Clare: landline numbers and carriers
Clare is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 08 (SA, WA & NT). The register lists 38 number blocks for it with about 70,000 allocated numbers, held by 19 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Clare area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 31/08/2026
The carriers in Clare
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 44.3% of allocated numbers — with 18 other carriers alongside. The register names the range holder; individual numbers may operate on another network after porting.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 7 | 31,000 | 44.3% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 7 | 8,000 | 11.4% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 7,000 | 10% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 5.7% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 3,000 | 4.3% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 2.9% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 2.9% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 2.9% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% |
Number blocks registered for Clare
The ACMA allocates geographic numbers in blocks tied to this numbering area. Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier.
| Block start | Numbers | Held by |
|---|---|---|
| 0878011000… | 1,000 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0878043000… | 1,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0878076000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0878108000… | 1,000 | ADARGA PTY LTD |
| 0878141000… | 1,000 | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST |
| 0878163000… | 3,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0878186000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0878189000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0878209000… | 1,000 | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD |
| 0878284000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0878326000… | 1,000 | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD |
| 0878357000… | 1,000 | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. |
| 0878379000… | 2,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0878392000… | 1,000 | LMGPS LTD |
| 0878424000… | 1,000 | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED |
| 0878456000… | 1,000 | NETERA PTY LTD |
| 0878489000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0888036000… | 3,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 38 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Clare
Worth knowing
- Block data tells you where a line was issued, not who is calling — and scammers routinely spoof local landline numbers to make a call look nearby.
- Learn more: the Australian area codes guide and how caller ID spoofing works.