Monday, March 1, 2010

Why Modern Individuals May Need A Reverse Cell Phone Number Directory

By Matt Shatner

Is it really possible for you to need a reverse cell phone number directory? It may sound too far-fetched, like some storyline from a detective film. The truth though, is that with the kind of technology, demands and needs that we have today, we never know when we may actually need to trace phone calls. Its a good idea to simply just find out more about it.

What it contains?

The term itself can tell you a lot. This type of directory contains cell phone numbers. Now, at first glance, this type of directory does not sound so different from the existing landline directories we have today. But what makes reverse phone call directory different, however, is that apart from the typical white pages is that they often contain unlisted or unregistered numbers and information about their owners. This includes cell phone numbers that often remain unlisted in the white pages.

The name of the individual is not the only information you can find in this kind directory. Along with the name, you can also find the current and past addresses, other numbers and and service provider of the individual. Depending on the directory company, there are even those that divulge the individuals records of a persons neighbors and relatives.

Who can use it?

Anyone with legitimate personal reasons for wanting to use a reverse cell phone number directory can use it, and for as long as they have access to such directory. Needless to say, as a matter of personal responsibility, you should not be using this kind of service if all you want to do is to snoop for no reason at all.

Most people however, really do have good reasons. Many directory users want to take advantage of a reverse number directory when they want to identify anonymous callers or numbers that pop up from nowhere. You may have one or several numbers on your phone bill that you do not recognize. These could be old acquaintances or even pranksters and suspicious personalities. In any case, you would want to identify them.

Who provides the information?

Reverse cell phone directories are usually owned and published by third party companies that are not affiliated with telecommunications companies. What these third party companies do is research and collect data such as cell phone numbers, addresses, and other information found in a cell phone directory from publicly available sources. Since not all public data can be gathered, not all directories have complete listings. You can find out though if the information you are looking for is in the directory by initially searching for the number.

There are different payment options for different cell phone number directory companies. Some may ask for fixed fees while others may prefer a per search fee. Others advertise free directory use. Many of these advertisements however are false. They may offer free searches to confirm if a number is in their directory but they may later charge a fee when you ask for the information on the numbers owner. You may be better off with a paid service that will tell you outright how much you need to pay. Reputable paid services have very minimal fees.

Time may come though when you might find a reverse cell phone number directory helpful. You do not want to be kept in the dark when it comes to numbers you can not identify.

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