Howard: landline numbers and carriers
Howard is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 07 (QLD). The register lists 30 number blocks for it with about 37,000 allocated numbers, held by 19 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Howard 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 Howard
Howard is spread across carriers: TELSTRA LIMITED leads with 18.9% of allocated numbers, and 19 carriers hold blocks in total. The register names the range holder; individual numbers may operate on another network after porting.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 3 | 7,000 | 18.9% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 6 | 6,000 | 16.2% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 10.8% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 3,000 | 8.1% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 5.4% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 5.4% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
Number blocks registered for Howard
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0741063000… | 3,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0741173000… | 1,000 | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD |
| 0741290000… | 2,000 | TELSTRA LIMITED |
| 0741294000… | 2,000 | TELSTRA LIMITED |
| 0741365000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0741413000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0741416000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0741485000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0741587000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0741771000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0741794000… | 1,000 | AGILE PTY LTD |
| 0741848000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0741867000… | 2,000 | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED |
| 0741932000… | 3,000 | TELSTRA LIMITED |
| 0743050000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0743104000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0743152000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0743192000… | 1,000 | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 30 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Howard
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.