Optus Phone Number Lookup

How to Identify Optus Numbers Using Abstract API

You can use Abstract's Phone Number Validation API to reliably detect if a U.S. number belongs to the Optus network.

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 request to the API endpoint. Below are examples in Python and JavaScript that show how to check a phone 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 "Optus" if it’s a Optus 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 "Optus"
});

Interpret the Response

After sending the request, you will receive a JSON response. The response contains detailed information about the phone number, formatted like this:

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

Each field in the JSON object provides specific data about the number:

• phone - Provides the phone number in a standardized international format.
• valid - Returns `true`, which confirms the phone number has a correct format for its country.
• country - Identifies the number's country of origin. In this case, it is the `United States`.
• location - Specifies the geographical location associated with the number, such as a state or city.
• line_type - Indicates the type of phone line, which for this number is `mobile`.
• carrier - Shows the name of the telecommunications provider for the number.

To confirm the number belongs to Optus, check that the value of the `carrier` field is "Optus".

Why Identifying an Optus Phone Number Is Important

Identifying whether a phone number belongs to the Optus network helps in optimizing communication and verifying user information.

• Network Verification - Confirms that a phone number is active and registered with the Optus network for reliable contact.
• Communication Routing - Allows for better management of call and message routing, which can reduce costs and improve delivery rates.
• Fraud Prevention - Helps detect fraudulent activities by validating the carrier details associated with a phone number during user registration or transactions.
• Data Accuracy - Enhances the quality of your contact database by ensuring carrier information is correct and up-to-date.

Why Use Abstract API for Optus Phone Number Lookup?

The Abstract API provides a fast and reliable method for phone number validation. It offers detailed carrier information with global coverage, making it a strong choice for developers.

• Real-Time Data - The API provides up-to-date carrier information directly from telecom networks. This ensures you receive the most current data for any Optus number.
• Global Coverage - It supports number validation across more than 190 countries. You can validate Optus numbers and other international contacts with a single tool.
• Developer-Friendly Integration - The API offers simple documentation and code examples for quick setup. Developers can add phone validation to their applications with minimal effort.
• Robust Security - It uses 256-bit SSL encryption to protect all data transmissions. Your queries and the results remain secure throughout the entire process.