How to Identify a Cell Carrier

Finding a wireless carrier can be done through several different methods.

There are many reasons why you would want to identify a cell number's carrier company. Say your friend swears by his service but can't remember which carrier he uses. Or perhaps you're having a problem with a carrier and you want to identify it so you can call them. The Internet makes it easier to find any required information.

Things You'll Need

• Internet connection

Instructions

1. Dial the number and ask the person what cell carrier they use. This is the easiest way to identify a carrier.

2. Use a reverse phone directory service. This type of website service can yield carrier information.

3. Use "FoneFinder.net to identify a cell phone carrier by the 10-digit cell number. The website will instantly display carrier information for the phone number entered.

References

• FoneFinder.net: Carrier search for cell phones
• ReversePhoneDirectory: Phone Info directory service