HLR Lookup - Overview

Dexatel's HLR Lookup API provides a robust and reliable tool for determining the status and validity of phone numbers. The API helps businesses verify phone numbers, detect inactive or invalid numbers, and optimize communication strategies by accessing real-time network data. With two options - single-number and bulk lookup - our API offers flexibility to meet your specific needs, whether verifying one number or thousands at a time.

Key Features

• Single and Bulk Lookup Options: Perform HLR lookups for a single or multiple numbers in one request.
• Real-Time Information: Get instant access to accurate data on number status, network operator, and roaming details.
• Global Coverage: Verify phone numbers from any region or country, ensuring you have up-to-date information no matter where your users are.
• Detailed Insights: Obtain information about the current network, whether the number is active, and if it's roaming.
• Cost Optimization: Avoid sending messages or calls to inactive numbers, reducing unnecessary costs.
• Easy Integration: Seamlessly integrate our API into your platform with detailed documentation and real-time support.

How It Works

Single HLR Lookup

1. Initiate Request: Your system sends a request to the HLR Lookup API with the phone number you want to verify.
2. Real-Time Data: The API accesses the HLR database to retrieve real-time information about the number’s status, current network, and whether it's active.
3. Response: The API returns detailed information about the phone number, allowing you to determine its validity and status.

Bulk HLR Lookup

1. Initiate Request: Upload a list of phone numbers to the HLR Lookup API in a single request for bulk verification.
2. Processing: The API processes each number in the list, checking real-time status and network details for all numbers.
3. Response: The API returns a report for all phone numbers, including their validity, active status, and network details, allowing you to optimize communication efforts.

Benefits

• Cost Savings: Eliminate unnecessary costs by identifying inactive or invalid numbers before sending messages or calls.
• Improved Campaign Efficiency: Ensure your messages reach valid recipients, improving the overall success of marketing or notification campaigns.
• Real-Time Insights: Gain access to up-to-date information about phone numbers, allowing for more accurate decision-making.
• Global Reach: Verify numbers from any country, providing scalability for businesses with international operations.
• Better Data Quality: Maintain a clean and reliable database by regularly performing HLR lookups to remove invalid or inactive numbers.

Example Use Cases

• SMS Campaign Optimization: Verify the status of phone numbers before sending bulk SMS campaigns to ensure delivery to active users only.
• Fraud Prevention: Use HLR lookups to detect invalid or high-risk numbers, helping to reduce potential fraud in your system.
• Customer Database Management: Regularly clean your database by identifying and removing inactive phone numbers, ensuring your communications reach the right audience.

Ready to optimize your communication strategies with Dexatel's HLR Lookup API? Whether you're looking to verify a single number or perform bulk lookups, our solution provides the insights you need to improve efficiency and save costs. For any questions or assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at [email protected]. We're here to help you make the most of our API solutions.