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

Identify Phone Number Location Using Montana Area Codes

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

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

For latest Montana phone numbering regulations, contact Katie Sheard at the Montana PSC via [email protected] or 406-444-4266.

Montana Phone Numbers

Montana has approximately 1.46 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the most popular type, with about 1.2 million users, while traditional landlines continue to decrease with about 104,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services have around 152,000 subscribers.

This means that when you search a Montana phone number, it's most likely a cell phone. The decreasing number of landlines implies newer phone numbers are often harder to trace compared to older landline numbers, which had more readily available public information.

Montana 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 Montana

Montana residents experienced 4,955 complaints related to unwanted calls in 2024. The state ranks #43 nationally for complaints per 100,000 population. The latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book shows that 878,624 Montana residents have registered their numbers on the Do Not Call Registry.

Key Facts for Montana Residents:

• A total of 4,955 complaints were reported in Montana in FY 2024.
• The number of active registrations in Montana reached 878,624 in FY 2024, ranking #20 nationally per 100k population.
• The top complaint topic was "reducing debt" schemes (478 complaints), followed by imposter scams (411 complaints) and "medical & prescriptions" (267 complaints).
• Robocalls accounted for 2,672 of the complaints, while live callers accounted for 1,967 complaints. 316 complaints did not report call type.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Montana 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, Montana residents reported 9651 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $22.5M, with a median loss of $459 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:
Montana Attorney General
Austin Knudsen
(406) 444-2026

Are Reverse Phone Lookups Legal in Montana?

Yes, reverse phone lookups are legal in Montana. However, lookup companies must follow the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act if they process data from 50,000+ Montana residents or earn 25%+ revenue from selling personal data.

What Phone Information is Protected in Montana?

Your phone number is protected when it's linked to your identity, including:

• Phone numbers tied to your name or address
• Call records and location data from phone usage
• Contact details combined with other personal information

Publicly available phone directories and properly anonymized data are not protected.

Your Rights to Control Phone Lookup Data

Under Montana law, you can:

1. Find out what data they have: Ask if a company is processing your phone information
2. Get your data deleted: Request removal of your phone number from their database
3. Opt out of sales: Stop companies from selling your phone data to third parties
4. Correct wrong information: Fix inaccurate phone data they have about you

How to Remove Your Phone Number

Contact the company directly: They must respond within 45 days and can't charge you for the first request each year.

If denied: You can appeal within 60 days. If still denied, contact the Montana Attorney General.

No lawsuits allowed: You cannot sue companies directly - only the state Attorney General can enforce violations.

Bottom Line for Montana Residents

Reverse phone lookups are legal, but you have the right to opt out and delete your data from most commercial databases. Companies must honor these requests within 45 days or face state enforcement action.