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Identify unknown Louisiana phone numbers.
Use ThisNumber's reverse phone lookup tool to find out who's calling you.
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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 Louisiana residents. Stop wondering who called you and start using this free lookup tool to identify the unknown callers, verify Louisiana businesses, or research potential scam calls.
To identify the location of an Louisiana phone number, you need to understand the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) structure that all Alabama numbers follow: +1 NPA NXX XXXX.
The area code (NPA) is your key to determining location. By matching the three-digit area code to Louisiana'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 Louisiana, making it possible to narrow down the caller's general location.
Here's a complete list of Louisiana area codes with major cities:
| Area Codes | Cities |
|---|---|
| 225 | Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Central |
| 318/457 | Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe |
| 337 | Lafayette, Lake Charles, New Iberia |
| 504 | New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner |
| 985 | Houma, Laplace, Slidell |
For latest Louisiana phone numbering regulations, contact Arnold Chauviere at the Louisiana PSC via [email protected] or 225-342-1403.
Louisiana has approximately 6.2 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the most popular choice with 5.2 million users, while traditional landlines are decreasing with only 216,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 728,000 numbers.
This means that when you search a Louisiana phone number, it's most likely a cell phone. The decline of landlines indicates that newer phone numbers may be harder to trace compared to older landline numbers, which often had more readily available public information.
Louisiana Voice Subscriptions (in thousands):
| Service Type | June 2023 | Dec 2023 | June 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile telephony | 5,203 | 5,252 | 5,247 |
| Local exchange telephone service | 270 | 258 | 216 |
| VoIP subscriptions | 751 | 741 | 728 |
| Total | 6,224 | 6,251 | 6,191 |
Source: FCC Voice Telephone Services Report
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:
Louisiana residents experienced 20,908 complaints in 2024 and ranks #44 nationally for complaints per 100k population, according to the latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book.
Key Facts for Louisiana Residents:
Louisiana residents can register their phone numbers to stop most unwanted telemarketing calls through the state's Do Not Call program, managed by the Louisiana Public Service Commission. Once registered, your number receives protection under state law after being on the list for the required waiting period.
The state program includes exemptions for calls you've specifically requested, calls related to existing debts or contracts, calls from businesses you already have relationships with, and calls from certain nonprofit organizations. Political calls and charitable fundraising calls from qualified organizations are also typically exempt, so you may still receive these even after registering.
Registration is free for Louisiana residents and lasts for five years before requiring renewal. You can register online, by phone, mail, or fax through the Public Service Commission's Do Not Call program. Telemarketers operating in Louisiana must register with the state, pay fees, and obtain quarterly updates of the Do Not Call list to ensure compliance.
If telemarketers continue calling after your number has been properly registered, you can file a complaint with the Louisiana Public Service Commission, which has authority to investigate violations and impose penalties of up to $1,500 per violation (or $3,000 for calls to residents 65 and older). This gives Louisiana residents strong local enforcement options beyond the federal do-not-call registry.
When using reverse phone lookup services to identify unknown callers, understanding Louisiana's comprehensive do-not-call protections helps you recognize which calls may be violations worth reporting to state authorities for investigation and potential penalties.
According to the Federal Trade Commission's 2024 data, phone calls and text messages make up 35% of all fraud contact methods nationwide:
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, Louisiana residents reported 68025 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $89.4M, with a median loss of $425 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:
Louisiana Attorney General
Liz Murrill
(225) 326-6000