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

Identify Phone Number Location Using Rhode Island Area Codes

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

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

For latest Rhode Island phone numbering regulations, contact Cindy Wilson-Frias at the Rhode Island PUC via [email protected] or 401-780-2147.

Rhode Island Phone Numbers

Rhode Island has approximately 1.6 million active phone numbers. Mobile phones are the dominant type with 1.2 million users, while traditional landlines are declining with only 46,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 343,000 numbers.

Therefore, tracing a Rhode Island phone number is most likely tracing a cell phone. The decline in landlines suggests that newer numbers may be harder to trace due to less public information compared to older landline numbers.

Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island

Rhode Island residents experienced a decrease in unwanted calls in 2024, with complaints totaling 5,124. While this marks a drop from previous years, robocalls and live callers remain a significant concern, according to the latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book.

Key Facts for Rhode Island Residents:

• 2,299 of Rhode Island's 5,124 complaints involved robocalls, accounting for a substantial portion of unwanted call reports.
• 454 complaints were for debt reduction schemes, followed by imposter scams (281) and medical & prescriptions (209), showing these remain the top threats to Rhode Island families.
• 870,864 Rhode Islanders have registered their numbers on the Do Not Call Registry, demonstrating strong community engagement in call protection efforts.
• Rhode Island ranks #40 nationally for complaints per 100,000 population, reflecting a moderate level of complaints per capita compared to other states.
• 2,418 complaints involved live callers, indicating that human-operated scam operations continue actively targeting the state.
• 407 complaints involved calls where the type of caller was not reported.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Rhode Island 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, Rhode Island 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:
Rhode Island Attorney General
Peter F. Neronha
(401) 274-4400