Utah Reverse Phone Lookup

Identify Phone Number Location Using Utah Area Codes

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

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

For latest Utah phone numbering regulations, contact Casey Coleman at the Utah PSC via [email protected] or 801-530-6775.

Utah Phone Numbers

Utah has approximately 4.2 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the most popular with about 3.6 million users, while traditional landlines are declining with only 137,000 connections across the state. Internet phone services account for approximately 528,000 numbers.

This indicates that when searching a Utah phone number, it's highly likely to be a cell phone. The decrease in landlines suggests newer phone numbers might be harder to trace compared to older landline numbers that historically had more readily available public information.

Utah 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 Utah

Utah residents experienced a moderate level of complaints related to unwanted calls in 2024. According to the National Do Not Call Registry Data Book, the state recorded 14,873 complaints.

Key Facts for Utah Residents:

• Utah ranks #42 nationally for complaints per 100,000 population.
• Active Registrations: 2,173,439 (#46 nationally, per 100K population).
• Top complaint topics: Reducing debt (1,503), Medical & prescriptions (1,222), and Imposters (1,176).
• Robocalls accounted for a significant portion of complaints: 7,600 complaints involved robocalls, while 6,094 were attributed to live callers.
• Call type not reported: 1,179 complaints.
• Complaints by Fiscal Year: 2020 (35,638), 2021 (44,048), 2022 (22,807), 2023 (17,499), 2024 (14,873).
• Active Registrations by Fiscal Year: 2020 (2,069,219), 2021 (2,102,000), 2022 (2,123,425), 2023 (2,145,079), 2024 (2,173,439).

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Utah 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, Utah residents reported 19,493 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $113,094,286, with a median loss of $$550 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:
Utah Attorney General
Derek Brown
(801) 538-9600

Other Utah Phone Number Search Methods

Sometimes a standard reverse phone lookup doesn't give you all the information you need to identify a Utah phone number. When that happens, trying other search methods can help. Utah has a population of 3,503,613 (as of July 1, 2024) and 93,706 business establishments, meaning a lot of phone numbers might need different search approaches.

Social Media Phone Number Searches

Social media can sometimes help you identify an unknown Utah phone number. If you're meeting someone new and want to verify their phone number legitimacy, social media may provide clues.

• Facebook: You can try entering the phone number directly into the Facebook search bar, or use the Facebook public directory to see if the number is associated with a public profile.
• LinkedIn: If you suspect the number belongs to a professional, search the LinkedIn people directory. Given Utah's significant number of businesses, this can be helpful for verifying professional contacts.

Utah Business Phone Verification

If you believe the phone number belongs to a business in Utah, you can use official state databases to verify it. This is particularly useful if you're considering business partnerships with Utah companies.

• Utah Business Search: Use the Utah Business Search, offered by the Utah Secretary of State, to search for businesses by name or other details if you have them. If you find the business, you might find their phone number listed.

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

Are Reverse Phone Lookups Legal in Utah?

Yes, reverse phone lookups are legal in Utah. However, your phone number is considered personal data under the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), giving you specific rights to control how businesses use your information.

What Phone Data is Protected Under Utah Law?

Phone numbers are classified as personal data under the UCPA, defined as "any information that is linked or reasonably linkable to an identified individual," which explicitly includes phone numbers along with names, email addresses, and IP addresses.

Your Utah Phone Privacy Rights

The UCPA provides Utah consumers with several essential rights concerning their personal data:

1. Confirm: Whether a business is processing your personal data
2. Access: View and obtain a copy of your data
3. Delete: Request deletion of your data
4. Opt Out: Stop companies from selling your data and using it for targeted advertising

How to Exercise Your Rights

Submit a request to a business specifying which right you intend to exercise. The business must respond within 45 days. Your first request per year is free.

Who Enforces Violations

The Utah Attorney General has enforcement authority, while the Utah Division of Consumer Protection investigates consumer complaints. Violators receive a 30-day cure period, then face fines up to $7,500 per violation plus damages. There is no private right of action.

Coverage Limitation: The UCPA only applies to businesses with $25+ million annual revenue that either process data from 100,000+ Utah consumers or derive over 50% of revenue from data sales.

For complaints or questions, contact the Utah Division of Consumer Protection or view the full Utah Consumer Privacy Act (Utah Code § 13-61-101).