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US Phone Lookup /
Identify unknown New York phone numbers.
Use ThisNumber's reverse phone lookup tool to find out who's calling you.
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State Data
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City Data
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 New York residents. Stop wondering who called you and start using this free lookup tool to identify the unknown callers, verify New York businesses, or research potential scam calls.
To identify the location of an New York phone number, you need to understand the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) structure that all Alabama numbers follow: +1 NPA NXX XXXX.
The area code (NPA) is your key to determining location. By matching the three-digit area code to New York'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 New York, making it possible to narrow down the caller's general location.
Here's a complete list of New York area codes with major cities:
For latest New York phone numbering regulations, contact Lauriann Mullen at the New York PSC via [email protected] or 518-457-5762.
New York has approximately 31.6 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the dominant service with 25.3 million users, while traditional landlines are declining with 1.2 million connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 5.1 million numbers.
This indicates that when searching a New York phone number, it's highly likely a cell phone. The continued decline of landlines suggests that newer numbers will increasingly be mobile and potentially harder to trace than older, more publicly listed landline numbers.
New York Voice Subscriptions (in thousands):
| Service Type | June 2023 | Dec 2023 | June 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile telephony | 24,871 | 25,112 | 25,302 |
| Local exchange telephone service | 1,672 | 1,304 | 1,215 |
| VoIP subscriptions | 5,048 | 5,141 | 5,067 |
| Total | 31,591 | 31,557 | 31,584 |
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:
New York saw a decrease in unwanted call complaints in FY 2024, totaling 104,812. The state ranks #29 nationally in complaints per 100,000 population, according to the latest data from the National Do Not Call Registry.
Key Facts for New York 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, New York residents reported fraud cases resulting in total losses of , with a median loss of $ 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:
New York Attorney General
Letitia A. James
(518) 776-2000