Mississippi Reverse Phone Lookup

Identify Phone Number Location Using Mississippi Area Codes

To identify the location of an Mississippi phone number, you need to understand the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) structure that all Mississippi 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 Mississippi'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 Mississippi, making it possible to narrow down the caller's general location.

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

For latest Mississippi phone numbering regulations, contact Tim Jones at the Mississippi PUC via [email protected] or 601-961-5419.

Mississippi Phone Numbers

Mississippi has approximately 3.6 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are dominant with 3.1 million users, while landlines are diminishing with just 101,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 352,000 numbers.

This indicates that searching a Mississippi phone number will most likely lead to a cell phone. The decline of landlines suggests that tracing newer phone numbers might be more complex compared to older landline numbers that had more readily available public information.

Mississippi 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 Mississippi

Mississippi residents experienced 13,903 complaints, ranking #41 nationally (per 100K population), according to the latest data. Active registrations totaled 1,832,931, ranking #47 nationally (per 100K population). The National Do Not Call Registry Data Book provides detailed information.

Key Facts for Mississippi Residents:

• Complaints have fluctuated over the past few years, from 12,796 in 2020 to a peak of 22,137 in 2021, then dropping to 13,903 in 2024.
• Active registrations have steadily increased from 1,734,038 in 2020 to 1,832,931 in 2024.
• Medical & prescriptions scams are the most reported complaint topic, with 2,022 reports.
• Robocalls account for the largest portion of call types, with 6,991 complaints.
• Live callers were responsible for 5,855 complaints.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Mississippi 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, Mississippi residents reported 12,911 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $44,397,299, with a median loss of $$353 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:
Mississippi Attorney General
Lynn Fitch
(601) 359-3680

Other Mississippi Phone Number Search Methods

Sometimes a simple reverse phone lookup isn't enough to find the information you need about a Mississippi phone number. When that happens, trying other search methods can help you identify who's calling. Mississippi has a population of about 2,943,045, with 60,469 business establishments. With so many people and businesses, finding information may require several different search approaches.

Social Media Phone Number Searches

Social media can be a good way to identify a phone number. If you're meeting someone new and want to verify their phone number legitimacy, or for dating safety to confirm potential partners' identity before meeting, try searching their number on social media platforms.

• Facebook: Use the Facebook public directory to search for the phone number. Enter the number in the search bar and see if any profiles are associated with it.
• LinkedIn: For professional verification, search the LinkedIn people directory. This is especially useful in Mississippi, where many of the 60,469 businesses use LinkedIn for networking and recruitment.

Mississippi Business Phone Verification

If the phone number belongs to a business, you can use official state databases to verify its information. This is helpful if you're considering business partnerships with Mississippi companies or need vendor verification before large purchases or contracts.

• Mississippi Secretary of State: Visit the Mississippi Secretary of State website. This is the first place to check for official records.
• Mississippi Business Search: Use the Mississippi Business Search to find business registration and corporation information. Enter the phone number or business name to find matching records.

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