Paynes Find (Ext): landline numbers and carriers
Paynes Find (Ext) is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 08 (SA, WA & NT). The register lists 28 number blocks for it with about 13,100 allocated numbers, held by 18 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Paynes Find (Ext) 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 Paynes Find (Ext)
Paynes Find (Ext) is spread across carriers: SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD leads with 26.7% of allocated numbers, and 18 carriers hold blocks in total. The register names the range holder; individual numbers may operate on another network after porting.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 6 | 3,500 | 26.7% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 3,100 | 23.7% |
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 2 | 2,000 | 15.3% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 1,200 | 9.2% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 7.6% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 7.6% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 200 | 1.5% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.8% |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.8% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 100 | 0.8% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.8% |
| GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.8% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.8% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.8% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 100 | 0.8% |
Number blocks registered for Paynes Find (Ext)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0866011800… | 100 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0866071400… | 100 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0866152000… | 3,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0866161100… | 100 | GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD |
| 0866175800… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0866189400… | 100 | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD |
| 0866223500… | 100 | LMGPS LTD |
| 0866251600… | 100 | NETERA PTY LTD |
| 0866295100… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0896304000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0896609000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0896624000… | 1,000 | TELSTRA LIMITED |
| 0896895000… | 1,000 | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD |
| 0899116000… | 3,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0899444100… | 100 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0899444200… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0899444400… | 100 | AGILE PTY LTD |
| 0899444500… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 28 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Paynes Find (Ext)
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.