Finding Cell Phone Numbers

The last thing that I want to happen is some telemarketer calling my cell phone.  I'm very glad that cell phones are listed, of course if someone has connection and/or diligence, cell phone numbers can be found but you won't find them in the white pages or the yellow pages for that matter.  Most cell phone users are like me, they like to keep their cell phone private, that way when it rings, they know it is someone they WANT to talk with and not a marketer selling something.  Finally... we can relax knowing our cell phone numbers are private... but are they really?

Phone technology and online reverse phone databases constantly change and are updated and that means that now, with a little bit of savvy there are ways to search for cell phone numbers.  While I don't have the inside information on how (or why) it happens, think of this, when you sign up with for a cell phone (unless it's a throw away cell phone) you'll be asked for identification and an account will be established, meaning your information goes into a database.  And while (in theory) that database is private, it seems that some of the larger search sites can and often do trace cell phone numbers via reverse lookup (not fun).

So, using a little money (some of the sites are free, but usually they'll charge a fee) you can find out the identity or a person who's using a specific cell phone number.  Plus, with a little bit of digging a lot of additional information about that specific person can be found.  The question then is how to look at this.

1. If you really need to find someone's cell phone number, it can be done plus additional information.

2. If you're the person someone is looking for, then realize that you can be tracked down through a reverse cell phone directory.

Most of us are used to using the Internet for a variety of tasks these days; speaking for myself, I rarely pick up an actual phone directory anymore, instead turning to the search sites for my phone lookup needs.

It's a digital world, and many things (and people) who previously lived in the shadows, are finding they're having the sunlight of the web shined on them brightly.

Give it a try; you'll be surprised at how easy it is, and in most cases free or very inexpensive.

I was stuck wondering how in the world I'd get in touch with my uncle, he moved and had no forwarding phone number.  He did have a cell phone, and I knew that someone somewhere had his cell phone number and that I had to find it.
What I'll outline below may help if you're in need of finding a cell phone number, but are having difficulties; these aren't guarantees simply guidelines.

First and I guess this is the obvious choice to a find cell phone number or to find cell phone number by name and that is to turn to the search engines.  You'd be amazed at what you can find with a simple search, even I was amazed and I do this everyday.

Basically, with some variations there are three broad categories you'll find when you begin to search for cell phone numbers.

Reverse Cell Phone Number Lookup
This category allows you to input a cell phone number and the name of the subscriber will be displayed.  This category generates a lot of controversy based on privacy issues.

Cell Phone Directory
This one is pretty much exactly what the name says and much like the white pages that nearly every home in America has.  You scroll through looking for a name, and next to the name is a number.  If you're lucky and the person you're looking for is listed, you'll have a cell phone match.

Investigators
These are the big guns, and you'll only want to contact these folks when you are VERY serious, since it won't be free, but it will get results.  These people (or companies) can access databases that are not available to the general public.

To get results, in most cases you'll have to pay a fee, sometimes it is minimal (relatively) other times more expensive; just be certain to find out UP-FRONT what the guarantee is.  When you're dealing with an investigator, not only can they access cell phone databases, as mentioned previously, they may also call friends, neighbors and associates in the hopes of finding the cell phone number that way.

You'll need to make the decision on how much you're willing to pay to find someone and then; does that person want to be found.  If that person is using a throw away cell phone, then their name is not attached to the phone, and finding who owns a particular number may be beyond the scope of normal searches.

The prices you'll pay can vary, but do remember that you get what you pay for and if this search is important, it's recommended to pay a little more upfront to ensure a favorable outcome.

As with anything, there are those who offer incentives without guarantees.  An example might be a website offering software to conduct the cell phone search for $29.95, then you may find the software is simply interacting with another website that asks for an additional fee.  Do your homework so you're outcome will be to your liking and you won't end up in frustration.

Start with the search engines, you might find exactly the information you're looking for, and the cost is $0.00... the perfect price.  If not, then expand your search visiting on some of the top rated sites.