Georgia Reverse Phone Lookup

Identify Phone Number Location Using Georgia Area Codes

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

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

For latest Georgia phone numbering regulations, contact Erica Wilson at the Georgia PSC via [email protected] or 404-651-9402.

Georgia Phone Numbers

Georgia has approximately 15.1 million active phone numbers. Cell phones account for the majority with 12.7 million users, while traditional landlines are declining with just 503,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 1.9 million numbers.

This means that when you search a Georgia phone number, it's most likely a cell phone. The shift away from landlines means newer phone numbers are typically harder to trace than older landline numbers that had more public information available.

Georgia 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 Georgia

Georgia residents experienced a decrease in unwanted calls in 2024, with complaints numbering 65,710. While the peak in 2021 was higher at 145,195 complaints, the state shows active engagement in call protection.

Key Facts for Georgia Residents:

• 65,710 complaints were reported in 2024, ranking Georgia #20 nationally for complaints per 100K population.
• Robocalls made up the majority of complaints, with 35,496 reported, compared to 24,663 from live callers. 5,551 complaints did not specify the call type.
• Medical & prescriptions scams were the top complaint topic, with 7,416 reports, followed by imposter scams (5,882) and debt reduction (4,516).
• Active registrations on the Do Not Call Registry totaled 7,937,103, placing Georgia #36 nationally for registrations per 100K population.
• Complaints have decreased since the peak in 2021.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Georgia 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, Georgia residents reported 228132 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $291.3M, with a median loss of $450 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:
Georgia Attorney General
Chris Carr
(404) 656-3300

Other Georgia Phone Number Search Methods

When a simple reverse phone lookup doesn't give you enough information, there are other ways to identify Georgia phone numbers. With a population of 11,180,878 people and 258,377 businesses across the state, sometimes finding information requires trying a few different ways.

Social Media Phone Number Searches

Social media can be helpful in tracking down information connected to a phone number. If you're meeting someone new and want to verify their phone number legitimacy, or perhaps to confirm a potential business contact's identity, social media searches can offer insights.

• Facebook: Try searching the phone number directly in the Facebook search bar. You can also use the Facebook public directory to search for individuals by name and location, which can then be cross-referenced with the phone number.
• LinkedIn: Since Georgia has many business establishments, LinkedIn can be especially useful for verifying professional contacts. Search for the phone number on the platform, or use the LinkedIn people directory to find professionals and potentially connect their profile to a phone number.

Georgia Business Phone Verification

If you're considering business partnerships with Georgia companies or need to verify a vendor before making large purchases, checking official state databases is a smart move.

• Georgia Secretary of State: Visit the Georgia Secretary of State website, the official regulatory department, to find official information about businesses registered in Georgia.
• Georgia Business Search: Use the Georgia Business Search tool to look up businesses by name and retrieve their registered contact information, which may include a phone number. This is important to ensure the contact number matches the record.

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