Find the carrier, line type, and country for any phone number. Powered by real-time telecom data.
Type or paste any phone number with the country code.
We query real-time telecom databases to find the current carrier and line type.
See the carrier name, line type (mobile/landline/VoIP), and country instantly.
A carrier lookup identifies which telecommunications company (carrier) services a specific phone number. It also reveals the line type (mobile, landline, or VoIP) and the country of origin. This is useful for verifying numbers, detecting spam, or understanding who you're calling.
Our carrier lookup uses real-time data from telecom databases, so results are highly accurate. The data accounts for number porting — if someone transferred their number to a new carrier, we show the current carrier, not the original one.
Mobile numbers are assigned to cellular devices and can receive SMS. Landline numbers are connected to a fixed physical location (home or office phone). VoIP (Voice over IP) numbers route calls over the internet and are used by services like Google Voice, Skype, and BubblyPhone.
Yes, our carrier lookup supports phone numbers from most countries worldwide. For the most accurate results, always include the country code (e.g., +44 for UK, +91 for India, +1 for US/Canada).
Yes, the carrier lookup tool is completely free to use. There is a rate limit of 20 lookups per hour to prevent abuse, but this is more than enough for normal usage. Registered BubblyPhone users get a higher limit of 50 lookups per hour.