HLR Lookup provides real-time mobile-number status information directly from network operators. It supports more than 1,300 networks across over 220 countries, with an HTTP API and bulk processing for validating numbers. The API can be used in web forms, mobile apps, third-party services and desktop programs; developer examples are available in JavaScript, Python, Shell and PHP. Bulk Upload accepts numbers in various formats and returns results alongside the original data, with controls to schedule, pause and monitor batches. A successful lookup uses one credit, while invalid mobile numbers and unsupported networks are not charged. New verified accounts receive 200 free credits. Previously processed numbers can be checked again at no charge, while using another customer's shared Global Cache result costs half a credit. Credits expire 18 months after purchase unless otherwise agreed by email. One-time bundles start at 16.55 USD per once for 2,500 lookups. A free plan and free trial are also listed. Landline validation is limited to UK and Ireland numbers.
Who it is for
HLR Lookup suits organizations that need to check mobile-number status in batches or through an API, including businesses in financial services, marketing, telecommunications, retail, call centres and data management. Its web tools and developer examples support both manual and integrated workflows.
What is good
- Supports more than 1,300 networks across over 220 countries.
- Bulk batches can be scheduled, paused and monitored.
- Invalid numbers and unsupported networks are not charged.
- New verified accounts receive 200 free credits.
What to know first
- Credits expire 18 months after purchase unless otherwise agreed.
- Landline validation is limited to UK and Ireland numbers.
- The listed 2,500-lookup bundle costs 16.55 USD per once.
Verdict
HLR Lookup offers API and bulk routes for mobile-number status checks, with a broad stated network footprint and rules that exclude invalid numbers from charges. Note the credit expiry and the geographic limit on landline checks.
HLR Lookup plans and pricing
All plansCompared on phone number validation software
- Free plan
- No
- Line type data
- Yes
- Carrier data
- Yes
- Reachability data
- Yes
- Bulk validation
- Yes
