Lismore (NSW): landline numbers and carriers
Lismore (NSW) is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 02 (NSW & ACT). The register lists 53 number blocks for it with about 159,000 allocated numbers, held by 19 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Lismore (NSW) 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 Lismore (NSW)
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 59.1% 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 | 94,000 | 59.1% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 10 | 15,000 | 9.4% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 11,000 | 6.9% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 10 | 10,000 | 6.3% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 6 | 7,000 | 4.4% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 5,000 | 3.1% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 2.5% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 1.3% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.6% |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.6% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 0.6% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.6% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.6% |
| GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.6% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.6% |
Number blocks registered for Lismore (NSW)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0256051000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0256058000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0256097000… | 1,000 | AGILE PTY LTD |
| 0256106000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0256109000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0256116000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0256131000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0256150000… | 2,000 | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED |
| 0256164000… | 2,000 | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED |
| 0256205000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0256221000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0256247000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0256291000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0256321000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0256325000… | 1,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0256330000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0256364000… | 1,000 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0256398000… | 1,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 53 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Lismore (NSW)
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.