Level 3 Communications Phone Number Lookup

How to Identify Level 3 Communications Numbers Using Abstract API

You can reliably detect if a U.S. number belongs to Level 3 Communications using Abstract's Phone Number Validation API. The API provides detailed information about any phone number, including its carrier.

Sign Up and Get Your API Key

First, sign up for a free account with Abstract API. You can find your unique API key on your account dashboard after you register.

Send a Request to the API

Use your API key to send a GET request to the validation endpoint. Below are examples in Python and JavaScript for checking a number.

Python Example:

import requests

response = requests.get("https://phonevalidation.abstractapi.com/v1/",
    params={"api_key": "YOUR_API_KEY", "phone": "+15558675309"}
)
data = response.json()
print(data["carrier"])  # Will print "Level 3 Communications " if it’s a Level 3 Communications  number

JavaScript Example:‍

const axios = require("axios");

axios.get("https://phonevalidation.abstractapi.com/v1/", {
    params: {
        api_key: "YOUR_API_KEY",
        phone: "+15558675309"
    }
}).then(response => {
    console.log(response.data.carrier);  // Should output "Level 3 Communications"
});

Interpret the API Response

After sending the request, you will receive a JSON response similar to the one below.

{
  "phone": "+15558675309",
  "valid": true,
  "country": "United States",
  "location": "California",
  "carrier": "Level 3 Communications",
  "line_type": "mobile"
}

Here is a breakdown of the key fields in the response:

• phone - Provides the phone number, +15558675309, in a standardized international format.
• valid - Confirms if the phone number format is correct. A value of true indicates it is valid.
• country - Indicates the country where the number is registered, which is the United States.
• location - Specifies the general location of the number, such as a state or city.
• line_type - Identifies the type of phone line, which in this case is mobile.
• carrier - Shows the name of the carrier that owns the phone number.

To verify the number belongs to Level 3 Communications, check that the value of the carrier field is "Level 3 Communications".

Why Identifying a Level 3 Communications Phone Number Is Important

Knowing if a phone number belongs to the Level 3 Communications network is valuable for optimizing network performance and enhancing security.

• Network Routing Optimization - Identifying the carrier helps route communications more efficiently, which can reduce latency and improve call quality for users on the same network.
• Fraudulent Activity Detection - Verifying a number's carrier is a key step in confirming user identity and preventing scams, such as those involving SIM swapping or fake accounts.
• Service Compatibility Verification - Certain features may only be available to users on specific networks, so carrier identification ensures compatibility before you attempt to deliver content.
• Communication Cost Management - Businesses can manage telecommunication expenses better by understanding carrier-specific rates for calls and messages, especially for international communications.

Why Use Abstract API for Level 3 Communications Phone Number Lookup?

Abstract's Phone Number Validation API provides a reliable and fast way to identify carriers like Level 3 Communications. It offers detailed, real-time data through a simple integration process.

• High Data Accuracy - The API provides precise and up-to-date carrier information. This ensures your application receives correct data for every phone number lookup request you make.
• Fast Response Times - It delivers lookup results with minimal delay. This speed is vital for real-time applications that depend on immediate phone number validation for their core functions.
• Scalable Infrastructure - The system handles high volumes of requests without performance loss. Your operations can grow without concern for the capacity of the validation tool.
• Simple API Integration - Developers can integrate the API with just a few lines of code. The clear documentation supports a quick and straightforward setup for any platform.