Tepco (Ext): landline numbers and carriers
Tepco (Ext) is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 08 (SA, WA & NT). The register lists 29 number blocks for it with about 33,000 allocated numbers, held by 19 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Tepco (Ext) 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 Tepco (Ext)
Tepco (Ext) is spread across carriers: SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD leads with 18.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 6 | 6,000 | 18.2% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 12.1% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 3,000 | 9.1% |
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 2 | 3,000 | 9.1% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 6.1% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 6.1% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 3% |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 3% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 3% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 3% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 3% |
| GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 3% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 3% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 3% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 3% |
Number blocks registered for Tepco (Ext)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0880008000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0880023000… | 3,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0880044000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0880053000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0880062000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0880071000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0880080000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0880089000… | 1,000 | AGILE PTY LTD |
| 0880105000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0880116000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0880119000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0880121000… | 1,000 | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0880137000… | 1,000 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0880146000… | 1,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0880155000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0880164000… | 1,000 | ADARGA PTY LTD |
| 0880173000… | 1,000 | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST |
| 0880182000… | 1,000 | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 29 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Tepco (Ext)
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.