New mobile phone directory about to launch.

Baz · Jun 10, 2009, 17:57:42

well I just tried through the normal register part and it seems to have worked. The bit that confuses me is that it needs your post code and address to which the mobile is registered.

surely then its not mobile if its tied to your address

Rik · Jun 10, 2009, 18:00:50

I suspect that's to prevent duplication, Baz. It seems to have worked for me so far.

Baz · Jun 10, 2009, 18:01:33

will have to wait and see, takes up to 28 days doesnt it

Rik · Jun 10, 2009, 18:03:06

It does, Baz, but so does opting out from 118800, so a belt and braces approach will do no harm.

El Bunto · Jun 11, 2009, 09:35:18

Quote from: Ann on Jun 09, 2009, 19:38:48
I thought about texting to opt out then thought I'll just keep quiet and hope they haven't heard of my number at all.. wouldn't want to go giving it to them.

That's probably the approach that I'll take. Otherwise I'm just validating my phone number as being active and in-service, which is exactly the information that telemarketers love to have.

Excuse the cynicism!

J!ll · Jun 11, 2009, 09:39:51

When my mob rings it will show the no. and the name, if it doesn't then I don't answer it.

talos · Jun 11, 2009, 10:21:31

Quote from: Baz on Jun 10, 2009, 17:57:42
well I just tried through the normal register part and it seems to have worked. The bit that confuses me is that it needs your post code and address to which the mobile is registered.

surely then its not mobile if its tied to your address

I registered my mobile today, and found you can ignore the request for your address just leave it blank, but you must put in an email address for the activation, mine went through ok and was activated within 5 mins.

Gary · Jun 14, 2009, 00:41:57

I did this a few days ago, Rik the lack of a reply saying its been done is somewhat....disturbing, I would like to know it worked

merlin · Jun 14, 2009, 09:07:20

i am confused , (whats new ) i would have thought "ex directory " means that under certain circumstances, they might be able to use your number or give it out .

where as "opting out " means you are not in the system at all, and the number is totally not useable.

so why did,nt they give an opt out option, because i think further down the line ex-directory, will be manipulated in some way, and used in some nefarious way much the same as our politicians, say one thing and then bend it later .

i,m taking ann,s method ,and doing nothing, and so not let them harvest my number .

Rik · Jun 14, 2009, 10:09:07

Quote from: Gary on Jun 14, 2009, 00:41:57
I did this a few days ago, Rik the lack of a reply saying its been done is somewhat....disturbing, I would like to know it worked

I know, Gary. I do wonder if it's a harvesting trick, but they'll be playing fast and loose with the DPA if it is.

talos · Jun 14, 2009, 10:36:14

I think there is some confusion here, when you register your number you are opting IN to the phone preference service, they then add your No to a list of No's which telesales companies must not use, in effect you have denied them permission to call you, it does not make you Ex-directory

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The reason it takes so long to become effective is because the TPS publish the list every couple of months. If you still receive the unwanted calls, find out who the company is and report them to TPS, they have the power to become quite nasty with these callers, I have found, if still getting these calls, it is effective if you just mention the fact that your number is registered, most will not call again.
A final point is, many of the calls are now originating from overseas and nobody but the country of origin can do anything about them

Rik · Jun 14, 2009, 10:38:46

I think Gary and I were talking about the opt out from 118800, Bob. I have, indeed, opted in to the TPS on all our phones, plus the FPS for my fax.

talos · Jun 14, 2009, 10:40:06

I see

Rik · Jun 14, 2009, 10:43:40

It's been a long thread.

Gary · Jun 16, 2009, 06:27:18

Quote from: Rik on Jun 14, 2009, 10:38:46
I think Gary and I were talking about the opt out from 118800, Bob. I have, indeed, opted in to the TPS on all our phones, plus the FPS for my fax.

I have logged out/in through the TPS as well with my Mobile a few years back, very worthwhile, I do not get the myriad of calls asking to upgrade me when its time for that from various companies, If I wanted to change network I would without their help, but I don't

Rik · Jul 14, 2009, 15:40:39

Latest on this:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8149908.stm

Gary · Jul 14, 2009, 16:04:18

I managed to get Justina's number off before it went down as we were both listed, last time I checked though I was not but that was only after going ex directory on the site rather than text I think the text way may of had issues, once I did it on the site I vanished from search

Rik · Jul 14, 2009, 16:08:46

It will be interesting to see whether they come back, Gary.

Gary · Jul 14, 2009, 16:17:13

Quote from: Rik on Jul 14, 2009, 16:08:46
It will be interesting to see whether they come back, Gary.

I agree I did not see a "Beta" moniker on that site

Rik · Jul 14, 2009, 16:21:13

It all suggests a testing of the water to me.

Gary · Jul 14, 2009, 16:37:01

Quote from: Rik on Jul 14, 2009, 16:21:13
It all suggests a testing of the water to me.

I do agree

zappaDPJ · Jul 14, 2009, 17:00:43

So am I right in thinking that the entire show has gone down, not just the ability to opt out?

Rik · Jul 14, 2009, 17:18:49

Yup.

zappaDPJ · Jul 14, 2009, 17:37:46

Mmmm, I've just thought of a great scam. Start up a controversial service, get everyone to opt out and then scarper with a lot of hard to get personal details

As a matter of interest were there any costs involved in opting out such as mobile phone charges?

I know I'm being completely cynical but the smell of fish is overwhelming from where I'm sitting

Rik · Jul 14, 2009, 17:39:39

Standard network text charges, Zap, but that's free for many people.