Whose number starts with 0482?
The 0482 mobile prefix appears in the ACMA register as held mainly by TELSTRA LIMITED (60% of the window's 1m allocated numbers), alongside OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED (40%). The earliest allocation in 0482 is dated 29 May 2012, the most recent 3 April 2023.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 16/10/2026
The story of 0482
0482 straddles a boundary in the register: the Optus Mobile arc 0481 000–0482 099, allocated 29 May 2012, runs across from the previous prefix, while the Telstra arc 0482 400–0483 399, allocated 11 June 2019, runs on into the next one. Between them sit two smaller Optus arcs — 0482 1xx, allocated to Optus Networks on 30 April 2019 and transferred to Optus Mobile on 18 March 2021, and 0482 200–399, allocated 3 April 2023.
The 0482 ranges in the ACMA register
The 0482 window is covered by 4 allocations with a combined capacity of about 1m numbers, in the hands of 2 different holders. 1 of the 4 ranges has changed hands since allocation: the register still names OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED as original allocatee, with the transfer recorded on 18 March 2021.
| Range | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0481000000–0482099999 | 100,000 in 0482 (range: 1.1m) | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 29/05/2012 | — |
| 0482100000–0482199999 | 100,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 30/04/2019 | 18/03/2021 |
| 0482200000–0482399999 | 200,000 | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 03/04/2023 | — |
| 0482400000–0483399999 | 600,000 in 0482 (range: 1m) | TELSTRA LIMITED | TELSTRA LIMITED | 11/06/2019 | — |
- 0481000000–0482099999 (1.1m numbers, of which 100,000 fall inside 0482) was allocated on 29 May 2012 to OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED and has stayed with the original allocatee; the register range runs from 0481 into 0482.
- 0482100000–0482199999 (100,000 numbers) was allocated on 30 April 2019 to OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED and transferred on 18 March 2021 to OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED.
- 0482200000–0482399999 (200,000 numbers) was allocated on 3 April 2023 to OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED and has stayed with the original allocatee.
- 0482400000–0483399999 (1m numbers, of which 600,000 fall inside 0482) was allocated on 11 June 2019 to TELSTRA LIMITED and has stayed with the original allocatee; the register range runs from 0482 into 0483.
The 0482 holders nationally
Set against the whole Australian mobile plan, TELSTRA LIMITED holds about 91% of all allocated mobile numbers across 52 prefixes; OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED about 34% across 24 prefixes. Inside 0482 the balance is different: TELSTRA LIMITED has 60% of the window, the rest is split between the other 1.
| Holder | Numbers in 0482 | Share of 0482 | Share of all 04 numbers | Prefixes held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 600,000 | 60% | 91% | 52 |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 400,000 | 40% | 34% | 24 |
The other prefixes in the 0480–0489 decade
Held by Telstra and Optus Mobile: 0480, 0481, 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: 0480, 0483, 0485, 0488, 0489.
What does a call from a 0482 number mean?
Whether a 0482 number is Optus or Telstra depends on the fourth and fifth digits: 0482 0xx to 0482 3xx are Optus, 0482 4xx upward is Telstra. Both are ordinary mobiles at ordinary rates, and porting can put the SIM on either network regardless.
What people check and report about 0482 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 0482 numbers: 1 verdict, 0 reports
1 safe. Too few to show shares yet.
Had a call from a 0482 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.
0482 numbers: questions and answers
Which network does a 0482 number belong to?
0482 is split between 2 holders: Telstra (60%), Optus Mobile (40%). Mobile numbers can be moved to another network, so the caller may now be with a different provider.
When was 0482 first allocated?
The earliest 0482 range in the register is dated 29 May 2012; the most recent 3 April 2023. The window is covered by 4 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 0482 numbers scams?
Visitors have left 1 verdict on 0482 numbers (0 scam, 0 nuisance, 1 safe) and 0 moderated reports, across 11 numbers people looked up. Most 0482 numbers belong to ordinary subscribers.
How do I report a scam call or text from a 0482 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 0482 number
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