Pakenham: landline numbers and carriers
Pakenham is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 03 (VIC & TAS). The register lists 40 number blocks for it with about 101,000 allocated numbers, held by 18 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Pakenham 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 Pakenham
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 49.5% 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 | 3 | 50,000 | 49.5% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 4 | 13,000 | 12.9% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 4 | 7,000 | 6.9% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 7 | 7,000 | 6.9% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 5 | 6,000 | 5.9% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 3,000 | 3% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 2% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 2% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 2 | 2,000 | 2% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1% |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 1% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1% |
Number blocks registered for Pakenham
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0349007000… | 1,000 | LMGPS LTD |
| 0349022000… | 1,000 | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED |
| 0349034000… | 1,000 | ADARGA PTY LTD |
| 0349046000… | 1,000 | NETERA PTY LTD |
| 0349058000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0359023000… | 3,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0359056000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0359064000… | 1,000 | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD |
| 0359082000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0359089000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0359096000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0359099000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0359106000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0359149000… | 1,000 | AGILE PTY LTD |
| 0359151000… | 1,000 | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED |
| 0359180000… | 10,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0359196000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0359221000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 40 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Pakenham
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.