Looking for a cell phone number is not the same as looking for a landline number. If you want a landline, all you need to do is go to the phone book and take a look. Most people list their landlines, but cell phones are a little different.

These directories don’t come in the paper phone book format, and most online directories require a fee. However, there is a directory for those who want to become part of it.

The free cell phone directory works by allowing people to opt in. When they opt in, their cell phone number is listed. Those who do not want to list their phone number can still search the database to see if they can find the phone number they are looking for.

The cell directory has been met by confusion by many people. After all, a free cell phone directory is quite different from combing through the phone book, so let’s take a look and see if it will supply you with what you need.

The Good

• Unlike other sites that will sell you cell phone numbers, with the free cell phone directory you don’t have to pay anything, but you can get phone numbers. For those who want to get numbers without a price, this is a good option.

• It is easy to use. You can go in and type in some simple information and it is much like a search for a landline.

• You can search by name, phone number, group affiliation, geographical area, or area code and prefix.

• You can add your own number to the directory so others can find you as well.

The Bad

• Because this is an opt in system, there will be a lot of numbers that are not available. You will not be able to trace every number you need using this cell phone directory.

• By listing yourself in the directory, you do lose a bit of the anonymity that people have come to enjoy with cell phones.

The Bottom Line

Right now, the idea of the cell phone directory is still in its infancy stage. However, when interest grows, there will most likely be more people that will opt in. At any rate, it is a good place to begin searching for the cell phone numbers you need. If you can find the number, that’s great and if you can’t, then at least it didn’t cost you anything.

The use of the directory should grow a great deal as more people drop their landlines in favor of cell phones. There is a need for a directory, and the free directory is a start. As demand grows, it will also become much larger and serve a greater number of people.

If you don’t mind others finding you, you can join the directory. However you do not have to join to search it. You can add your details to the list or just take advantage of the offerings.

Be mindful of the sites that make you give your phone number in order to look up another number. Don’t part with your number unless you want to be listed in the directory.

Where to Go

If you want to take a look at the free cell phone directory, visit:

www.cellpages.com