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Reverse Phone Lookup

Find out who called you. Reverse phone and free carrier search for 260 million U.S. phone numbers.

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Quickly verify if a phone number is active—before you dial. Whitepages’ free phone validation tool checks any number against live activity data to help you confirm whether it’s currently in use, frequently answered, or likely disconnected. With our industry-leading phone intelligence, you can reduce wasted dials, reach real people faster, and improve your contact rates instantly.

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HOW DOES REVERSE PHONE NUMBER WORK

What is a Reverse Phone Number Lookup?

A reverse phone number lookup is a search that starts with a phone number and reveals details about the caller, such as their full name, phone carrier, location, and whether the number is linked to spam or fraud. Instead of looking up a phone number by name, it works in reverse to help you identify who called, verify a contact or check if a number is safe to answer.

To find out who called you from a number, simply enter the 10-digit phone number in the search box. Whitepages Reverse Phone Lookup uses advanced algorithmic search technology to instantly search billions of records and return the phone owner's name and other up-to-date contact information. Our data is updated regularly, and we can notify you if the name or other information linked to the number changes.

Whitepages Reverse Phone Lookup also includes a free phone carrier lookup to check if the number is wireless, landline or VoIP, and see the last known provider like Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Google Voice, and other major U.S. carriers.

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Why trust Whitepages for Reverse Number Lookups:

Every month, millions of individuals choose Whitepages, the industry-leading reverse phone service since 1997, to find people and addresses by phone number. Whitepages provides up-to-date information for both landline and cell phone numbers, as well as other invaluable contact data. In fact, every 3 seconds, someone uses Whitepages to quickly find answers and essential information, from identifying “who called me from this phone number?” to confirming “is this number legit?”.

Renowned as one of the best reverse phone number search engines, Whitepages uses powerful algorithms to gather and refine data from public sources nationwide. Whitepages also delivers insights on spam callers, giving you the information needed to identify unknown callers. Anonymously access the freshest data for over 260 million phone numbers instantly, whether you are using our website or the Reverse Phone Lookup mobile app for iOS and Android.

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How Does Free Spam Detection Work?

Whitepages' free reverse phone lookup helps you instantly spot potential spam and scam calls by showing the risk level, total number of reports, and common caller types—like robocallers, telemarketers, and debt collectors. Our spam detection tool is powered by user reports and real-time data, making it easy to identify repeat unknown callers and decide whether to answer or block the call.

What Information Can a Reverse Phone Lookup Provide?

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Phone owner's information

  • First, middle and last name
  • Age
  • Location and contact information
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Spam and Scam information

  • Spam risk level
  • Spam report volume
  • Spam and scam reporting tool
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Phone number information

  • Phone type such as landline, cell or VOIP
  • Phone carrier provider
  • Business or personal phone number
  • Area code location

Which Phone Providers Support Free Carrier Lookup?

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Verizon Wireless

  • Largest U.S. customer base
  • Mobile & landline reverse lookups
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T-Mobile

  • Second largest customer base in the U.S.
  • Mobile-only reverse lookups
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AT&T

  • Third largest customer base in the U.S.
  • Mobile & landline reverse lookups
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US Cellular

  • Regional coverage in the Midwest & Northwest
  • Mobile-only reverse lookups
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MetroPCS

  • Merged with T-Mobile
  • Mobile-only reverse lookups
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Virgin Mobile

  • Prepaid on T-Mobile
  • Mobile-only reverse lookups
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Cricket Wireless

  • Prepaid service on AT&T
  • Mobile-only reverse lookups
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Boost Mobile

  • Prepaid service on Dish
  • Mobile-only reverse lookups

When to use Reverse Phone Lookup:

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Find Out Who Called

Look up a phone number to quickly determine if it is someone you know, a caller you want to talk with, or a voicemail worth listening to.
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Identify Spam Callers

Search repeat unknown callers’ phone numbers to identify if they are likely telemarketers, robocallers, or other unwanted callers.
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Accurately Verify identities

Use a reverse lookup to trace phone numbers to names and confirm that a name associated is indeed the person you expect.
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Avoid Phone Scams

Look up a suspicious phone number to see if it is a scam call or from a legitimate company or organization.

What are people saying about Whitepages Reverse Phone Lookup?

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Easy to use

Wonderful resource for determining real or phony incoming calls. Easy to use.

- Malcolm P.

Great resource! So convenient to check on unwanted numbers. Great service to discover frauds calling.

- William S.
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Unmatched data accuracy

Whitepages seems really accurate. For the most part every mobile number we’ve looked up has been correct and for the exact person we want to talk to.

- Danielle B.

I'm a realtor and cold call a lot for work. Whitepages has easily been the most accurate.

- Liz B.
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Enhancing safety and trust

Whitepages reverse phone is a great way to look up calls. Spam and Robo calls are quickly recognized and real people identified.

- Diana G.

Whitepages Premium helps me feel safer about meeting people online. After a quick search to look up their name or phone number, I know whether or not someone is safe to meet in person.

- Gabriella S.

How Does Free Reverse Phone Lookup Compare to Premium?

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Free Phone Lookup:

  • Phone owner’s name and address for most landlines and business numbers
  • Phone carrier details
  • Phone number line type: cellular, landline, VoIP
  • Spam rating and details
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Premium Phone Lookup:

  • Full name of the phone owner for all phone numbers
  • Complete address for the phone owner
  • Exact age and date of birth
  • Everything available for free too

Frequently Asked Questions

You can find out who owns a phone number with Whitepages free reverse phone lookup. Simply type in a phone number with area code in the search box and click search to find out who called you. You’ll get the phone owner’s name, address, and other contact information as well as if the number is reported as spam or if there is risk of fraud at no charge. This method is more effective than searching Google, social media profiles or other backward phone search engines.
To find out who called you for free depends on the type of phone number. Free reverse phone lookups are available for all landlines and business phone numbers at no additional cost. Read our guide to learn more about how to look up phone numbers for free. Cell phones and private phone numbers may require a fee, and you can find our complete pricing information on Whitepages Premium.
Yes, reverse phone lookup works for cell phones. You can find out who called from a phone using Whitepages backward phone number lookup.
You can find an address by phone number with a reverse phone number search. Name lookups by phone number can be instantly and securely accessed with a Whitepages Premium monthly subscription or one-time contact details report.
You can check a phone’s carrier by entering the number into our reverse phone lookup search bar and click “Search.” In seconds, you’ll see the phone carrier or service provider information from all major carriers, including Verizon, T Mobile, and AT&T. Source: Wikipedia. Whitepages covers cell phone provider lookup, landline carrier lookup, and VoIP networks, giving insight into who’s behind that phone number. Best of all, our phone carrier lookup is 100% free—no subscription required.
“Caller ID” typically shows the name or business associated with the phone number. Whitepages Reverse Phone Lookup can help confirm or fill in missing caller ID details.
No, Whitepages does not notify the owner of the number you look up. Your reverse phone lookups are completely private, anonymous, and confidential. We use secure encryption to ensure your searches remain protected and private.
Yes, Whitepages offers a Reverse Phone Lookup mobile app available for free download on both iOS and Android devices. Quickly identify unknown callers, verify phone numbers, and detect spam or scam calls directly from your smartphone.
Whitepages has phone owner information for more than 260 million phone numbers and has been the industry leader in reverse phone lookups since 1997. Our unparalleled data expertise, accuracy and Satisfaction Guarantee position it as the best reverse phone lookup tool on the market.
If you receive a spam or scam call, the best thing to do is not answer at all. Learn more about how to protect yourself from phone scams here.
If you answer the phone and the caller seems suspicious, do not respond to any questions, especially those that can be answered with "Yes". Scammers can record your response and use it for fraudulent activities. If you are asked by a person or a recording to hit a button to stop getting the calls, just hang up. Phone scammers often use these tricks to identify potential targets and may even use caller ID spoofing.
Stop unwanted robot calls by adding your number to the National Do Not Call Registry. This can be done via www.donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222 from the telephone number you want to register to the directory. To block calls to your cell phone, you can download a spam call blocking mobile app such as Hiya. If you are still getting robocalls, get advice from our experts on how to effectively avoid robot calls today.

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