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

Identify Phone Number Location Using Nebraska Area Codes

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

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

For latest Nebraska phone numbering regulations, contact Cullen Robbins at the Nebraska PSC via [email protected] or 402-471-0230.

Nebraska Phone Numbers

Nebraska has approximately 2.8 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the most common with about 2.2 million users, while traditional landlines are declining with only 181,000 connections. Internet phone services account for roughly 373,000 numbers.

This indicates that most phone numbers you encounter in Nebraska are likely cell phones. The decrease in landlines means that tracing newer phone numbers can be more challenging compared to older landline numbers, which often had more readily available public information.

Nebraska 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 Nebraska

Nebraska residents experienced 14,925 complaints related to unwanted calls in 2024, ranking the state #6 nationally per 100,000 population, according to the latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book. The state also has 1,635,777 active registrations on the Do Not Call Registry, ranking #16 nationally per 100,000 population.

Key Facts for Nebraska Residents:

• Complaint trends have varied, with 25,291 complaints in 2021, decreasing to 12,737 in 2023, before rising to 14,925 in 2024.
• Active registrations have steadily increased from 1,568,980 in 2020 to 1,635,777 in 2024.
• Top complaint topics include reducing debt (1,306), imposters (1,303), and medical & prescriptions (1,129).
• Robocalls account for 7,590 complaints, followed by live callers at 4,586 and call type not reported at 2,749.
• Complaints vary by county, as indicated by the map.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Nebraska 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, Nebraska residents reported 17438 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $41.9M, with a median loss of $400 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:
Nebraska Attorney General
Mike Hilgers
(402) 471-2682

Are Reverse Phone Lookups Legal in Nebraska? Your Privacy Rights Explained

Yes, reverse phone lookups are generally legal in Nebraska. However, your phone data is now protected under the Nebraska Data Privacy Act (effective January 1, 2025), which gives you specific rights over how companies can collect, use, and sell your personal information—including phone numbers.

What Phone Data is Protected Under Nebraska Law?

The Nebraska Data Privacy Act protects your "personal data," which includes any information linked or reasonably linkable to you as an identifiable person. This covers:

• Your phone number and associated contact information
• Location data from your phone (considered "sensitive data" requiring special consent)
• Any data revealing your racial origin, religious beliefs, health information, or sexual orientation
• Biometric data processed to identify you uniquely

Your Rights as a Nebraska Consumer

Under the Nebraska Data Privacy Act, you have five key rights regarding your phone data:

1. Right to Know: Confirm whether a company is processing your personal data and access that data
2. Right to Correct: Fix inaccurate information companies have about you
3. Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data
4. Right to Data Portability: Get a copy of your data in a usable format
5. Right to Opt Out: Stop companies from selling your data, using it for targeted advertising, or automated decision-making

How to Exercise Your Privacy Rights in Nebraska

Request Timeline: Companies must respond to your privacy requests within 45 days (extendable to 90 days for complex requests).

Appeal Process: If a company denies your request, you have the right to appeal within 60 days. If the appeal is also denied, the company must provide a direct way to file a complaint with the Nebraska Attorney General.

No Account Required: Companies cannot require you to create an account just to make a privacy request, though they may ask you to log into an existing account for verification.

How to Remove Your Phone Number from Lookup Databases

To protect your phone privacy in Nebraska:

1. Contact data brokers directly: Request deletion of your information under your right to delete
2. Use opt-out mechanisms: Look for "universal opt-out" signals that companies must honor
3. File complaints when necessary: Report violations to the Nebraska Attorney General's Office

Who Enforces Nebraska Phone Privacy Laws?

Enforcement Authority: The Nebraska Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce privacy violations. There is no private right of action, meaning you cannot sue companies directly.

Violation Process: Before taking action, the Attorney General must give companies a 30-day notice to fix violations. This "cure period" does not expire, unlike some other state laws.

Penalties: Companies that fail to comply face fines up to $7,500 per violation.

Business Coverage: The law applies to any business that conducts business in Nebraska or serves Nebraska residents and processes personal data—regardless of company size (except federally-defined small businesses with fewer than 500 employees).

For questions about your privacy rights or to file complaints, visit the Nebraska Data Privacy homepage or contact the Nebraska Attorney General's Office directly.