Nelson Bay: landline numbers and carriers
Nelson Bay is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 02 (NSW & ACT). The register lists 45 number blocks for it with about 106,000 allocated numbers, held by 20 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Nelson Bay 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 Nelson Bay
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 50.9% 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 | 8 | 54,000 | 50.9% |
| TPG TELECOM LIMITED | 1 | 10,000 | 9.4% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 6 | 8,900 | 8.4% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 7 | 6,100 | 5.8% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 5 | 6,000 | 5.7% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 5,000 | 4.7% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 1.9% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 1.9% |
| 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% |
Number blocks registered for Nelson Bay
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0240023000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0240065000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0240084000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0240103000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0240137000… | 1,000 | PIPE INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD |
| 0240189000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0240205000… | 2,000 | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED |
| 0240210000… | 1,000 | AGILE PTY LTD |
| 0240242000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0240332000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0240333000… | 1,000 | TELSTRA LIMITED |
| 0240350000… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0240350100… | 2,900 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0240393000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0240399000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0240404000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0240437000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0240460000… | 1,000 | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 45 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Nelson Bay
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.