The Ranges (Ext): landline numbers and carriers
The Ranges (Ext) is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 08 (SA, WA & NT). The register lists 34 number blocks for it with about 21,500 allocated numbers, held by 20 carriers and spread over the 0876… and 0886… dialling prefixes. That makes The Ranges (Ext) the 64th largest of 640 numbering areas under 08 by block count, with 0.08% of the area code's allocated numbers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the The Ranges (Ext) area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 16/10/2026
How The Ranges (Ext) was numbered
The oldest block in The Ranges (Ext) was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held today by TELSTRA LIMITED; the newest on 19 August 2026 to SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD. Most of the area's blocks — 7 of 34 — date from 2015–2019, but allocations here span 35 years. 7 of the blocks are the standard 1,000-number size, 21 are 100-number blocks of the kind the ACMA has issued to VoIP and wholesale carriers since the mid-2000s. 6 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 and TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD as original allocatees of blocks now held by other carriers.
| Period | Blocks allocated |
|---|---|
| 1990–1994 | 6 |
| 2000–2004 | 3 |
| 2005–2009 | 5 |
| 2010–2014 | 3 |
| 2015–2019 | 7 |
| 2020–2024 | 6 |
| 2025–2029 | 4 |
The carriers in The Ranges (Ext)
The Ranges (Ext) is spread across carriers: TELSTRA LIMITED leads with 34.4% of allocated numbers ahead of SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD on 20.9%, and 20 carriers hold blocks in total. TELSTRA LIMITED has the longest tenure, with a block dated 30/06/1991; SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD received the newest, on 19/08/2026. SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD (3), SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED (1) and PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED (1) hold blocks originally allocated to another carrier.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 6 | 7,400 | 34.4% | 30/06/1991 | 30/06/1991 |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 7 | 4,500 | 20.9% | 24/06/2005 | 19/08/2026 |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 3,100 | 14.4% | 30/03/2000 | 14/07/2016 |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 9.3% | 19/09/2008 | 19/09/2008 |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 1,100 | 5.1% | 24/12/2004 | 24/05/2005 |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 4.7% | 14/07/2004 | 14/07/2004 |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 4.7% | 15/06/2005 | 15/06/2005 |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 200 | 0.9% | 14/02/2018 | 26/10/2021 |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.5% | 16/09/2025 | 16/09/2025 |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.5% | 13/12/2006 | 13/12/2006 |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 100 | 0.5% | 13/07/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.5% | 31/01/2022 | 31/01/2022 |
| GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.5% | 03/10/2019 | 03/10/2019 |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.5% | 23/11/2023 | 23/11/2023 |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.5% | 24/10/2025 | 24/10/2025 |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 100 | 0.5% | 24/09/2012 | 24/09/2012 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 100 | 0.5% | 16/04/2025 | 16/04/2025 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 1 | 100 | 0.5% | 21/10/2019 | 21/10/2019 |
| VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.5% | 20/12/2015 | 20/12/2015 |
| WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.5% | 10/05/2018 | 10/05/2018 |
Number blocks registered for The Ranges (Ext)
Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier. All 34 blocks, ascending:
| Block start | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0876038000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 15/06/2005 | — |
| 0876142000… | 2,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 19/09/2008 | — |
| 0876263100… | 100 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 20/12/2015 | — |
| 0876340900… | 100 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/2016 | — |
| 0876350700… | 100 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 14/02/2018 | — |
| 0876368300… | 100 | = | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 21/10/2019 | — |
| 0876374300… | 100 | = | ADARGA PTY LTD | 16/09/2025 | — |
| 0876391900… | 100 | = | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 10/05/2018 | — |
| 0876474000… | 3,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 05/10/2018 | — |
| 0876484100… | 100 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 26/10/2021 | — |
| 0876492500… | 100 | = | GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 03/10/2019 | — |
| 0876503900… | 100 | = | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 31/01/2022 | — |
| 0876539700… | 100 | = | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 13/07/2023 | — |
| 0876557500… | 100 | = | LMGPS LTD | 23/11/2023 | — |
| 0876575300… | 100 | = | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 16/04/2025 | — |
| 0876595100… | 100 | = | NETERA PTY LTD | 24/10/2025 | — |
| 0876611900… | 100 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/08/2026 | — |
| 0876622000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/06/2020 | — |
| 0876662800… | 100 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/09/2020 | 24/02/2021 |
| 0886201100… | 100 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 24/05/2005 | — |
| 0886201200… | 100 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/06/2005 | 25/07/2013 |
| 0886201400… | 100 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 13/12/2006 | 22/11/2011 |
| 0886201500… | 100 | IVOX PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 18/06/2012 | 16/06/2014 |
| 0886201600… | 100 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 24/09/2012 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0886201700… | 100 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/04/2014 | — |
| 0886309000… | 1,000 | ENGIN PTY LIMITED | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2004 | 11/08/2015 |
| 0886438000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0886466000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0886469000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0886481000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0886483000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0886484600… | 400 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0886536000… | 3,000 | IPTEL PTY LIMITED | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 30/03/2000 | 01/12/2004 |
| 0886968000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 14/07/2004 | — |
Numbering areas next to The Ranges (Ext) in the register
Immediately below and above The Ranges (Ext)'s blocks in the 0876… and 0886… prefixes sit Iron Baron, Iron Knob, Kelly, Kimba, Port Augusta, Quorn, Whyalla, Wilpena, Arno Bay, Bayley Plains, Cleve and Coffin Bay.
| Numbering area | First block | Blocks | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Baron | 0876032000… | 29 | 19 |
| Iron Knob | 0876033000… | 29 | 19 |
| Kelly | 0876034000… | 29 | 19 |
| Kimba | 0876035000… | 30 | 19 |
| Port Augusta | 0876036000… | 47 | 20 |
| Quorn | 0876037000… | 31 | 20 |
| Whyalla | 0876039000… | 46 | 20 |
| Wilpena | 0876040000… | 30 | 20 |
| Arno Bay | 0876041000… | 29 | 18 |
| Bayley Plains | 0876042000… | 27 | 18 |
| Cleve | 0876043000… | 31 | 19 |
| Coffin Bay | 0876044000… | 30 | 19 |
Had a call from a The Ranges (Ext) number?
No clear pattern in reports on these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they're your bank, the ATO, Services Australia, a courier or your telco, hang up and ring the organisation on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- Report the call to Scamwatch
The National Anti-Scam Centre uses Scamwatch reports to warn others and to get scam numbers blocked. Note the number, the time and what the caller claimed to be. If anyone is in danger, call 000.
- Register on the Do Not Call Register
Registering landlines and mobiles is free and stops most telemarketing calls within 30 days. Charities, political parties, surveys and scammers aren't covered.
- 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 your state or territory police. 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.
The Ranges (Ext) numbers: questions and answers
What area code does The Ranges (Ext) use?
The Ranges (Ext) numbers use area code 08. Its register blocks start with 08 76 and 08 86. From overseas, drop the 0 and dial +61 8 followed by the eight-digit local number.
Which carriers hold The Ranges (Ext) phone numbers?
The ACMA register lists 20 carriers with allocated blocks in The Ranges (Ext). By allocated numbers the largest are Telstra (34.4%), Symbio Networks (20.9%) and Soul Pattinson Telecommunications (14.4%). A number can since have been ported to another provider.
When were The Ranges (Ext) numbers first allocated?
The oldest block on record for The Ranges (Ext) was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held by Telstra; the newest on 19 August 2026, to Symbio Networks.
How do I report a scam call from a The Ranges (Ext) number?
Report it to Scamwatch. If you lost money, call your bank first, then report it through ReportCyber, which passes it to your state or territory police. Unwanted sales calls go to the Do Not Call Register's complaint form (1300 792 958).
Check a number from The Ranges (Ext)
Scammers spoof local landline numbers to look nearby. Guides: Australian area codes, how caller ID spoofing works.