Tocumwal: landline numbers and carriers
Tocumwal is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 03 (VIC & TAS). The register lists 32 number blocks for it with about 46,000 allocated numbers, held by 21 carriers and spread over the 0348… and 0358… dialling prefixes. That makes Tocumwal the 91st largest of 475 numbering areas under 03 by block count, with 0.13% of the area code's allocated numbers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Tocumwal area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 14/10/2026
Where Tocumwal is
- State or territory
- New South Wales — a border exchange: area code 03 otherwise covers Victoria and Tasmania
- Council area
- Berrigan
- Local time
- — AEST, UTC+10; AEDT, UTC+11 in summer
- Number format
- 03 48xx xxxx; from overseas +61 3 48xx xxxx
- Nearest numbering areas
- Cobram (19 km), Lalalty (21 km), Finley (23 km), Yalca (23 km), Blighty (28 km)
Locality, council and state: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (CC BY 4.0). Distances are straight-line between localities.
How Tocumwal was numbered
The oldest block in Tocumwal was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held today by TELSTRA LIMITED; the newest on 1 October 2026 to TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD. Most of the area's blocks — 8 of 32 — date from 2015–2019, but allocations here span 35 years. 28 of the blocks are the standard 1,000-number size, and 1 is 10,000 numbers or larger. 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 and IVOX PTY LTD as original allocatees of blocks now held by other carriers.
| Period | Blocks allocated |
|---|---|
| 1990–1994 | 2 |
| 2000–2004 | 3 |
| 2005–2009 | 5 |
| 2010–2014 | 3 |
| 2015–2019 | 8 |
| 2020–2024 | 6 |
| 2025–2029 | 5 |
The carriers in Tocumwal
Tocumwal is spread across carriers: TELSTRA LIMITED leads with 23.9% of allocated numbers ahead of SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD on 13%, and 21 carriers hold blocks in total. TELSTRA LIMITED has the longest tenure, with a block dated 30/06/1991; TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD received the newest, on 01/10/2026. 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 | 2 | 11,000 | 23.9% | 30/06/1991 | 30/06/1991 |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 6 | 6,000 | 13% | 24/06/2005 | 19/08/2026 |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 8.7% | 25/07/2005 | 21/11/2017 |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 8.7% | 30/03/2000 | 14/07/2016 |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 3,000 | 6.5% | 24/12/2004 | 03/02/2012 |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 4.3% | 14/02/2018 | 26/10/2021 |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 4.3% | 24/09/2008 | 24/09/2008 |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.2% | 16/09/2025 | 16/09/2025 |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.2% | 30/03/2007 | 30/03/2007 |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 2.2% | 13/07/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.2% | 31/01/2022 | 31/01/2022 |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.2% | 14/07/2004 | 14/07/2004 |
| GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.2% | 03/10/2019 | 03/10/2019 |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.2% | 23/11/2023 | 23/11/2023 |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.2% | 24/10/2025 | 24/10/2025 |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 2.2% | 24/12/2012 | 24/12/2012 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 2.2% | 16/04/2025 | 16/04/2025 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 1 | 1,000 | 2.2% | 21/10/2019 | 21/10/2019 |
| TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.2% | 01/10/2026 | 01/10/2026 |
| VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.2% | 20/12/2015 | 20/12/2015 |
| WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.2% | 10/05/2018 | 10/05/2018 |
Number blocks registered for Tocumwal
Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier. All 32 blocks, ascending:
| Block start | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0348006000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 16/04/2015 | — |
| 0348036000… | 1,000 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 20/12/2015 | — |
| 0348081000… | 1,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/2016 | — |
| 0348117000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 14/02/2018 | — |
| 0348136000… | 3,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 21/11/2017 | — |
| 0348187000… | 1,000 | = | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 21/10/2019 | — |
| 0348205000… | 1,000 | = | ADARGA PTY LTD | 16/09/2025 | — |
| 0348271000… | 1,000 | = | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 10/05/2018 | — |
| 0348307000… | 1,000 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/09/2020 | 15/10/2020 |
| 0348308000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/06/2020 | — |
| 0348339000… | 1,000 | = | GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 03/10/2019 | — |
| 0348363000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 26/10/2021 | — |
| 0348396000… | 1,000 | = | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 31/01/2022 | — |
| 0348434000… | 1,000 | = | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 13/07/2023 | — |
| 0348467000… | 1,000 | = | LMGPS LTD | 23/11/2023 | — |
| 0348500000… | 1,000 | = | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 16/04/2025 | — |
| 0348533000… | 1,000 | = | NETERA PTY LTD | 24/10/2025 | — |
| 0348567000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/08/2026 | — |
| 0348573000… | 1,000 | = | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 01/10/2026 | — |
| 0358090000… | 3,000 | IPTEL PTY LIMITED | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 30/03/2000 | 01/12/2004 |
| 0358140000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 14/07/2004 | — |
| 0358157000… | 1,000 | ENGIN PTY LIMITED | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2004 | 11/08/2015 |
| 0358349000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 25/05/2005 | — |
| 0358382000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 25/07/2005 | — |
| 0358414000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/06/2005 | 17/07/2013 |
| 0358461000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2012 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0358479000… | 1,000 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 30/03/2007 | 03/09/2012 |
| 0358632000… | 2,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 24/09/2008 | — |
| 0358740000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0358758000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0358916000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 03/02/2012 | — |
| 0358964000… | 1,000 | IVOX PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 18/06/2012 | 17/06/2014 |
Numbering areas next to Tocumwal in the register
Immediately below and above Tocumwal's blocks in the 0348… and 0358… prefixes sit Shepparton, Cobram, Berrigan, Blighty, Brassi, Caldwell, Conargo and Cornalla.
| Numbering area | First block | Blocks | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepparton | 0348000000… | 57 | 20 |
| Cobram | 0348004000… | 29 | 19 |
| Berrigan | 0348009000… | 31 | 19 |
| Blighty | 0348010000… | 29 | 18 |
| Brassi | 0348011000… | 28 | 18 |
| Caldwell | 0348012000… | 29 | 18 |
| Conargo | 0348014000… | 28 | 18 |
| Cornalla | 0348015000… | 28 | 18 |
Had a call from a Tocumwal 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 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.
Tocumwal numbers: questions and answers
Where is the Tocumwal numbering area?
Tocumwal is in New South Wales, in the Berrigan council area. The nearest other numbering areas are Cobram (19 km), Lalalty (21 km) and Finley (23 km).
What area code does Tocumwal use?
Tocumwal numbers use area code 03, even though the exchange is in New South Wales: numbering areas follow exchange boundaries, not state lines. Its register blocks start with 03 48 and 03 58. From overseas, drop the 0 and dial +61 3 followed by the eight-digit local number.
What time zone is Tocumwal in?
Tocumwal 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 Tocumwal phone numbers?
The ACMA register lists 21 carriers with allocated blocks in Tocumwal. By allocated numbers the largest are Telstra (23.9%), Symbio Networks (13%) and Optus Networks (8.7%). A number can since have been ported to another provider.
When were Tocumwal numbers first allocated?
The oldest block on record for Tocumwal was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held by Telstra; the newest on 1 October 2026, to Twilio Australia.
How do I report a scam call from a Tocumwal 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).
Check a number from Tocumwal
Scammers spoof local landline numbers to look nearby. Guides: Australian area codes, how caller ID spoofing works.