Lismore (NSW): landline numbers and carriers
Lismore (NSW) is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 02 (NSW & ACT). The register lists 54 number blocks for it with about 161,000 allocated numbers, held by 19 carriers and spread over the 0256… and 0266… dialling prefixes. That makes Lismore (NSW) the 28th largest of 576 numbering areas under 02 by block count, with 0.38% of the area code's allocated numbers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Lismore (NSW) 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 Lismore (NSW) is
- State or territory
- New South Wales
- Council area
- Lismore
- ABS locality
- Lismore (NSW)
- Local time
- — AEST, UTC+10; AEDT, UTC+11 in summer
- Number format
- 02 56xx xxxx; from overseas +61 2 56xx xxxx
Locality, council and state: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (CC BY 4.0). Distances are straight-line between localities.
How Lismore (NSW) was numbered
The oldest block in Lismore (NSW) was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held today by TELSTRA LIMITED; the newest on 21 September 2026 to SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD. Most of the area's blocks — 11 of 54 — date from 2005–2009, but allocations here span 35 years. 40 of the blocks are the standard 1,000-number size, and 2 are 10,000 numbers or larger. 10 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 | 6 |
| 1995–1999 | 2 |
| 2000–2004 | 6 |
| 2005–2009 | 11 |
| 2010–2014 | 9 |
| 2015–2019 | 8 |
| 2020–2024 | 7 |
| 2025–2029 | 5 |
The carriers in Lismore (NSW)
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 58.4% of allocated numbers across 7 blocks; OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED is second with 9.3%, 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 21/09/2026. OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED (1), SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD (5) and PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED (2) hold blocks originally allocated to another carrier.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 7 | 94,000 | 58.4% | 30/06/1991 | 12/03/1997 |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 10 | 15,000 | 9.3% | 26/10/2004 | 20/09/2019 |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 11 | 12,000 | 7.5% | 12/11/2004 | 21/09/2026 |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 11,000 | 6.8% | 14/07/1999 | 30/11/2000 |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 6 | 7,000 | 4.3% | 24/12/2004 | 15/03/2017 |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 5,000 | 3.1% | 30/03/2000 | 14/07/2016 |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 2.5% | 08/10/2007 | 19/09/2008 |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 1.2% | 14/02/2018 | 26/10/2021 |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.6% | 16/09/2025 | 16/09/2025 |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.6% | 03/04/2007 | 03/04/2007 |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 0.6% | 13/07/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.6% | 31/01/2022 | 31/01/2022 |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.6% | 14/07/2004 | 14/07/2004 |
| GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.6% | 03/10/2019 | 03/10/2019 |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.6% | 23/11/2023 | 23/11/2023 |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.6% | 24/10/2025 | 24/10/2025 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 0.6% | 16/04/2025 | 16/04/2025 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 1 | 1,000 | 0.6% | 21/10/2019 | 21/10/2019 |
| VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.6% | 20/12/2015 | 20/12/2015 |
What people check and report about Lismore (NSW) numbers
From searches typed into this site's lookup form since 3 September 2026, and the verdicts and moderated reports visitors left. A check usually follows a missed call.
Verdicts and reports on Lismore (NSW) numbers: 1 verdict, 1 report
1 nuisance. Too few to show shares yet.
Most-reported and most-checked Lismore (NSW) numbers
| Number | Verdicts | Reports | People checking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 6621 9281 | 1 nuisance | 1 | 1 |
Number blocks registered for Lismore (NSW)
Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier. All 54 blocks, ascending:
| Block start | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0256051000… | 1,000 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/09/2020 | 15/10/2020 |
| 0256058000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 11/12/2006 | 12/07/2013 |
| 0256097000… | 1,000 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 03/04/2007 | 03/09/2012 |
| 0256106000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 26/11/2007 | — |
| 0256109000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/10/2007 | 12/07/2013 |
| 0256116000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 26/04/2007 | — |
| 0256131000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 02/09/2008 | — |
| 0256150000… | 2,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 08/10/2007 | — |
| 0256164000… | 2,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 19/09/2008 | — |
| 0256205000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 04/06/2010 | — |
| 0256221000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 01/02/2010 | — |
| 0256247000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 03/02/2012 | — |
| 0256291000… | 1,000 | IVOX PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 18/06/2012 | 23/06/2014 |
| 0256321000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/11/2012 | — |
| 0256325000… | 1,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 20/11/2012 | — |
| 0256330000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/04/2014 | — |
| 0256364000… | 1,000 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 20/12/2015 | — |
| 0256398000… | 1,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/2016 | — |
| 0256436000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 14/02/2018 | — |
| 0256457000… | 2,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 15/03/2017 | — |
| 0256501000… | 1,000 | = | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 21/10/2019 | — |
| 0256528000… | 1,000 | = | LMGPS LTD | 23/11/2023 | — |
| 0256579000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/06/2020 | — |
| 0256585000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 26/10/2021 | — |
| 0256632000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 22/11/2021 | — |
| 0256650000… | 3,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 20/09/2019 | — |
| 0256668000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 07/11/2016 | — |
| 0256681000… | 1,000 | = | GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 03/10/2019 | — |
| 0256683000… | 1,000 | = | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 31/01/2022 | — |
| 0256729000… | 1,000 | = | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 13/07/2023 | — |
| 0256771000… | 1,000 | = | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 16/04/2025 | — |
| 0256805000… | 1,000 | = | ADARGA PTY LTD | 16/09/2025 | — |
| 0256839000… | 1,000 | = | NETERA PTY LTD | 24/10/2025 | — |
| 0256873000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/08/2026 | — |
| 0256981000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 10/06/2011 | — |
| 0256982000… | 3,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 29/07/2014 | — |
| 0256999000… | 1,000 | VOCUS PTY LTD | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 28/04/2008 | — |
| 0266070000… | 3,000 | IPTEL PTY LIMITED | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 30/03/2000 | 01/12/2004 |
| 0266160000… | 10,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/1999 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0266170000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 30/11/2000 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0266174000… | 1,000 | ENGIN PTY LIMITED | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2004 | 11/08/2015 |
| 0266190000… | 2,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 26/10/2004 | — |
| 0266192000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 12/11/2004 | 17/07/2013 |
| 0266193000… | 2,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 21/09/2026 | — |
| 0266200000… | 5,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0266207000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0266210000… | 50,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0266260000… | 7,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 12/05/1994 | — |
| 0266269000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 12/05/1994 | — |
| 0266270000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 12/03/1997 | — |
| 0266280000… | 20,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0266780000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 25/05/2005 | — |
| 0266942000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 14/07/2004 | — |
| 0266985000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 14/06/2005 | — |
Numbering areas next to Lismore (NSW) in the register
Immediately below and above Lismore (NSW)'s blocks in the 0256… and 0266… prefixes sit Bonalbo, Casino, Coffs Harbour, Dyraaba, Grafton, Leeville, Mallanganee, Mullumbimby and Rappville.
| Numbering area | First block | Blocks | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonalbo | 0256028000… | 27 | 17 |
| Casino | 0256030000… | 36 | 18 |
| Coffs Harbour | 0256032000… | 66 | 19 |
| Dyraaba | 0256040000… | 27 | 17 |
| Grafton | 0256046000… | 46 | 19 |
| Leeville | 0256050000… | 27 | 17 |
| Mallanganee | 0256053000… | 28 | 18 |
| Mullumbimby | 0256054000… | 37 | 19 |
| Rappville | 0256057000… | 29 | 19 |
Had a call from a Lismore (NSW) number?
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- 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 NSW Police Force. 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.
Lismore (NSW) numbers: questions and answers
Where is the Lismore (NSW) numbering area?
Lismore (NSW) is in New South Wales, in the Lismore council area. The nearest other numbering areas are Nimbin (25 km), Casino (26 km) and Ballina (27 km).
What area code does Lismore (NSW) use?
Lismore (NSW) numbers use area code 02. Its register blocks start with 02 56 and 02 66. From overseas, drop the 0 and dial +61 2 followed by the eight-digit local number.
What time zone is Lismore (NSW) in?
Lismore (NSW) is on Australian Eastern Time (AEST, UTC+10), with daylight saving (AEDT, UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
Which carriers hold Lismore (NSW) phone numbers?
The ACMA register lists 19 carriers with allocated blocks in Lismore (NSW). By allocated numbers the largest are Telstra (58.4%), Optus Networks (9.3%) and Symbio Networks (7.5%). A number can since have been ported to another provider.
When were Lismore (NSW) numbers first allocated?
The oldest block on record for Lismore (NSW) was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held by Telstra; the newest on 21 September 2026, to Symbio Networks.
Are calls from Lismore (NSW) numbers scams?
Visitors have left 1 verdict on Lismore (NSW) numbers (0 scam, 1 nuisance, 0 safe) and 1 moderated report. That describes the numbers people looked up, not every Lismore (NSW) number: most belong to ordinary households and businesses, and scammers can fake a local number.
How do I report a scam call from a Lismore (NSW) number?
Report it to Scamwatch. If you lost money, call your bank first, then report it through ReportCyber, which passes it to the NSW Police Force. Unwanted sales calls go to the Do Not Call Register's complaint form (1300 792 958).
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