Florida Reverse Phone Lookup

Reverse Phone Lookup

ThisNumber has over 28 million name and address records for about 23 million phone numbers, making it one of the best reverse phone lookup services for Florida residents. Stop wondering who called you and start using this free lookup tool to identify the unknown callers, verify Florida businesses, or research potential scam calls.

Identify Phone Number Location Using Florida Area Codes

To identify the location of an Florida 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 Florida'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 Florida, making it possible to narrow down the caller's general location.

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

For latest Florida phone numbering regulations, contact Greg Fogleman at the Florida PSC via [email protected] or 850-413-6574.

Florida Phone Numbers

Florida has approximately 30.7 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the dominant type with 25.8 million users, while traditional landlines are declining with 653,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 4.3 million numbers.

This means that when you search a Florida phone number, it's most likely a cell phone. The decrease in landlines suggests newer phone numbers will be harder to trace than older landline numbers that had more readily available public information.

Florida 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 Florida

Florida residents experienced a rise in unwanted call complaints in 2024, reaching 149,236, a slight increase from the 139,709 complaints recorded in 2023, according to the latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book.

Key Facts for Florida Residents:

• 73,655 of Florida's 149,236 complaints involved automated robocalls, representing the largest portion of unwanted call reports statewide.
• 14,383 complaints were for fraudulent "medical & prescriptions" schemes, followed by imposter scams (11,570) and debt reduction fraud (9,169), showing these remain the top threats to Florida families.
• Over 16.3 million Floridians have registered their numbers on the Do Not Call Registry, demonstrating strong community engagement in call protection efforts.
• A decrease in complaints from 2021's peak of 388,453 shows that protective measures are making a real difference for Florida households.
• 60,580 complaints involved live callers, indicating that human-operated scam operations continue actively targeting the state.
• Florida ranks #12 nationally for complaints per 100,000 population, reflecting a moderate level of complaints per capita compared to other states.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Florida 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, Florida residents reported 474314 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $866.1M, with a median loss of $520 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:
Florida Attorney General
James Uthmeier
(850) 414-3300