Maine Reverse Phone Lookup

Identify Phone Number Location Using Maine Area Codes

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.

• +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 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:

For latest Maine phone numbering regulations, contact Michael Johnson at the Maine PUC via [email protected] or 207-287-1572.

Maine Phone Numbers

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):

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 Maine

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:

• Complaints have decreased since 2021, from 18,927 to 6,618 in 2024.
• Active registrations have steadily increased from 1,154,438 in 2020 to 1,201,753 in 2024.
• The top complaint topics include reducing debt (801), medical & prescriptions (625), and imposters (614).
• Robocalls accounted for 3,777 complaints, while live callers accounted for 2,295 complaints. 546 complaints did not specify the call type.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Maine 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, 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

Other Maine Phone Number Search Methods

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 Phone Number Searches

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.

• Facebook: Try searching for the phone number in the Facebook search bar. You can also use the Facebook public directory to search for people by name and location, then see if you can find a linked phone number on their profile.
• LinkedIn: LinkedIn is useful for verifying professional contacts. Use the LinkedIn people directory to search for individuals who may be associated with businesses in Maine. Given Maine's robust business sector, with over 43,185 establishments, this approach could be helpful.

Maine Business Phone Verification

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.

• Maine Secretary of State: Visit the Maine Secretary of State website. This site can offer information about Maine businesses and organizations.
• Maine Corporate Name Search: Use the Maine Corporate Name Search to search for businesses by name and get details about them, including contact information.

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