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HLR Lookup

Operator: 3G Telecommunications (Acudo group brand), United Kingdom

Checks telephone numbers for reachability, network operator and number portability. Offers web access, an API and MCP.

People & Identity

Open website

Product

Service for technical telephone number checks and contact list cleansing.

Availability and source date

Active

As of: 16 October 2026.

No functionality test has been performed.

Use in OSINT research

Enriches a known telephone number with its current network operator, reachability and number portability information. The query does not identify the person behind the number.

Queries

InputResultResult type
Phone numberCurrent network status, original and current network operator, and portability details where supported by the network.
Technical check according to provider

Features

  • Checks the current status of a mobile number.
  • Shows network operator and number portability information.
  • Processes number lists through file upload or API.
  • Provides number checks through an MCP server for AI agents.

Categories

  • People & Identity
  • Phone search

Coverage

Geographical coverage

Mobile networks worldwide; landline checks only in GB and IE

Dataset

Current status and network data from telecommunications networks. Available information varies by network and country.

Access

Requirements

Account required for detailed queries; API key required for the API. Automatic trial credits are available only with a valid business email address.

Export

Results can be downloaded; the API returns JSON. Download formats are not named on the features page reviewed.

Provider

3G Telecommunications (Acudo group brand)

Country of establishment

United Kingdom

Interfaces

API

Available. HTTP API with JSON responses and account keys.

MCP

Available. Official MCP server at https://api.hlrlookup.com/mcp; integration is described in the developer documentation.

AI agents

Available. Compatible AI agents can perform number checks through the MCP server.

Limitations

  • An active number does not establish its user's identity.
  • Results depend on the mobile network. Landline checks are available only in the UK and Ireland.
  • HLR Lookups at hlr-lookups.com is a different provider.

Guides and practical reports

  • Official · HLR Lookup: API quick start

    HLR Lookup · EN

    Explains the first API request, response fields and the transition from trial access to your own account.

Sources

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