Whose number starts with 0417?
The 0417 mobile prefix appears in the ACMA register as held by TELSTRA LIMITED, which holds every one of the window's 1m allocated numbers. The earliest allocation in 0417 is dated 10 July 1992.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 16/10/2026
The story of 0417
0417 is a renumbering relic: Australia's analogue-era mobiles used eight-digit numbers starting 017, and when the country moved to ten digits in the late 1990s, 017 xxx xxx became 0417 xxx xxx overnight. Many 0417 numbers have been with the same owner since the analogue days, which is why the prefix skews toward long-held Telstra accounts.
The 0417 ranges in the ACMA register
The 0417 window is covered by 1 allocation with a combined capacity of about 1m numbers, in the hands of 1 holder. None of the range has ever been transferred: the original allocatee is still the holder of record.
| Range | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0417000000–0419999999 | 1m in 0417 (range: 3m) | TELSTRA LIMITED | TELSTRA LIMITED | 10/07/1992 | — |
- 0417000000–0419999999 (3m numbers, of which 1m fall inside 0417) was allocated on 10 July 1992 to TELSTRA LIMITED and has stayed with the original allocatee; the register range runs from 0417 into 0419.
Telstra in 0417 and nationally
TELSTRA LIMITED holds 1m numbers in 0417 — the whole window — which is a small slice of its 78.8m mobile numbers nationally, or about 91% of every allocated Australian mobile number. The register places Telstra in 52 different 04xx prefixes, including 2 of the other nine in the 0410–0419 decade (0418, 0419).
| Holder | Numbers in 0417 | Share of 0417 | Share of all 04 numbers | Prefixes held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 1m | 100% | 91% | 52 |
The other prefixes in the 0410–0419 decade
Held by Vodafone Australia, Optus Mobile and Telstra: 0410, 0411, 0412, 0413, 0414, 0415, 0416, 0418, 0419. The decade's oldest allocation is in 0419 (10 July 1992, Telstra), its youngest in 0416 (25 August 2005, Vodafone Australia). Every allocated prefix in the decade has a single holder.
What does a call from a 0417 number mean?
Standard mobile rates apply. A 0417 caller is statistically more likely to be a long-standing number than a freshly activated SIM — but verify the full number, not the prefix.
What people check and report about 0417 numbers
From searches typed into this site's lookup form since 3 September 2026, and the verdicts and moderated reports visitors left. A check usually follows a missed call.
Verdicts and reports on 0417 numbers: 1 verdict, 1 report
1 nuisance. Too few to show shares yet.
Report types: One ring, no answer (1).
Most-reported and most-checked 0417 numbers
| Number | Verdicts | Reports | People checking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0417 315 202 | — | 1 | 1 |
Had a call from a 0417 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.
- Forward spam texts to 0429 999 888
The ACMA collects unsolicited commercial texts forwarded to 0429 999 888 (standard message charges apply). Don't edit the message first. Scam texts that impersonate a bank, toll road or delivery company go to Scamwatch instead.
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.
0417 numbers: questions and answers
Which network does a 0417 number belong to?
The ACMA register lists Telstra as the holder of every allocated number in 0417 (1m numbers). Mobile numbers can be moved to another network, so the caller may now be with a different provider.
When was 0417 first allocated?
The earliest 0417 range in the register is dated 10 July 1992. The window is covered by 1 register range.
How big is Telstra's share of Australian mobile numbers?
Across the whole 04 range, Telstra holds about 91% of allocated mobile numbers, spread over 52 of the 04xx prefixes.
Are calls from 0417 numbers scams?
Visitors have left 1 verdict on 0417 numbers (0 scam, 1 nuisance, 0 safe) and 1 moderated report, across 33 numbers people looked up. Most 0417 numbers belong to ordinary subscribers.
How do I report a scam call or text from a 0417 number?
Report scam calls and texts to Scamwatch. Forward unsolicited commercial texts to the ACMA on 0429 999 888, and block the number from your phone's recent calls or messages. If you lost money, call your bank first, then report it through ReportCyber.
Check a 0417 number
Range data is not personal data and the number on your screen can be spoofed. Scam calls: Scamwatch. Guides: Who called me from this number?, Which carrier owns which mobile prefix?