Friday, May 16, 2008

Tips In Finding Free Cell Phone Number Directories

By Chris Channing

The average cell phone number is fairly private. Unlike landline phone numbers, the cell phone numbers of the world don't commonly go into listing directories. In that case, it can be hard to find a resource in which one can find the owner of a cell phone number that might have called. While it can be quite hard, it isn't an impossible task.

Even though there isn't a common public list of cell phone numbers, some Internet websites can get access to them. They will commonly charge those who search their database a small fee in exchange for the information, however. This can make the process of finding a free resource tough, as the market is usually dominated by those who charge for their service.

There are plenty of resources that offer free ways to go about obtaining some information, but there are plenty of flaws in each one. The first way is to search for the number in websites that collect cell phone numbers as part of an online directory to help those who were called by a certain number to put a name to the number. These websites often have small amounts of listings, however, as their listings commonly come from consumers themselves- and no one wants to unleash their number out on the Internet.

Anyone who comes across a seemingly free resource should be cautious in downloading anything they require visitors to download. Downloads from these resources are never necessary, and will commonly end up being adware or spyware. Companies can make money from downloading such programs onto computers of consumers, while the consumer obtains nothing in the process.

Next we have the reverse cell phone lookup website that claims to be free, but then charges for any further information once the search is conducted. This is another way to draw in traffic for directories that just want to make a profit from the information they are requesting. In cases such as this, it's best to either attempt to find more free resources or end up paying the fee if it is indeed inexpensive enough.

Lastly, there are online directories of home phone numbers that can be of assistance. Not every number that may call one's cell phone is going to be another cell phone, and therefore, it will probably be listed in an online directory of regular phone numbers. These directories are almost always free, so this is a very easy option to opt for.

Final Thoughts

When someone calls a cell phone owner and the owner isn't sure what number it is, it can often be unnerving or a very curious act. Instead of taking the unexpected call, it is usually best to find out who the number belongs to so as to prevent any harassment or unwanted conversations with those who one may not want to strike a conversation with. Given enough searching efforts over the Internet, accomplishing this is possible yet often takes quite a bit of time in seeking.

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