Can I be traced via mobile number and network?

[TrudyTrudy]

I have a mobile phone on contract and pay via direct debit from my bank. If someone has my mobile number and network is there any way they can find out my name and home address? Just a bit concerned about a possible stalker issue here. Thank you.

[sandyRoe]

I'm sure the police could. An ordinary person probably couldn't.

[society]

Any number i traceable as long as you have the tools and knowledge.

[Jemisa]

Trudy, - How worrying for you, don't hessitate to report it.

jem

[Mobius1]

I work for one of the emergency services. We have a number of methods for tracing mobile phone users (particularly for abusive and/or hoax callers). This is considered an information request however, and it cannot be done without reason.

For your average Joe, which a random stalker is more than likely to be, it is difficult and/or expensive to be able to do such a trace on this information without going through official channels. As society said, if you have the tools and knowledge it can be done, but in honesty most people have neither, some only have one or the other.

It's possible but highly unlikely that someone will be able to get your address from knowing only your mobile number and network alone. If this issue progresses though, you should report it to the police.