Carrier detection improves SMS delivery by 40%

Master Phone Carrier Detection

Optimize your SMS campaigns with precise carrier detection across 232 countries. Learn how to identify mobile networks, line types, and optimize delivery to reduce SMS costs by 40%.

232
countries supported worldwide
40%
SMS cost reduction achieved
99.6%
carrier detection accuracy
1,500+
mobile network operators detected

What is Phone Carrier Detection?

Carrier detection identifies the mobile network operator (MNO) and line type for any phone number. This includes determining if it's mobile, landline, VoIP, or premium rate, plus the specific carrier.

Impact: Companies save an average of 40% on SMS costs by routing messages through optimal carriers and avoiding expensive line types like premium rate numbers.

Critical Business Impact

Cost Savings
40% reduction in SMS costs on average
Delivery Rates
98% delivery rate with carrier optimization
Fraud Prevention
Identify VoIP and high-risk line types
Route Optimization
Choose optimal carriers for each region

1,500+ Carriers We Detect Worldwide

Mobile Carriers

Verizon Wireless
AT&T Mobility
T-Mobile USA

Landline Providers

AT&T Fixed Line
Comcast Business
CenturyLink

VoIP Services

Google Voice
Skype Number
Vonage Business
Real-time Updates: Our API uses HLR lookups and number portability databases to provide accurate carrier information updated in real-time across 232 countries.

How ip-info.app Detects Phone Carriers

Number Range Analysis

  • 1,500+ carrier database coverage
  • Number range allocation tracking
  • Regional pattern recognition

HLR Lookup System

  • Home Location Register queries
  • Number portability detection
  • Current network identification

Line Type Classification

  • Mobile vs landline detection
  • VoIP service identification
  • Premium rate number flagging

Global Coverage

  • 232 countries supported
  • Portability database updates
  • 99.6% accuracy rate

Implementation Strategies

Real-time Blocking
Warning Approach
Progressive Restrictions

Form-level Validation (Recommended)

// Real-time validation with ip-info.app API
async function validatePhone(phone) {
  const response = await fetch(`https://api.ip-info.app/v1-get-phone-details?phone=${phone}`, {
    headers: {
      'accept': 'application/json',
      'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
    }
  });
  const result = await response.json();

  if (result.type === 'VOIP') {
    return {
      valid: false,
      message: "VoIP numbers are not allowed for security",
      suggestion: "Please use a mobile or landline number"
    };
  }

  return {
    valid: true,
    carrier: result.carrier,
    number: result.number,
    country: result.country
  };
}
Level 1: Warning

Show warning for VoIP numbers but allow registration. Track for analysis.

Level 2: Limited Access

Allow registration but restrict premium features until SMS verification.

Level 3: Complete Block

Block registration entirely. Recommended for high-value services.

Industry-Specific Impact & Solutions

E-commerce

Problem: 31% of checkout abandonment due to VoIP number blocking
Solution: Allow VoIP for guest checkout, require mobile for accounts
ROI: 23% increase in customer lifetime value

SaaS Platforms

Problem: 45% of free trial abuse uses VoIP numbers
Solution: Block VoIP at signup, require mobile verification
ROI: 67% reduction in trial abuse, 34% higher conversion

Content/Media

Problem: 52% subscriber inflation, skewed analytics
Solution: Warning approach with mobile number upgrade incentives
ROI: 89% improvement in SMS engagement rates

Try Live Detection

Test our carrier detection with real phone numbers

Test Phone Validation

Detection Performance

Accuracy Rate99.6%
Carriers Detected1,500+
Response Time< 50ms
Countries232

Key Features

Real-time carrier detection
HLR lookup integration
Bulk carrier detection
Line type classification
Number portability tracking
Global coverage (232 countries)

Trusted By

Enterprise
E-commerce
Education

Optimize SMS Delivery with Carrier Detection

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