Whose number starts with 0480?
The 0480 mobile prefix appears in the ACMA register as held mainly by TELSTRA LIMITED (77.8% of the window's 900,000 allocated numbers), alongside PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED (22.2%). The earliest allocation in 0480 is dated 20 February 2018, the most recent 28 August 2023 to TELSTRA LIMITED.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 16/10/2026
The story of 0480
0480 sits in the newest tranche of mobile allocations, opened in 2018 as the established 04 ranges approached exhaustion, and the register shows it being drawn down block by block rather than as one arc. Pivotel Satellite took the first two pieces — 0480 8xx on 20 February 2018 and 0480 0xx on 26 April 2018 — then Telstra Limited filled the middle in six steps: 0480 1xx (August 2018), 0480 2xx (April 2019), 0480 3xx (November 2020), 0480 4xx (February 2022), 0480 5xx (December 2022) and 0480 600–799 (August 2023). 0480 9xx was still spare at the last import. Each Telstra block was opened roughly as the previous one filled, so the digits after 0480 give a rough activation year.
The 0480 ranges in the ACMA register
The 0480 window is covered by 8 allocations with a combined capacity of about 900,000 numbers, in the hands of 2 different holders. None of the ranges has ever been transferred: the original allocatee is still the holder of record.
| Range | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0480000000–0480099999 | 100,000 | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 26/04/2018 | — |
| 0480100000–0480199999 | 100,000 | TELSTRA LIMITED | TELSTRA LIMITED | 14/08/2018 | — |
| 0480200000–0480299999 | 100,000 | TELSTRA LIMITED | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/04/2019 | — |
| 0480300000–0480399999 | 100,000 | TELSTRA LIMITED | TELSTRA LIMITED | 18/11/2020 | — |
| 0480400000–0480499999 | 100,000 | TELSTRA LIMITED | TELSTRA LIMITED | 08/02/2022 | — |
| 0480500000–0480599999 | 100,000 | TELSTRA LIMITED | TELSTRA LIMITED | 06/12/2022 | — |
| 0480600000–0480799999 | 200,000 | TELSTRA LIMITED | TELSTRA LIMITED | 28/08/2023 | — |
| 0480800000–0480899999 | 100,000 | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 20/02/2018 | — |
| 0480900000–0480999999 | 100,000 | — | not allocated | — | — |
- 0480000000–0480099999 (100,000 numbers) was allocated on 26 April 2018 to PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED and has stayed with the original allocatee.
- 0480100000–0480199999 (100,000 numbers) was allocated on 14 August 2018 to TELSTRA LIMITED and has stayed with the original allocatee.
- 0480200000–0480299999 (100,000 numbers) was allocated on 30 April 2019 to TELSTRA LIMITED and has stayed with the original allocatee.
- 0480300000–0480399999 (100,000 numbers) was allocated on 18 November 2020 to TELSTRA LIMITED and has stayed with the original allocatee.
- 0480400000–0480499999 (100,000 numbers) was allocated on 8 February 2022 to TELSTRA LIMITED and has stayed with the original allocatee.
- 0480500000–0480599999 (100,000 numbers) was allocated on 6 December 2022 to TELSTRA LIMITED and has stayed with the original allocatee.
- 0480600000–0480799999 (200,000 numbers) was allocated on 28 August 2023 to TELSTRA LIMITED and has stayed with the original allocatee.
- 0480800000–0480899999 (100,000 numbers) was allocated on 20 February 2018 to PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED and has stayed with the original allocatee.
The 0480 holders nationally
Set against the whole Australian mobile plan, TELSTRA LIMITED holds about 91% of all allocated mobile numbers across 52 prefixes; PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED about 1% across 6 prefixes. Inside 0480 the balance is different: TELSTRA LIMITED has 77.8% of the window, the rest is split between the other 1.
| Holder | Numbers in 0480 | Share of 0480 | Share of all 04 numbers | Prefixes held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 700,000 | 77.8% | 91% | 52 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 200,000 | 22.2% | 1% | 6 |
The other prefixes in the 0480–0489 decade
Held by Optus Mobile and Telstra: 0481, 0482, 0483, 0484, 0485, 0486, 0487, 0488, 0489. The decade's oldest allocation is in 0488 (12 December 2006, Telstra), its youngest in 0486 (7 April 2020, Telstra). 5 prefixes in the decade are split between several holders: 0482, 0483, 0485, 0488, 0489.
What does a call from a 0480 number mean?
A number in 0480 0xx or 0480 8xx rings a Pivotel satellite handset and can cost far more than a mobile call to return; the Telstra blocks are ordinary recent mobiles — Telstra-network MVNOs included — at ordinary rates. Fresh ranges attract disposable-SIM operations, so an unknown 0480 caller deserves the usual checks before you call back, and a 0480 9xx number is not in the plan yet.
What people check and report about 0480 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.
By day of the week
Busiest: Wednesday (26% of checks)
By hour (Sydney time)
Busiest: 5pm–6pm
Verdicts and reports on 0480 numbers: 7 verdicts, 2 reports
Scam 57% (4) · Nuisance 43% (3) · Safe 0% (0)
Report types: One ring, no answer (1), Scam attempt (1).
Latest comments
Most-reported and most-checked 0480 numbers
| Number | Verdicts | Reports | People checking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0480 828 422 | 2 scam | 1 | 3 |
| 0480 828 885 | 1 nuisance | 1 | 1 |
| 0480 828 592 | — | — | 3 |
| 0480 828 902 | — | — | 3 |
| 0480 829 300 | — | — | 3 |
| 0480 845 815 | — | — | 3 |
Had a call from a 0480 number?
Most verdicts and reports on these numbers describe scam calls, so treat an unexpected call as a possible scam.
- 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.
- 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.
0480 numbers: questions and answers
Which network does a 0480 number belong to?
0480 is split between 2 holders: Telstra (77.8%), Pivotel Satellite (22.2%). Mobile numbers can be moved to another network, so the caller may now be with a different provider.
When was 0480 first allocated?
The earliest 0480 range in the register is dated 20 February 2018; the most recent 28 August 2023. The window is covered by 8 register ranges.
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 0480 numbers scams?
Visitors have left 7 verdicts on 0480 numbers (4 scam, 3 nuisance, 0 safe) and 2 moderated reports, across 320 numbers people looked up. Most 0480 numbers belong to ordinary subscribers.
How do I report a scam call or text from a 0480 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 0480 number
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“Caller paused for a very long time after I answered the phone and eventually said Hello? When I didn't answer and paused for them to say who they were, they went silent so I hung up.”
Scam attempt · 0480 828 422 · 18 Sept 2026