Exdirectory means your number wont be in the phone book or the directory enquiry service from bt 118500. Exdirectory definition and meaning collins english dictionary. In that data, about 75% of the people have exercised their right to not be listed in the telephone directory until recently, the strict regulation of this data the uk has an overregulation fetish meant that we were prevented from giving any information about those people, to our. Does anyone know how to find an exdirectory phone number of someone based in the uk by. Does anyone know how to find an exdirectory phone number of someone based in the uk by just the surname. With our extensive phone number databases you will be easily able to locate. After abusive phone calls from a local gym trying pressure selling to get me to buy membership i decided enough was enough. If the site uses a united states telephony domain, the us numbers will not be displayed on the global callin list.
Also, bt let us withhold our number automatically for every call so we never had to dial 141 beforehand. Sometimes an unlisted phone number will find its way into one of the online phone directories. Jul 30, 2005 i prefer the option of not in the phone book, but available via 118 to being completely ex directory. Ex directory means your number wont be in the phone book or the directory enquiry service from bt 118500. This restaurant is not accepting event enquiries on. The main driver behind the increase in exdirectory numbers is the incessant, annoying and pointless marketing calls. Finding people who are not listed in the telephone directory. Until recently, the strict regulation of this data the uk has an overregulation fetish meant that we were prevented from giving any information about those people. Calls to 118 directory enquiries numbers often cost over.
I know you when its exdirectory it means they dont want people having their phone number, but if you read the question, i said that i found a website that gave me 3 phone numbers, when i gave them the name and address, i got an exdirectory number infact 3 numbers. It is not possible to tell for certain what network a mobile phone is on from its number alone, as numbers can be moved between networks. Have a look at our help and support area for all the answers you need. Mobile phone numbers prefixes for uk mobile phones and pagers. Noone bothers me now at alli recommend going ex directory to. You can also search for people not in the phonebook at very low rates. Call the ee phone number connection service to speak with an ee customer service agent. Aug, 2014 our telephone numbers data is updated each night 6 nights per week. Years ago you could get connected to an exdirectory subscriber by phoning the bt operator and vehemently persuading them it was a matter of life and death that you get to speak to person concerned. Exdirectory meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. My phone had been exdirectory for nearly 20 years and we had very few sales calls in that time. You need to ensure that you are able block the calls you want to block and nothing else.
Take a look at our selection of products to find which is right for you. Research results derived from over 18 million ex directory numbers will be returned to. An exdirectory, or unlisted phone number, is a number that doesnt appear in the phone directory. That was my next suggestion, as well as looking in the local telephone directory.
Dont pay s for 118 services use the free directory enquiries service to find uk phone numbers for nothing. Exdirectory is a secret cocktail bar serving the highest quality cocktails, premium spirits, wine and beers. If a person or their phone number is exdirectory, the number is not listed in the. If you wish to limit the ways in which your directory details are listed, you can choose one of the following options. If you offer a range of ex directory options, you must explain how each of them works. If youre a new or existing customer and you require assistance by telephone then call the ee phone number on 0843 515 8669 today calls to this helpline cost 7pmin plus your operators access charge we are not affiliated with ee. If you have a phone line that works eventually you will get unwanted sales calls on it. But there are situations where choice can be good for one side, while being a negative for others.
Jul 09, 2009 this is public service announcement from tech digest. How to protect yourself from nuisance calls and messages ofcom. Take telecommunications for example, and the uk phone numbering market in particular. I prefer the option of not in the phone book, but available via 118 to being completely exdirectory. Your details will not be included in the phone book and will not be available via bt 118500 directory enquiries, nor our online directory service.
I tried the phone preference system and it doesnt work very well. One and all, please be aware that the 118800 mobile phone directory goes live next week with around 15 million of the uks current 60 million mobile phone numbers listed. You can also enter the first part of a postcode in the city field, eg. You will be allocated a table or private booth and you will be looked after by one of our attentive waitresses. Uk phone book uk telephone directory find phone numbers. We were always exdirectory with bt, and i cant remember if i was asked my preference when i signed up for plusnet. Millions of mobile phone numbers held on new directory service the first directory inquiries service for mobile phone numbers is to be launched in britain later this month. Also why if some detective and investigative agencies can find ex d numbers then why is there no avenue to find them on the net. Apr 04, 2006 finding ex directory numbers mini spy. You can also hide your number for all phone calls by changing the settings in the phone options menu of your phone. Exchange names are followed by a local phone number or dialing code on that exchange.
Jun 09, 2009 millions of mobile phone numbers held on new directory service the first directory inquiries service for mobile phone numbers is to be launched in britain later this month. Finding ex directory numbers general discussion neowin. Save money by using ukphonebook where you get 5 free telephone number searches every day. You can register your phone number either landline or mobile on the tps website or by phoning 0345 070 0707. If you just want a listing in the directory enquiry service, your number will only be given to people calling 118500. This is usually because the owner of the phone number has chosen not to appear in the directory. An ex directory, or unlisted phone number, is a number that doesnt appear in the phone directory. There is an established competitive market in telephone directory information services and products.
Of course you can pay someone who specialises in finding such information for you, such as a private detective. Ex directory numbers can be obtained, although its not easy, you have to know someone who has access to them, ie emergency services have them, as do telephone operators. Calls are free from landlines and vodafone mobiles, and charged at your operators standard rate from other mobiles. Identified address uk landline telephone number search. To hide your phone number in the uk, dial 141 before dialing the number you want to call to prevent the other person from seeing your number on their caller id. Need help finding the right advertising package for your business. Standard mobile phone and pager numbers in the united kingdom, channel islands and isle of man are eleven digits long and begin with 07. Please use more specific terms for improved results eg add the first name or initial. That seemed to give the best of both options, stopping sales calls trawling through the phone book, but if someone did need my number in an emegency they could get it.
For removal of your listing, use the button next to the listing, or contact us. We automatically list you as exdirectory when you sign up with us. Its purpose is to allow the telephone number of a subscriber identified by name and address to be found. One and all, please be aware that the 118800 mobile phone directory goes live next week with around 15 million of the uk s current 60 million mobile phone numbers listed. We automatically list you as ex directory when you sign up with us. Use the box at the top to search the leeds white pages for the owner of any phone. Ex directory is a secret cocktail bar serving the highest quality cocktails, premium spirits, wine and beers. Until recently, the strict regulation of this data the uk has an overregulation fetish. The only hope you have, and this is definitely a longshot, is to find someone with an old copy of uk info and hope they maybe had the number on there before going exd. Exdirectory definition and meaning collins english. Its free to register and takes up to 28 days to come into effect. Got a question about your listing or a query about your phone book.
Ex directory and withheld my home number is exdir and withheld which is how i want it to be. Following extensive negotiation, the operator would then call said person and establish whether they were prepared to speak with you. The individual must understand the consequences of choosing particular options. Search the phone book from bt to find contact details of businesses and people across the uk, or uk and country dialling codes. Neither webex nor the host is responsible for any phone or toll charges incurred while using the teleconference service. How can i trace an ex directory phone number in the uk. Its purpose is to allow the telephone number of a subscriber identified by.
My phone had been ex directory for nearly 20 years and we had very few sales calls in that time. In that data, about 75% of the people have exercised their right to not be listed in the telephone directory. And i assumed that my ex directory number would be kept that way when i transferred in. Uk phone numbers list of call charges to all uk phone number prefixes. Exdirectory definition of exdirectory by the free dictionary. Lookup uk uk birth adoption contact register uk genealogy web uk electoral roll people lookup uk united states phone book. If you need assistance or for bookings of 15 people or more then please call us on 0151 227 4747. For security reasons we have set a limit on the number of displayed results with this search 10.
If a person or their phone number is ex directory, the number is not listed in the. Let us know how many people are in your party, choose a date and a time. British phone book united kingdom directory enquiries. If you want to contact someone who has an exdirectory number, youll want to employ a little detective work in uncovering the telephone number. Hampshire white pages hampshire phone directory lookup. Millions of mobile phone numbers held on new directory service. Sites that use the united kingdom telephony domain will not display the uk numbers on the global callin list.
Just occasionally i need to ring a number from home that wont answer a withheld number. How do i find the global dialin number for my meeting. How do i sign up to exdirectory services on my home phone. This is public service announcement from tech digest. Directory listed your details will appear in the phone book and directory enquiries both options are free, and you can sign up by calling us on 08080 034515. When plusnet took over the phone line, the number was published and within a week, we were getting 5 or more cold calls a day. It matters not how many times you change your number, whether you go exdirectory or not and if you keep the number completely secret and never tell anyone what it is. If you want an ex directory phone number usually a bt engineer will obtain it for you or at least a few years ago this was the case. The telephone preference service tps allows consumers to opt out of receiving any unsolicited telesales calls. Use the box at the top to search the hampshire white pages for the owner of any phone. If you want an exdirectory phone number usually a bt engineer will obtain it for you or at. These may block particular types of call such as international calls, or calls where the number has been withheld or a selected list of around 10 numbers.
Jul 11, 2006 i went ex directory because it is the only way of stopping people calling me to sell me stuff. Jan 14, 2007 i know you when its ex directory it means they dont want people having their phone number, but if you read the question, i said that i found a website that gave me 3 phone numbers, when i gave them the name and address, i got an ex directory number infact 3 numbers. Your details will be disclosed only through directory enquiries. Request a manual search of the very latest data which is updated daily to locate the unlisted telephone number at an identified uk address. A telephone directory, commonly called a telephone book, telephone address book, phone book, or the white and yellow pages, is a listing of telephone subscribers in a geographical area or subscribers to services provided by the organization that publishes the directory. Getting a phone number when they are ex directory page 1. It matters not how many times you change your number, whether you go ex directory or not and if you keep the number completely secret and never tell anyone what it is. Find uk residential and business phone numbers listed by name with our easy to use online telephone directory service. Research results derived from over 18 million ex directory numbers will be returned to your search history normally within 24 hours. Our telephone numbers data is updated each night 6 nights per week. So, for the nonmathematicians amongst you, thats around 1 in 4 of us thatll be in there depending on how many advertising lists weve already got ourselves on. Talk to your phone provider about the services they offer. Full uk telephone numbers and dialing codes start with an 0 ex.