subject: Reverse Cell Phone Lookup [print this page] Its no longer news that you can easily learn the identity of a caller by performing a telephone reverse lookup on his phone number, the subject of internet controversy is the availability of free reverse lookup and the necessity of paid reverse lookup.
Let us put this to rest once and for all.
Free Reverse Lookup
I truly used to presume that free lookup services were truly on hand for all telephones- mobile and landlines until I recently discovered otherwise.
Availability
Free lookup service is not possible for cell phone numbers due to the fact that cell phone directories aren't accessible to the public, and they usually cost a fee to access, so free cell phone lookup is nonexistent.
However free reverse lookup is possible for landlines as the database for land line numbers differs from that of cell phones.
Reliability
The main issue with lookup services that are free even for landlines is reliability. Most free phone lookup sites are not reliable, they could present within accurate results which could result in waste of time and resources.
Most so called "free reverse phone lookup sites" also have some hidden charges which may cost you more than you bargained for.
Paid Reverse Lookup
Availability
Telephone reverse lookup that requires a fee is definitely possible for both cell phones and landlines. Because they charge a fee, they run their services as a real business valuing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Reliability
Reliable paid cell phone lookup sites have a "no hit, no charge" rule. This actually means you'll not be charged any funds if for any reason they can't come up with great results for your cell number search.
Reverse mobile lookup websites that require a fee have direct access to private cell phone directories and even phone numbers that are unlisted. Access to these directories comes at a fee, this is why they charge for their services in the first place.
Conclusion
In conclusion, free lookup sites can not be trusted for reliable services and accurate results especially when it comes to mobile phones but paid lookup sites tend to go the extra mile for their customers, since that is what their business is based on- customer satisfaction and repeat business.
