Mobile Phone Directory

[rimoco]

Is it true that a mobile phone directory is about to
go live listing everyone's number?

Richard

[ChuckFickens]

I very much doubt that, it couldn't be done,

You can walk into a shop and buy a PAYG SIM card without giving a name or address so there is no way to tell what mobile number belongs to who.

[Rollo]

Not everybody's mobile number.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/06/09/mobile _phone_directory/

[sn�gs]

Just people on Contract?

''Early next week all UK mobiles will be on a directory which will mean that anyone will be able to access the numbers. It is easy to unsubscribe but it must be done before the beginning of next week to make sure that you are 'ex directory'.

Removal is recommended by the BBC:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/working_ lunch/8091621.stm

The Directory of Mobile Phone numbers goes live next week. All numbers including those belonging to children will be open to cold calling and the general abuse that less scrupulous telesales people subject us too.

To remove your number go here (you need your mobile phone with you to do this as they text you a code):

http://www.118800.co.uk/removeme/remove.html

Click on HOMEPAGE at the bottom of the screen then EXDIRECTORY at the top of the following screen then follow the on screen instructions.''

[squarebear]

I tried a few numbers but no-one I know is on that directory.