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Cell Numbers Being Published?
I've heard now from 2 customers and an employee's parent that somehow, someone is going to publish everyone's cell number.
Now from what I've seen/heard, the only companies in the US that release their customers numbers to outside sources for lookup or telemarketing are Cingular/AT&T and T-Mobile. Sprint and Verizon are adamant about not releasing the numbers, again from what I've seen/heard.
Has anyone heard anything re this? If so, post what you've heard!
Thanks!
Now from what I've seen/heard, the only companies in the US that release their customers numbers to outside sources for lookup or telemarketing are Cingular/AT&T and T-Mobile. Sprint and Verizon are adamant about not releasing the numbers, again from what I've seen/heard.
Has anyone heard anything re this? If so, post what you've heard!
Thanks!
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iammebutnotme said:
I've heard now from 2 customers and an employee's parent that somehow, someone is going to publish everyone's cell number.
Now from what I've seen/heard, the only companies in the US that release their customers numbers to outside sources for lookup or telemarketing are Cingular/AT&T and T-Mobile. Sprint and Verizon are adamant about not releasing the numbers, again from what I've seen/heard.
Has anyone heard anything re this? If so, post what you've heard!
Thanks!
Very True about Verizon...they will not release any numbers without the customer's consent...and even when they receive that they double and triple check to make absolutely sure that is what the customer wants...sham...
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Cingular has announced they will not participate in the cell phone directory. Customers will have to give the information themselves.
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USCC is firmly against any type of directory. A customer's # should only be available should the customer choose to publish it.
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we (cingular) are not giving any cell number out to anyone .
1 its illegal
2. customers pay for those minutes unlike a landline where they are unlimited
3. we have a confidential agreement not to disclose person info such as cell numbers
1 its illegal
2. customers pay for those minutes unlike a landline where they are unlimited
3. we have a confidential agreement not to disclose person info such as cell numbers
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My best friend's ex somehow got her brand new cell phone # - & said he got in through a cell phone # search engine... He's stalking her & now she's gotta get a restraining order on him.
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Actually all carriers except for Verizon have agreed to do a mobile directory!! Denny Strigl said pretty much it will be a cold day in 😈 👿 before we release our customers confidential mobile number!!!
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There has been quite a bit of misinformation via the press regarding this. I double checked a few sources but as far as I can tell, it is nothing to worry about.
-Regardless of carrier, customers need to OPT IN to this service. If you don't do anything, it's not listed. I know T-Mobile had an opt-in box on service agreements for awhile. No one checked it, not on a single one of my activations. Nor were we ever told what to do if they did check it.
-This will not be published but only available via 411. Now, I'm sure some mischievous folks will fraudulently get ahold of this (as the myriad of "unlisted number internet sites" attests to), but technically it wouldn't be available to telemarketers etc.
-As for T-Mobile particula...
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-Regardless of carrier, customers need to OPT IN to this service. If you don't do anything, it's not listed. I know T-Mobile had an opt-in box on service agreements for awhile. No one checked it, not on a single one of my activations. Nor were we ever told what to do if they did check it.
-This will not be published but only available via 411. Now, I'm sure some mischievous folks will fraudulently get ahold of this (as the myriad of "unlisted number internet sites" attests to), but technically it wouldn't be available to telemarketers etc.
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Thank you. What you said is correct.
There is a wild rumor about all cell phone numbers being published, listed, or otherwise made available to telemarketers. That rumor is 100% false.
There is a wireless 411 initiative. The proposal is for an opt-in service where you could choose to list your mobile number so that individual people calling 411 could look you up.
It's intended for professionals who want to "cut the cord". Right now, there are professionals who only use a mobile phone, but have to keep a landline just so people calling information can look them up.
With wireless 411, not only is it opt-in, but it does not release your number to telemarketers - it is still illegal for them to call a mobile number....
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There is a wild rumor about all cell phone numbers being published, listed, or otherwise made available to telemarketers. That rumor is 100% false.
There is a wireless 411 initiative. The proposal is for an opt-in service where you could choose to list your mobile number so that individual people calling 411 could look you up.
It's intended for professionals who want to "cut the cord". Right now, there are professionals who only use a mobile phone, but have to keep a landline just so people calling information can look them up.
With wireless 411, not only is it opt-in, but it does not release your number to telemarketers - it is still illegal for them to call a mobile number....
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Wow, 😳
So if any telemarketer calls me on my cell, its illegal, and they can be sued?
Also on an unrelated note what would hapen if I reported you to the moderator?, do you moderate yourself or do you laugh at the person who did it? 😈
So if any telemarketer calls me on my cell, its illegal, and they can be sued?
Also on an unrelated note what would hapen if I reported you to the moderator?, do you moderate yourself or do you laugh at the person who did it? 😈
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I think they can call your cell, but it is a gray area. ExampleL I don't have a landline, so for many applications/personal info sheets, I list my cell phone. If I provide my cell number to a company that, in their fine print, sells my information, then they can call.
(Some banks are notorious for selling information, and I know I rarely read the 22 page pamphlet in size 6 font about the TOS. But I accept that.)
So unless said number is on the do not call list, they can use that number.
(Some banks are notorious for selling information, and I know I rarely read the 22 page pamphlet in size 6 font about the TOS. But I accept that.)
So unless said number is on the do not call list, they can use that number.
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Your information is correct. You must register your cell phone number on the National D Not Call Registry in order for it to be illegal for a TM to call you.
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Are you crazy?? You would not believe how many people have called demanding their names not be published or they would sue...Verizon is doing it's customer's a good thing by not participating in this directory...Verizon doesn't have to exploit the fears of the public, that is what the new's is for. And I for one have never heard of the Verizon Super pages at least not for cellular, maybe landline? But certainly not for wireless. 😕
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VZW is not releasing anything to anyone. Cingular, Alltel, at&t, suncom, nextel are going to release their customers info. Not sure about sprint
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Please DO NOT post INCORRECT information. Those other carriers are not going to 'release' customer info. CUSTOMERS will OPT-IN if they want to be in a directory.
There is nothing worse than someone posting INCORRECT INFORMATION.
PLEASE know what you are talking about before making yourself look like a FOOL!!!
There is nothing worse than someone posting INCORRECT INFORMATION.
PLEASE know what you are talking about before making yourself look like a FOOL!!!
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No the customers will pay a fee to have their numbers not publishe is how it will work!!
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Where are you getting this info??? You are so wrong... NO CARRIER WILL PUBLISH THIER CUSTOMERS WIRELESS NUMBER... It will be OPT-IN... Verizon will not allow any of their customers to Opt-In because they will CHARGE their customers to be in THEIR directory!!!
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Agree with Hello Moto
First, there was never going to be a published directory. What the carriers were looking at was a 411-type directory assistance service.
Second - participation is 100 percent OPT IN and no trick opt-in - you would have to instruct the carrier to add your number to the service
Third, every carrier stated plainly tht they would not provide custoemr information to third parties
Fourth, most of the carriers have backed off of developing the 411 service
lastly, if you don't believe me, maybe you'll believe Consumers Union and the FCC Visit escapecellhell.org and look in the newsroom for a nice debunking of this "urban myth."
Also, feel free to read this notice from the FCC about the stupid e-mail that ha...
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First, there was never going to be a published directory. What the carriers were looking at was a 411-type directory assistance service.
Second - participation is 100 percent OPT IN and no trick opt-in - you would have to instruct the carrier to add your number to the service
Third, every carrier stated plainly tht they would not provide custoemr information to third parties
Fourth, most of the carriers have backed off of developing the 411 service
lastly, if you don't believe me, maybe you'll believe Consumers Union and the FCC Visit escapecellhell.org and look in the newsroom for a nice debunking of this "urban myth."
Also, feel free to read this notice from the FCC about the stupid e-mail that ha...
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