Identify who called from an unknown North Carolina 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 North Carolina businesses, or research potential scam calls.
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North Carolina has approximately 14.1 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the dominant type with 11.8 million users, while traditional landlines are declining with 534,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 1.8 million numbers.
This indicates that when you search a North Carolina phone number, it's highly likely to be a cell phone. The decreasing use of landlines suggests that newer phone numbers might be more challenging to trace compared to older landline numbers with more readily available public information.
North Carolina Voice Subscriptions (in thousands):
Service Type | June 2023 | Dec 2023 | June 2024 |
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Mobile telephony | 11,484 | 11,660 | 11,774 |
Local exchange telephone service | 652 | 593 | 534 |
VoIP subscriptions | 1,922 | 1,853 | 1,823 |
Total | 14,058 | 14,106 | 14,131 |
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 North Carolina phone number, you need to understand the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) structure that all North Carolina numbers follow: +1 NPA NXX XXXX.
The area code (NPA) is your key to determining location. By matching the three-digit area code to North Carolina'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 North Carolina, making it possible to narrow down the caller's general location.
Here's a complete list of North Carolina area codes with major cities:
Area Codes | Cities |
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252 | Greenville, Rocky Mount, Wilson |
336/743 | Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point |
472/910 | Fayetteville, Wilmington, Jacksonville |
704/980 | Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia |
828 | Asheville, Hickory, Lenoir |
919/984 | Raleigh, Durham, Cary |
For latest North Carolina phone numbering regulations, contact Nathan Barber at the North Carolina UC via [email protected] or 919-733-0848.
North Carolina residents experienced a moderate level of unwanted calls in 2024, with 80,692 complaints. The National Do Not Call Registry Data Book ranks North Carolina #5 nationally per 100k population, but #38 in active registrations per 100k population.
Key Facts for North Carolina 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, North Carolina residents reported 63,176 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $276,797,227, with a median loss of $$407 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:
North Carolina Attorney General
Jeff Jackson
(919) 716-6400
Sometimes, a simple reverse phone lookup doesn't give you all the information you need about a North Carolina phone number. With a population of over 11 million and more than 254,000 businesses in North Carolina, trying a few different ways to search might be necessary. These alternative methods can help you find who's behind that number.
Social media can be a surprisingly useful tool for finding information connected to a phone number. For example, if you're meeting someone new and want to verify their phone number legitimacy, social media can sometimes help. Try these searches:
If you suspect a phone number belongs to a business in North Carolina, you can check official state records. This is especially helpful if you're considering business partnerships with North Carolina companies.
For the best results, it helps to use these methods together.
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