Identify who called from an unknown Alabama landline or cell phone number using our free reverse phone lookup service. Search a phone number to find the caller's name, address, carrier, and other details. Identify the unknown callers, verify Alabama businesses, or research potential scam calls.
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Alabama has approximately 6.5 million active phone numbers. Cell phones make up the majority with 5.5 million users, while traditional landlines have nearly disappeared with just 212,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 737,000 numbers.
This means that when you search an Alabama phone number, it's most likely a cell phone. The shift away from landlines means newer phone numbers are typically harder to trace than older landline numbers that had more public information available.
Alabama Voice Subscriptions (in thousands):
| Service Type | June 2023 | Dec 2023 | June 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile telephony | 5,470 | 5,548 | 5,545 |
| Local exchange telephone service | 272 | 251 | 212 |
| VoIP subscriptions | 726 | 720 | 737 |
| Total | 6,468 | 6,519 | 6,494 |
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:
To identify the location of an Alabama 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 Alabama'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 Alabama, making it possible to narrow down the caller's general location.
Here's a complete list of Alabama area codes with major cities:
| Area Codes | Cities |
|---|---|
| 205/659 | Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover |
| 251 | Mobile, Prichard, Daphne |
| 256/938 | Huntsville, Decatur, Madison |
| 334 | Montgomery, Dothan, Auburn |
For latest Alabama phone numbering regulations, contact Dee Newman at the Alabama PSC via Dee.Newman@psc.alabama.gov or 334-242-4272.
Alabama residents experienced a consistent level of unwanted calls in 2024, with 24,493 complaints, according to the latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book.
Key Facts for Alabama 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, Alabama residents reported 26,049 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $104,201,969, with a median loss of $$400 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:
Alabama Attorney General
Steve Marshall
(334) 242-7300
Sometimes, a simple reverse phone lookup isn't enough to find the information you need about an Alabama phone number. In these cases, trying other search methods can help. With Alabama's population estimated at 5,157,699 and over 105,071 business establishments, finding someone requires trying a few different ways.
Social media can be a useful tool for identifying Alabama phone numbers. For example, if you're meeting someone new and want to verify their phone number legitimacy, social media searches can help.
If you're trying to verify a phone number associated with an Alabama business, official state databases are your best bet. This can be helpful if you're considering business partnerships with Alabama companies. You can also confirm that the phone number is connected to the correct company.
For the best results, it helps to use these methods together.
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