In this day and age, it shouldn’t be too hard to find a free cell phone number lookup. After all, most things are available online if you take the time to look – Right?
Wrong.
While many websites advertise free cell phone number lookups, the actual free information is sparse and really of no use.
If you are determined to check out these free reverse cell phone services, you can expect one of two things:
1. You find a site that advertises a free reverse cell phone lookup so you enter the number only to find that they only provide you with the cell carrier’s name and the city that the number resides in – nothing more. By the way, this information is free through the White Pages website.
On the so called “results” page, you will notice they indicate that the person’s name and address are also available – “Click here for more details.”
Upon clicking the link, you are redirected to a real reverse cell phone number lookup. This is usually a premium service that buys its data directly from the cell phone companies. You are then provided with an option to purchase real information about the cell phone customer including name, address, and more.
While this service is undoubtedly top notch, it is not free. How can this be? Didn’t that first web site promise free information? Yes, it did – and you received it – The name of the cell company and the city that the number is assigned to. You got some free information – just not what you would call usable or practical.
2. You find a web site that promises a free cell phone number lookup. Upon entering the number, you are asked for your own cell number, name and address. You are then asked to agree to their terms of service.
The information you get back after all this (if any) seems vague and incomplete. Can you guess how this works?
First, they likely get their information from free public records, if available (Google search). Second, they might have information available on their own servers from other people that have tried their service. Remember, you gave them your information before they would give you any. By agreeing to their terms of service, you probably acknowledged that they are not obligated to provide any information at all, while you agree to allow them to store your own private info for future users. Sounds like a good system, huh? Well, it is – For them!
There are no free cell phone number lookup services at present. You could get lucky and get some useful information from the many “free” services, but the chances are slim. At present, cell companies do not release this information free – period. They will, however, sell the details to companies that provide a real reverse cell phone lookup service for their customers.
For a small fee, you can get timely, accurate, organised, and in-depth details on any cell number you wish.
Real information delivered quickly – there’s nothing like it.