Michigan 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 Michigan residents. Stop wondering who called you and start using this free lookup tool to identify the unknown callers, verify Michigan businesses, or research potential scam calls.

Identify Phone Number Location Using Michigan Area Codes

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

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

For latest Michigan phone numbering regulations, contact Josh McConkie at the Michigan PSC via [email protected] or 517-284-8198.

Michigan Phone Numbers

Michigan has approximately 13.5 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the dominant form of communication with 11.3 million users, while traditional landlines are declining, with around 352,000 connections. Internet phone services account for about 1.8 million numbers.

This indicates that most phone number searches in Michigan will likely lead to a cell phone. The reduction in landlines suggests that newer numbers might be more challenging to trace compared to older landline numbers that historically had more publicly accessible data.

Michigan 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 Michigan

Michigan residents experienced a moderate level of unwanted calls in 2024, with 65,083 complaints. Michigan ranks #16 nationally, per 100K population, according to the latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book.

Key Facts for Michigan Residents:

• 32,647 of Michigan's complaints involved automated robocalls.
• 6,836 complaints were for fraudulent "medical & prescriptions" schemes, followed by reducing debt scams (5,186) and imposter scams (4,867).
• 8,747,235 Michiganders have registered their numbers on the Do Not Call Registry.
• Complaints in 2024 have fallen significantly from a high of 128,812 in 2020.
• 25,337 complaints involved live callers.
• Michigan ranks #7 nationally for active registrations per 100,000 population.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Michigan 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, Michigan residents reported 117326 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $204.0M, 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:
Michigan Attorney General
Dana Nessel
(517) 373-1110