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The current Lookup API is an early release, subject to changes. It currently only supports Phone Number Lookup

Scope

The Contact Lookup service is intended to provide key information about a number, such as

TypeOfServices

Type Of Service
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Fixed

The number belongs to a fixed or landline subscription. It likely supports voice but not SMS

    "mcc": "310",
    "mnc": "",
    "mccmnc": "310",
    "operator": "Comcast IP Phone, LLC",
    "typeOfService": "fixed",
    "validation": {
        "valid": true,
        "reason": ""
    }

Mobile

The number belongs to the Mobile Network active number range. It likely support both voice and SMS and to be own by a physical individual

    "mcc": "310",
    "mnc": "010",
    "mccmnc": "310010",
    "operator": "Verizon Wireless",
    "typeOfService": "mobile",
    "validation": {
        "valid": true,
        "reason": ""
    }

Others

The Number belongs to Other providers, such as, but not limited to, Premium Services, Toll-Free Numbers, Virtual Numbers, M2M or IOT, etc. Although such number may support both Voice and SMS are more likely own by corporation then an individuals 

    "mcc": "310",
    "mnc": "",
    "mccmnc": "310",
    "operator": "Onvoy, LLC - AL",
    "typeOfService": "other",
    "validation": {
        "valid": true,
        "reason": ""
    }

Validation

Indicating if the queried number is valid as correctly formed and associated with a active phone number range. Invalid number answer will contain a reason fields providing more details on the reason

Bird's Lookup do not return numbers' live status. Lookup validation occurs on number format, allocation and type only. Valid number may be inactive (not associated to active contract lines) or absent (temporary out of any carrier coverage) and fail to receive calls or SMS.

Network Data

Providing details about the network the number belong . Information will be provided in two format

  • Via a Numeric country (MCC : Mobile Country Code) and network (MNC: Mobile Network Code) code . This is an immutable identified linked to the carrier telecom license and the best indicator of a network identity

  • Via a human readable name , this is subject to changes following carrier rebranding and or corporate actions Contact lookup

Lookup Rate Limit

Excessive HTTP requests will be rejected with status code 429 Too Many Requests. When you receive a 429 response, you can safely assume that the request has not been processed and can be retried at a later time. Please reduce the rate of your requests and try the request again later.

Our default per workspace limit (all API KEYS in a given workspace) is 50 Lookup Request per second

Please contact support in case you need higher limits.

API Reference Guide

  1. Network-Country information for a phone number

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