Buy Phone Numbers in Australia

Buying a phone number in Australia through 1300 Easy Dial means choosing one of three published categories — 1300 numbers, 1800 numbers or Phonewords — and pairing it with a monthly plan. Public 1300 and 1800 plans start at $10 per month, and Phoneword pricing starts from $40 per month with availability and desirability affecting each word's price. The purchase itself runs through the signup flow, which asks for the existing number the service will connect your calls to.

What that means in practice: you are buying an inbound business number plus a plan that sets your monthly fee and call rates. There is no device or hardware purchase described in the published material — the number connects to the answering point you nominate.

Comparing the categories before you buy

1300 number: a shared-cost business number. Public plans start at $10 per month.
1800 number: free for customers to call in the stated Australian 1800-number context, with the business paying the call charges. Plans also start at $10 per month.
Phoneword: a 13, 1300 or 1800 number that spells a word on the telephone keypad — often chosen for advertising because a word is easier to recall than digits.

The caller-cost difference is the main practical split: shared cost on 1300, caller-free in the Australian context on 1800. The memorability difference is the other: a Phoneword carries the brand in the number itself.

Plan prices and call rates

Published 1300 and 1800 plans are $10, $15, $39, $79 and $99 per month. Each plan pairs its monthly fee with a call-rate table, so the total cost depends on both the plan and the calls you receive — compare the two together on the pricing page rather than judging the headline fee alone. Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.

For a Phoneword, the number's own price sits on top of the plan. Published Phoneword pricing starts from $40 per month, and each search result shows the figure attached to that number or "price on request".

How the purchase works

Start with Find a Number to search available 1300/1800 Phonewords by word or digits, filtered by prefix if you have a preference. The search shows what is currently listed — it does not reserve a word or promise a word will still be available at the displayed price when you apply. When you sign up, the flow asks for the number the service will connect to, so have your answering point ready. Questions along the way can go to 1300 327 934 or info@1300easydial.com.au.

What to check before you buy

Caller cost: shared-cost 1300 or caller-free 1800 in the Australian context — decide which experience you want customers to have.
Rates, not just fees: read the call-rate table that pairs with your plan on the pricing page.
Availability: search the word early; desirable words may be taken or priced higher.
Answering point: confirm the existing number your calls will connect to.
Terms: review the current terms and conditions before committing.

Buying a number: questions

How much does it cost to buy a phone number in Australia?

Published 1300 and 1800 plans are $10, $15, $39, $79 and $99 per month, each with its own call-rate table. Phoneword pricing starts from $40 per month, with availability and desirability affecting each word's price. All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.

Can I buy a number online?

Yes — the signup flow is online, and Find a Number lets you search available 1300/1800 Phonewords first. The flow asks for the number the service will connect to, so have your answering point ready.

Do I buy the number and the plan together?

The inbound number and its monthly plan are the two parts of the purchase: the plan sets your monthly fee and call rates. For a Phoneword, the number's own price is additional to the plan.

What if the word I want is not available?

Not every word is available. Try a similar or shorter word in the search, or contact the team on 1300 327 934 to talk through alternatives.