Forbes: landline numbers and carriers
Forbes is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 02 (NSW & ACT). The register lists 32 number blocks for it with about 45,900 allocated numbers, held by 18 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Forbes 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 Forbes
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 65.4% of allocated numbers — with 17 other carriers alongside. The register names the range holder; individual numbers may operate on another network after porting.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 4 | 30,000 | 65.4% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 7 | 4,500 | 9.8% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 8.7% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 4.4% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 1,100 | 2.4% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 1,100 | 2.4% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 1,100 | 2.4% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.2% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 200 | 0.4% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.2% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 100 | 0.2% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.2% |
| GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.2% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.2% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.2% |
Number blocks registered for Forbes
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0258012000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0258148000… | 2,000 | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED |
| 0258240000… | 1,000 | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0258248100… | 100 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0258316700… | 100 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0258326300… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0258351500… | 100 | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST |
| 0258360500… | 100 | LMGPS LTD |
| 0258382700… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0258432000… | 3,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0258496700… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0258502900… | 100 | GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD |
| 0258517900… | 100 | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD |
| 0258527000… | 3,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0258557500… | 100 | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. |
| 0258592200… | 100 | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED |
| 0258614800… | 100 | ADARGA PTY LTD |
| 0258631000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 32 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Forbes
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.