Carrier Intelligence

CarrierLookup

Comprehensive carrier intelligence and network information for any phone number worldwide. Optimize routing, prevent fraud, and enhance telecommunications operations with accurate carrier data.

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195+

Countries

15K+

Carriers

<200ms

Response Time

Comprehensive Carrier Intelligence

Everything you need to identify, verify, and optimize telecommunications operations

Global Carrier Identification

Identify current and original carrier for any phone number globally across 195+ countries. Our database includes real-time carrier information with support for major and regional carriers worldwide.

195+ country coverage

15K+ carrier database

Real-time identification

Regional carrier support

Advanced Network Type Detection

Comprehensive line type classification including mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free, premium rate, and satellite numbers. Essential for routing optimization and compliance management.

6+ line type classifications

VoIP detection

Premium rate identification

Satellite network support

Mobile Number Portability Intelligence

Comprehensive MNP data including porting history, original carrier, current carrier, porting timestamps, and carrier migration patterns. Critical for accurate routing and billing.

Complete porting history

Migration pattern analysis

Timestamp tracking

Routing optimization

Geographic & Regulatory Intelligence

Detailed geographic information including country, region, timezone, and regulatory data. Essential for compliance with local regulations and optimized service delivery.

Country-level identification

Regional classification

Timezone mapping

Regulatory compliance

Carrier Intelligence Use Cases

Real-world applications for telecommunications optimization and fraud prevention

Telecom Routing & Optimization

Optimize call routing decisions based on accurate carrier information. Reduce costs and improve call quality with intelligent routing algorithms.

35% cost reduction

Least cost routing

Quality-based routing

Carrier preference

Route optimization

Fraud Prevention & Security

Identify suspicious number patterns and prevent telecommunications fraud. Detect premium rate scams and unauthorized network usage.

78% fraud detection

Premium rate detection

Unauthorized usage

Number spoofing

Carrier verification

Customer Verification & Onboarding

Verify customer phone numbers and carrier information during registration. Ensure accurate billing and improve customer data quality.

92% accuracy improvement

Identity verification

Billing optimization

Data quality

Customer onboarding

Enterprise Communications

Optimize enterprise communication systems with accurate carrier data. Improve internal routing and reduce telecommunications costs.

40% efficiency gain

Internal routing

Cost optimization

System integration

Performance monitoring

Carrier Intelligence Market Insights

Industry research on telecommunications and mobile network operations

Global Telecom Market

Market Size$1.8T

Mobile Subscribers6.8B

The global telecommunications marketreached $1.8 trillion in 2024, serving over 6.8 billion mobile subscribers worldwide across 15,000+ carriers.

Number Portability & Routing

Annual Porting Volume47M

Routing Cost Savings35%

FCC data shows 47 million numbers ported annually in the US alone, while intelligent carrier routing reduces telecom costs by up to 35% for service providers.

Carrier Intelligence Business Value

195+

Countries Covered

15K+

Carrier Database

78%

Fraud Detection Rate

200ms

Response Time

Modern carrier intelligence platforms serve 195+ countries with databases covering 15,000+ carriers worldwide.GSMA research indicates telecom operators achieve 78% fraud detection rates and 35% cost reductions through intelligent carrier routing and network optimization.

Simple Carrier Lookup Integration

Get comprehensive carrier intelligence with a single API call

POST /v1/lookup/carrier

// Carrier lookup with comprehensive network intelligence
const response = await fetch('https://api.1lookup.io/v1/lookup/carrier', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    phone: '+14155552671',
    include_history: true,
    include_geography: true
  })
})

// Comprehensive response
{
  "phone_number": "4155552671",
  "country_code": "US",
  "carrier": {
    "name": "Verizon Wireless",
    "code": "VZW",
    "type": "mobile",
    "mcc": "310",
    "mnc": "012"
  },
  "original_carrier": {
    "name": "AT&T Mobility",
    "code": "ATT",
    "type": "mobile"
  },
  "line_type": "mobile",
  "ported": true,
  "porting_date": "2023-03-15T10:30:00Z",
  "geography": {
    "country": "United States",
    "region": "California",
    "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles"
  },
  "network_info": {
    "technology": "LTE",
    "roaming": false,
    "mnp_status": "ported_in"
  },
  "tokens_used": 2
}

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Technical Specifications

Countries Supported

195+

Carrier Database

15,000+

Response Time

<200ms

Accuracy

Enterprise-grade

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