Southern Cross: landline numbers and carriers
Southern Cross is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 08 (SA, WA & NT). The register lists 31 number blocks for it with about 18,100 allocated numbers, held by 19 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Southern Cross 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 Southern Cross
Southern Cross is spread across carriers: TELSTRA LIMITED leads with 27.6% of allocated numbers, and 19 carriers hold blocks in total. The register names the range holder; individual numbers may operate on another network after porting.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 2 | 5,000 | 27.6% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 3,100 | 17.1% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 7 | 2,500 | 13.8% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 11% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 1,200 | 6.6% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 1,100 | 6.1% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 5.5% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 5.5% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 200 | 1.1% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.6% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 100 | 0.6% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.6% |
| GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.6% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.6% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.6% |
Number blocks registered for Southern Cross
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0860026500… | 100 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0860067000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0860078700… | 100 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0860084900… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0860092100… | 100 | ADARGA PTY LTD |
| 0860098300… | 100 | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST |
| 0860110700… | 100 | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD |
| 0860118000… | 1,000 | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0860175100… | 100 | GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD |
| 0860186500… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0860198700… | 100 | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD |
| 0860226900… | 100 | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. |
| 0860240100… | 100 | LMGPS LTD |
| 0860254300… | 100 | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED |
| 0860266500… | 100 | NETERA PTY LTD |
| 0860278700… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0860281000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0860295500… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 31 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Southern Cross
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.