Number Lookup
Number Lookup is also known as HLR Lookup, Network Query or MNP Check. This
service identifies which network a particular mobile phone number belongs to, as
well as provides an existence check for every MSISDN queried. If a particular
country has implemented Mobile Number Portability (MNP) then Network Query is
necessary.
Number Lookup helps in optimization of SMS and voice routing and avoids cost and
effort of messages returned due to Mobile Number Portability (MNP) by
identifying invalid or unused numbers.
If you are asking how Number Lookup service can be useful for your needs, check
some possible reasons:
- Number Lookup identifies the home network of mobile phone numbers, reducing the amount of failed SMS sending
- Number Lookup is available as a web service and provides information in a real time basis
- Number Lookup also offers detailed information regarding the queried MSISDN such as the operators name and a list composed of all the operators assigned MNCs
- Number Lookup provides detailed information about a queried MSISDN even if the regarding mobile handset is switched off
Infobip’s Number Lookup Service offers you reliability, so even if a subscriber
has changed the Mobile Network Operator and kept his number, your successful
delivery rate will not suffer.
Key benefits from using Infobip’s Number Lookup:
- Real-time optimization of routing for SMS (also voice and other data services)
- Real-time handling of failed messages from routing
- Real-time verification of existing database
- Real-time reduction of failed SMS sending
- Real-time relay of SMS-MT records to a subscriber's network operator
If you are interested to find out more about Number Lookup please visit our
technology pages.