Whose number starts with 0424?
The 0424 mobile prefix appears in the ACMA register as held by VODAFONE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED, which holds every one of the window's 1m allocated numbers. The earliest allocation in 0424 is dated 16 September 2002 (to VODAFONE NETWORK PTY LIMITED, since transferred to VODAFONE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED), the most recent 27 July 2004.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 16/10/2026
The story of 0424
0424 was built from three Vodafone Network Pty Limited arcs allocated between 16 September 2002 and 27 July 2004, all transferred to Vodafone Australia on 7 February 2007. Three register rows, one holder — the split records how Vodafone drew down capacity in stages during the early 3G years.
The 0424 ranges in the ACMA register
The 0424 window is covered by 3 allocations with a combined capacity of about 1m numbers, in the hands of 1 holder. Every range have changed hands since allocation: the register still names VODAFONE NETWORK PTY LIMITED as original allocatee, with the latest transfer recorded on 7 February 2007.
| Range | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0424000000–0424299999 | 300,000 | VODAFONE NETWORK PTY LIMITED | VODAFONE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 16/09/2002 | 07/02/2007 |
| 0424300000–0424799999 | 500,000 | VODAFONE NETWORK PTY LIMITED | VODAFONE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 16/01/2003 | 07/02/2007 |
| 0424800000–0424999999 | 200,000 | VODAFONE NETWORK PTY LIMITED | VODAFONE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 27/07/2004 | 07/02/2007 |
- 0424000000–0424299999 (300,000 numbers) was allocated on 16 September 2002 to VODAFONE NETWORK PTY LIMITED and transferred on 7 February 2007 to VODAFONE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED.
- 0424300000–0424799999 (500,000 numbers) was allocated on 16 January 2003 to VODAFONE NETWORK PTY LIMITED and transferred on 7 February 2007 to VODAFONE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED.
- 0424800000–0424999999 (200,000 numbers) was allocated on 27 July 2004 to VODAFONE NETWORK PTY LIMITED and transferred on 7 February 2007 to VODAFONE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED.
Vodafone Australia in 0424 and nationally
VODAFONE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED holds 1m numbers in 0424 — the whole window — which is a small slice of its 22.3m mobile numbers nationally, or about 25.7% of every allocated Australian mobile number. The register places Vodafone Australia in 17 different 04xx prefixes, including 3 of the other nine in the 0420–0429 decade (0420, 0425, 0426).
| Holder | Numbers in 0424 | Share of 0424 | Share of all 04 numbers | Prefixes held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VODAFONE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 1m | 100% | 25.7% | 17 |
The other prefixes in the 0420–0429 decade
Held by Vodafone Australia, Optus Mobile and Telstra: 0420, 0421, 0422, 0423, 0425, 0426, 0427, 0428, 0429. The decade's oldest allocation is in 0429 (18 September 1998, Telstra), its youngest in 0426 (28 May 2010, Vodafone Australia). One prefix in the decade is split between several holders: 0420.
What does a call from a 0424 number mean?
Ordinary mobile rates. A 0424 number dates from 2002 or later and names Vodafone Australia as range holder; porting means the SIM may be elsewhere.
No published reports for this prefix yet.
Had a call from a 0424 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.
0424 numbers: questions and answers
Which network does a 0424 number belong to?
The ACMA register lists Vodafone Australia as the holder of every allocated number in 0424 (1m numbers). Mobile numbers can be moved to another network, so the caller may now be with a different provider.
When was 0424 first allocated?
The earliest 0424 range in the register is dated 16 September 2002, to Vodafone Network; the most recent 27 July 2004. The window is covered by 3 register ranges.
How big is Vodafone Australia's share of Australian mobile numbers?
Across the whole 04 range, Vodafone Australia holds about 25.7% of allocated mobile numbers, spread over 17 of the 04xx prefixes.
How do I report a scam call or text from a 0424 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 0424 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?