Identify who called from an unknown Maine landline or cell phone number using our free reverse phone lookup service. Search a phone number to find the caller's name, address, carrier, and other details. Identify the unknown callers, verify Maine businesses, or research potential scam calls.
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Maine has approximately 1.8 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the most common with 1.4 million users, while traditional landlines are less prevalent with 157,000 connections. Internet phone services account for about 243,000 numbers.
When searching a Maine phone number, it's most likely a cell phone. The decline in landlines suggests that newer numbers may be harder to trace compared to older landline numbers with more readily available public information.
Maine Voice Subscriptions (in thousands):
| Service Type | June 2023 | Dec 2023 | June 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile telephony | 1,411 | 1,432 | 1,447 |
| Local exchange telephone service | 179 | 162 | 157 |
| VoIP subscriptions | 244 | 241 | 243 |
| Total | 1,834 | 1,835 | 1,847 |
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:
To identify the location of an Maine phone number, you need to understand the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) structure that all Maine numbers follow: +1 NPA NXX XXXX.
The area code (NPA) is your key to determining location. By matching the three-digit area code to Maine'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 Maine, making it possible to narrow down the caller's general location.
Here's a complete list of Maine area codes with major cities:
| Area Codes | Cities |
|---|---|
| 207 | Portland, Lewiston, Bangor |
For latest Maine phone numbering regulations, contact Michael Johnson at the Maine PUC via [email protected] or 207-287-1572.
Maine residents experienced a decrease in unwanted call complaints in 2024, with 6,618 complaints, ranking #35 nationally per 100k population. The National Do Not Call Registry Data Book indicates a decline from previous years, with active registrations at 1,201,753, ranking #4 nationally per 100k population.
Key Facts for Maine Residents:
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, Maine residents reported 7,675 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $29,251,463, with a median loss of $$350 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:
Maine Attorney General
Aaron Frey
(207) 626-8800
Sometimes, a simple reverse phone lookup isn't enough to find the information you need about a Maine phone number. With Maine's population of 1,405,012 (as of July 1, 2024) and over 43,185 business establishments, it can take trying a few different ways to find out who owns a phone number. Here are some other methods you can use to identify a Maine phone number.
Social media can be a useful tool for finding information connected to a phone number. If you're meeting someone new and want to verify their phone number legitimacy, or if you want to confirm a potential partner's identity before meeting, social media searches can help.
If you suspect a phone number belongs to a business in Maine, you can use official state databases to verify it. If you're considering business partnerships with Maine companies or want to verify a vendor before making large purchases, this is a good step.
For the best results, it helps to use these methods together.
ThisNumber database includes over 28 million name and address records for about 23 million United States phone numbers. Our free reverse phone lookup results may include available information on owner's: