Are Cell Phone Numbers Going Public

Most of us have phones for being in touch with our friends and family. It is easier that way even if you have to pay a subscription every month. Everyone has a phone in their home and this way they can keep in touch with those that matter. When we feel like we want to know how our family is doing we just pick up the phone and we call them.

If we have a problem with the TV, the cable or something else we pick the phone and we call the company that provided us the good or the service. If there is a problem with someone we can call an ambulance or the police. These examples can continue for ever. The fact is that having a phone is crucial today. It has many benefits that we can’t ignore.

There was a rumor these past years that cell phone numbers are going public. This is just what the telemarketers are waiting for. They drive us crazy with their phone calls. They always want to sell something. Even tough you are not interested they keep on talking and trying to offer you the best prices and the best discounts. All phone numbers are listed in public resources. If someone wants to be removed from these public resources they have to pay a small fee. This way no one can find your phone number unless you give it to them. This way only friends and family can call you and you can call them. Nowadays there are services that can provide information about a phone number. You can go online and search for these services. There are many services that can provide the information you need if you want to find someone.

The problem is with cell phones. If you have a cell phone number you are harder to trace. But, as I said it is not impossible. The technology nowadays is very advanced and you can find almost anyone. You can go online and you can find services that can trace a cell phone number.

The telemarketers aren’t allowed to call cell phone numbers. These past years almost everyone received an email saying that cell phone numbers are going public and said that people should start registering their cell phone numbers. People did start registering their cell phone numbers even tough this wasn’t necessary. To register you cell phone number in a public resource you have to pay a small fee. The authorities said that this is just a rumor. Cell phone numbers aren’t being released to the public and those telemarketers that started to call cell phone numbers were fined. They also said that people should take action so quickly after only one email like this. There is no law that says that cell phone numbers should go public so no one is forced to register his cell phone number. The idea of having a cell phone is that you can be anonymous if you choose it.