Pennsylvania Reverse Phone Lookup

Identify Phone Number Location Using Pennsylvania Area Codes

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

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

For latest Pennsylvania phone numbering regulations, contact John-Paul Rodgers at the Pennsylvania PUC via [email protected] or 717-214-9115.

Pennsylvania Phone Numbers

Pennsylvania has approximately 18.3 million active phone numbers. Cell phones make up the majority with nearly 14.6 million users, while traditional landlines are declining with just 928,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 2.8 million numbers.

This indicates that when you search a Pennsylvania phone number, it's highly likely to be a cell phone. The decrease in landlines suggests that newer phone numbers may have limited publicly available information compared to older landline numbers.

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania residents experienced a decrease in unwanted call complaints in 2024, with complaints totaling 64,515. Active registrations on the Do Not Call Registry reached 11,070,192, showing continued engagement in call protection efforts, according to the latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book.

Key Facts for Pennsylvania Residents:

• Robocalls were the most common complaint type, with 33,901 reports, followed by live caller complaints (23,682) and call type not reported (6,932).
• Reducing debt scams topped the complaint topics with 5,232 reports, followed by medical & prescriptions scams (4,362) and imposter scams (4,094), highlighting these as prevalent threats.
• Pennsylvania ranks #33 nationally for complaints per 100,000 population and #10 nationally for active registrations per 100,000 population.
• A significant decrease in complaints since 2021, from 196,930 to 64,515, indicates ongoing protective measures are effective.
• Common complaint topics also include energy, solar, & utilities (1,904), home improvement & cleaning (492), and warranties & protection plans (468).

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania residents reported 184269 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $285.4M, 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:
Pennsylvania Attorney General
Dave Sunday
(717) 787-3391

Other Pennsylvania Phone Number Search Methods

When a simple reverse phone lookup doesn't give you enough information, there are other ways to find out who owns a Pennsylvania phone number. With a population of 13,078,751 and 307,685 business establishments in Pennsylvania, it’s sometimes necessary to try a few different search methods to find the information you need.

Social Media Phone Number Searches

Social media can sometimes help you identify a phone number. For example, if you're meeting someone new and want to verify their phone number, social media searches can be helpful.

• Facebook: Try searching the phone number on Facebook. Use the Facebook public directory to enter the number and see if a profile matches.
• LinkedIn: If the phone number belongs to a business professional, LinkedIn might have their contact information. Pennsylvania has a large business community, with 307,685 business establishments, so it’s worth checking. Use the LinkedIn people directory and try variations of the number.

Pennsylvania Business Phone Verification

If you're considering business partnerships with Pennsylvania companies, or need to verify a vendor before making large purchases, checking official state databases can help verify a Pennsylvania business phone number.

• Pennsylvania Department of State: Visit the Pennsylvania Department of State website for official information.
• Pennsylvania Business Entity Search: Use the Pennsylvania Business Entity Search tool to find business registration details and contact information, including phone numbers.

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