Lightning Ridge: landline numbers and carriers
Lightning Ridge is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 02 (NSW & ACT). The register lists 35 number blocks for it with about 21,900 allocated numbers, held by 18 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Lightning Ridge 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 Lightning Ridge
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 41.1% 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 | 6 | 9,000 | 41.1% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 7 | 2,500 | 11.4% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 9.1% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 2,000 | 9.1% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 3 | 1,200 | 5.5% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 1,100 | 5% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 1,100 | 5% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 1,100 | 5% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 4.6% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.5% |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.5% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 100 | 0.5% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.5% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.5% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.5% |
Number blocks registered for Lightning Ridge
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0258022000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0258194000… | 2,000 | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED |
| 0258241000… | 1,000 | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0258249600… | 100 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0258284000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0258318200… | 100 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0258327800… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0258353000… | 100 | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST |
| 0258362000… | 100 | LMGPS LTD |
| 0258384200… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0258491000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0258501200… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0258520000… | 1,000 | TELSTRA LIMITED |
| 0258522000… | 1,000 | TELSTRA LIMITED |
| 0258530400… | 100 | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD |
| 0258561000… | 100 | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. |
| 0258594700… | 100 | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED |
| 0258604000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 35 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Lightning Ridge
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.