Before you text or call
Is it a cell phone or a landline?
You can’t tell by looking. A cell phone, an office landline and a VoIP number can all share the same area code. Enter the number in our free lookup and see its line type in seconds.
Why people check
“Half my texts never get a reply”
Most landlines can’t receive a text. If your list mixes cell phones and office lines, part of every campaign goes nowhere. Find the cell phones first.
“Our reminders aren’t reaching people”
Schools, clinics and service businesses send appointment and pickup reminders by text. Know which contacts need a call instead.
“Should I call this number back?”
See whether an unfamiliar number is a cell phone, a landline, a VoIP app or a toll-free line before you return the call.
What each result means
- Cell phone
- A mobile number from a wireless carrier. Usually the one to text.
- Landline
- A fixed home or business line. Call it rather than text it.
- VoIP
- An internet phone service, such as Google Voice or a business phone system. More on VoIP numbers.
- Toll-free
- An 800-style number, usually a business or call center.
- Fake
- The number can’t be called or texted. How fake number checks work.
Good to know
People sometimes move a number from a landline to a cell phone, or between carriers. Updated porting information varies by country, and Canadian results may reflect the number’s original assignment.
A line type result doesn’t tell you who owns the number, whether a text will be delivered, or whether you have permission to call or text someone. Handle consent and Do Not Call checks separately.
Sort your whole list at once
Check one number free, no signup needed. For a list, upload a CSV or Excel file and get the line type for every number, from $0.004 each with a $35 minimum. You’ll see your total before you pay. Need it in your app? The API returns the same result in real time.