Arkansas Reverse Phone Lookup

Identify Phone Number Location Using Arkansas Area Codes

To identify the location of an Arkansas phone number, you need to understand the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) structure that all Alabama numbers follow: +1 NPA NXX XXXX.

• +1 - Country code indicating the United States
• NPA - The area code reveals the geographic region where the number was originally assigned
• NXX - Central office code that locates the specific neighborhood and identifies the service provider
• XXXX - Subscriber number identifies the individual phone line within that local exchange

The area code (NPA) is your key to determining location. By matching the three-digit area code to Arkansas's regional assignments, you can identify which part of the state the phone number originates from. Each area code corresponds to specific cities and counties throughout Arkansas, making it possible to narrow down the caller's general location.

Here's a complete list of Arkansas area codes with major cities:

For latest Arkansas phone numbering regulations, contact Elana Foley at the Arkansas PSC via [email protected]  or 501-682-5658.

Arkansas Phone Numbers

Arkansas has approximately 3.8 million active phone numbers. Cell phones account for the largest share with 3.2 million users, while traditional landlines have decreased to 167,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 384,000 numbers.

This data suggests that a search for an Arkansas phone number will most likely return a cell phone. The decline of landlines indicates that newer numbers are often harder to trace compared to older landline numbers, which historically had more publicly available information.

Arkansas Voice Subscriptions (in thousands):

Source: FCC Voice Telephone Services Report

Top 5 US Cell Phone Companies

Most phone numbers are cell phones, and most cell phone numbers come from the top three United States wireless companies. Here are the top five US Cell Phone Companies in Q1 2025:

• Verizon - 146 million customers
• T-Mobile US - 131 million customers
• AT&T Mobility - 118 million customers
• Boost Mobile - 7 million customers
• U.S. Cellular - 4.4 million customers

Robocalls and Unwanted Calls in Arkansas

Arkansas residents experienced a decrease in unwanted call complaints in 2024, with a total of 17,881 complaints, positioning the state at #22 nationally per 100K population. Active registrations on the Do Not Call Registry reached 2,291,777, ranking Arkansas #31 nationally per 100K population, according to the latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book.

Key Facts for Arkansas Residents:

• 10,893 of Arkansas complaints involved automated robocalls, representing the largest portion of all unwanted call reports statewide.
• 1,719 complaints were for fraudulent "medical & prescriptions" schemes, followed by reducing debt (1,257) and imposter scams (776).
• 2,291,777 Arkansans have registered their numbers on the Do Not Call Registry, demonstrating community engagement in call protection efforts.
• Complaints by Fiscal Year: 2020 (25,326), 2021 (29,842), 2022 (21,214), 2023 (15,522), and 2024 (17,881).
• 4,928 complaints involved live callers, indicating that human-operated scam operations continue actively targeting the state.
• 2,060 complaints had call types not reported, meaning the call could have been from a robocall or live caller.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Arkansas Fraud Statistics

According to the Federal Trade Commission's 2024 data, phone calls and text messages make up 35% of all fraud contact methods nationwide:

• Phone calls: 19% of fraud reports (284,659 reports, $948M in losses)
• Text messages: 16% of fraud reports (246,784 reports, $470M in losses)

More than 1 in 3 fraud attempts happen through phone communication. Phone call fraud costs victims a median of $1,500 per case. Text message fraud costs a median of $1,000 per victim.

In 2024, Arkansas residents reported 14,393 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $52,115,298, with a median loss of $375 per victim. With phone-based fraud representing such a significant portion of these cases, phone owner verification has become a critical consumer protection tool.

When you receive calls from unknown numbers, take a moment to research the caller's identity. Reverse phone lookup services allow you to search a phone number to find information about who's calling—including whether the number has been reported for fraudulent activity.

Received fraudulent calls or fallen victim to phone fraud? Report it immediately. Each report helps authorities identify fraud patterns and protect other consumers from similar scams.

Additional Contact:
Arkansas Attorney General
Tim Griffin
(800) 482-8982

Other Arkansas Phone Number Search Methods

Sometimes, a simple reverse phone lookup doesn't give you all the information you need about an Arkansas phone number. With Arkansas's population of over 3 million (3,088,354 as of July 1, 2024) and nearly 70,000 business establishments (69,634 according to 2022 County Business Patterns and Economic Census), alternative search methods can help identify the person or business behind the number.

Social Media Phone Number Searches

Social media can be useful when trying to identify a phone number. For example, if you're meeting someone new and want to verify their phone number legitimacy, social media searches can help. You can try searching for the phone number directly on Facebook or LinkedIn.

• Facebook: Use Facebook's phone number search function. Even if the person's profile isn't public, their number might be associated with their account. You can access the public directory here.
• LinkedIn: If you suspect the number belongs to a business professional, search for it on LinkedIn. Given Arkansas's significant number of businesses, it’s possible the number is listed on a profile. Use the LinkedIn people directory here.

Arkansas Business Phone Verification

If you believe the phone number belongs to an Arkansas business, using official state databases can help verify its legitimacy. This is particularly useful if you're considering business partnerships with Arkansas companies or need vendor verification before large purchases.

• Arkansas Secretary of State: Check the Arkansas Secretary of State's website (Arkansas Secretary of State). It provides access to official business registration information.
• Arkansas Business Entity Search: Use the Arkansas Business Entity Search tool (Arkansas Business Entity Search) to find registered businesses and their contact information, which may include the phone number you are trying to identify.

For the best results, it helps to use these methods together.