Reverse Phone Lookup Ohio

Reverse Phone Number Lookup in Ohio

Ohio has approximately 16.1 million active phone numbers. Mobile phones are the dominant type with around 13.5 million users, while traditional landlines continue to decline, now serving about 682,000 connections statewide. Internet-based phone services account for roughly 2 million numbers.

Searching an Ohio phone number will likely lead to a mobile phone. The decline in landlines means that newer numbers are often more difficult to trace compared to older landline numbers that once had more easily accessible public information.

Ohio 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

Ohio Area Code Lookup

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

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

For latest Ohio phone numbering regulations, contact Robbin Russell at the Ohio PUC via [email protected] or 614-466-0401.

Robocalls and Unwanted Calls in Ohio

Ohio residents experienced a decrease in unwanted call complaints in 2024, with 99,873 complaints registered. Ohio ranks #2 nationally for complaints per 100k population, according to the National Do Not Call Registry Data Book.

Key Facts for Ohio Residents:

• Ohio had 99,873 complaints in 2024, ranking #2 nationally for complaints per 100K population.
• 9,988,693 active registrations on the Do Not Call Registry, ranking #13 nationally per 100K population.
• Medical & prescriptions schemes topped the list of complaints by topic with 10,334 reports.
• Robocalls accounted for the largest portion of complaints by call type, with 45,102 reports.
• 38,063 complaints involved live callers.
• Complaints by fiscal year have decreased from 217,911 in 2021 to 99,873 in 2024.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Ohio 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, Ohio residents reported 63,367 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $226,195,712, with a median loss of $$350 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:
Ohio Attorney General
Dave Yost
(614) 466-4320

Free Reverse Phone Lookup with Name

Sometimes, a simple reverse phone lookup doesn't give you all the information you need about an Ohio phone number. With Ohio's large population of 11,883,304 (as of July 1, 2024) and 254,594 business establishments, it can be challenging to pinpoint who owns a number. In these cases, trying a few different search methods can help you find the information you're looking for.

Social Media Phone Number Searches

Social media platforms can sometimes reveal information linked to a phone number. If you're trying to verify a phone number, social media can provide clues about the owner's identity. For example, if you're meeting someone new and want to verify their phone number legitimacy, or wanting to confirm potential partners' identity before meeting.

• Facebook allows you to search using a phone number in their public directory. Visit the Facebook public directory and enter the phone number to see if any matching profiles appear.
• LinkedIn can be useful for verifying professional contacts, especially within Ohio's large business community. Try searching the LinkedIn people directory using the phone number to see if it's associated with a professional profile.

Ohio Business Phone Verification

If you suspect the phone number belongs to an Ohio business, you can use official state resources to verify its legitimacy. This can be useful if you're considering business partnerships with Ohio companies or performing vendor verification before large purchases or contracts.

• The Ohio Secretary of State website is a valuable resource for verifying business information. Visit the Ohio Secretary of State website.
• Use the Ohio Business Search tool to search for businesses by name or other identifying information, which may include their phone number. Access the Ohio Business Search database to conduct your search.

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