British Columbia Phone Number Lookup

Frequently Asked Questions

What Area Codes Are in British Columbia?

British Columbia is served by 6 area codes: 236, 250, 257, 604, 672, 778. Each area code covers a specific geographic region within the state and is assigned to cities and towns in that area. The number of area codes in a state reflects its population and telecommunications demand. British Columbia has 3,381 active phone prefixes spread across 270 cities. When you receive a call from an unfamiliar number, the first three digits — the area code — tell you which part of British Columbia the call likely originated from. You can search any of these area codes on 411FCC to identify the owner of a specific phone number.

How Do I Look Up a Phone Number in British Columbia?

Enter the full 10-digit phone number into the search box at the top of this page and click Search. 411FCC returns available information including the registered owner's name, location, phone carrier, and whether the number is wireless, landline, or VoIP. The lookup works for all 6 area codes in British Columbia and covers numbers from all major carriers. Results appear within seconds. 411FCC has maintained phone number records since 2003 and covers every US state and Canadian province, so you can search numbers from British Columbia or any other jurisdiction using the same tool.

What Phone Carriers Operate in British Columbia?

Phone service in British Columbia is provided by multiple wireless and landline carriers. The largest providers by number of assigned prefixes include Telus, Telus Mobility, Rogers Counications Canada Inc. (wireless), Shaw Teleco Inc., Iristel Inc.. Approximately 30% of phone prefixes in British Columbia are classified as wireless, with the remaining 70% being landline or VoIP. When you perform a reverse phone lookup on 411FCC, the results include the carrier name for the number you searched, helping you identify whether the call came from a major national carrier or a smaller regional provider.