Whose number starts with 0485?
The 0485 mobile prefix appears in the ACMA register as held mainly by OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED (79.4% of the window's 970,000 allocated numbers), alongside PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED (20.6%). The earliest allocation in 0485 is dated 14 February 2017 (to TRAVELSIM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, since transferred to PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED), the most recent 17 April 2025 to OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 16/10/2026
The story of 0485
0485 was opened late. Its two large arcs — 0485 0xx and 0485 100–769 — were allocated to Optus Networks on 3 March and 17 April 2025 and transferred to Optus Mobile on 29 April 2025, part of the same consolidation that moved the 0468 0xx and 0489 arcs. The top of the window belongs to Pivotel Satellite: 0485 8xx was allocated to TravelSIM Australia on 14 February 2017 and transferred to Pivotel two days later, and 0485 9xx followed on 12 May 2023.
The 0485 ranges in the ACMA register
The 0485 window is covered by 4 allocations with a combined capacity of about 970,000 numbers, in the hands of 2 different holders. 3 of the 4 ranges have changed hands since allocation: the register still names OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED and TRAVELSIM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD as original allocatees, with the latest transfer recorded on 29 April 2025.
| Range | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0485000000–0485099999 | 100,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 03/03/2025 | 29/04/2025 |
| 0485100000–0485769999 | 670,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 17/04/2025 | 29/04/2025 |
| 0485770000–0485799999 | 30,000 | — | not allocated | — | — |
| 0485800000–0485899999 | 100,000 | TRAVELSIM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 14/02/2017 | 16/02/2017 |
| 0485900000–0485999999 | 100,000 | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 12/05/2023 | — |
- 0485000000–0485099999 (100,000 numbers) was allocated on 3 March 2025 to OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED and transferred on 29 April 2025 to OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED.
- 0485100000–0485769999 (670,000 numbers) was allocated on 17 April 2025 to OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED and transferred on 29 April 2025 to OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED.
- 0485800000–0485899999 (100,000 numbers) was allocated on 14 February 2017 to TRAVELSIM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD and transferred on 16 February 2017 to PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED.
- 0485900000–0485999999 (100,000 numbers) was allocated on 12 May 2023 to PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED and has stayed with the original allocatee.
The 0485 holders nationally
Set against the whole Australian mobile plan, OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED holds about 34% of all allocated mobile numbers across 24 prefixes; PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED about 1% across 6 prefixes. Inside 0485 the balance is different: OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED has 79.4% of the window, the rest is split between the other 1.
| Holder | Numbers in 0485 | Share of 0485 | Share of all 04 numbers | Prefixes held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 770,000 | 79.4% | 34% | 24 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 200,000 | 20.6% | 1% | 6 |
The other prefixes in the 0480–0489 decade
Held by Telstra and Optus Mobile: 0480, 0481, 0482, 0483, 0484, 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, 0482, 0483, 0488, 0489.
What does a call from a 0485 number mean?
Below 0485 770 the number is a recent Optus mobile, so it cannot be more than a couple of years old. 0485 8xx and 0485 9xx are satellite ranges; expect higher call-back costs and a caller who may be at sea or in the outback.
What people check and report about 0485 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 0485 numbers: 6 verdicts, 3 reports
Scam 83% (5) · Nuisance 17% (1) · Safe 0% (0)
Report types: Scam attempt (2), One ring, no answer (1).
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Most-reported and most-checked 0485 numbers
| Number | Verdicts | Reports | People checking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0485 537 636 | 2 scam | 1 | 2 |
| 0485 029 055 | 1 scam | 1 | 1 |
| 0485 039 582 | 1 nuisance | 1 | 1 |
Had a call from a 0485 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.
0485 numbers: questions and answers
Which network does a 0485 number belong to?
0485 is split between 2 holders: Optus Mobile (79.4%), Pivotel Satellite (20.6%). Mobile numbers can be moved to another network, so the caller may now be with a different provider.
When was 0485 first allocated?
The earliest 0485 range in the register is dated 14 February 2017, to Travelsim Australia; the most recent 17 April 2025. The window is covered by 4 register ranges.
How big is Optus Mobile's share of Australian mobile numbers?
Across the whole 04 range, Optus Mobile holds about 34% of allocated mobile numbers, spread over 24 of the 04xx prefixes.
Are calls from 0485 numbers scams?
Visitors have left 6 verdicts on 0485 numbers (5 scam, 1 nuisance, 0 safe) and 3 moderated reports, across 93 numbers people looked up. Most 0485 numbers belong to ordinary subscribers.
How do I report a scam call or text from a 0485 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 0485 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?
“Claims to be my daughter who dropped her phone in water. Sms message from +212778222092 I do not have a daughter.”
Scam attempt · 0485 537 636 · 17 Sept 2026
“DON'T answer 0485 Mb usually on DND BLOCKED”
Scam attempt · 0485 029 055 · 11 Sept 2026