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0255139000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0255142000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0255147000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0255202000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0255210000… | 1,000 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0255285000… | 1,000 | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0255360000… | 1,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0255404000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0255436000… | 2,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0255466000… | 1,000 | LMGPS LTD |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 47 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Forster
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.