From early next week all UK mobiles will be on a directory which will mean that anyone can get hold of your mobile phone number!

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July 11

From early next week all UK mobiles will be on a directory which will mean that anyone can get hold of your mobile phone number!

Maybe you’ve not heard about this but early next week all UK mobiles will be on a directory which will mean that
anyone will be able to access the numbers (118800). It is easy to unsubscribe but it must be done before the
beginning of next week to make sure that you are ex directory. The way the system works is 118800 send you a text
from someone who is trying to contact you with their details. It is then up to you whether to contact them or not.
You may want to suggest it to all your friends and family who have UK mobiles or they could be swamped by unsolicited
messages. Removal is recommended by the BBC - see link below.

<http://www.118800.co.uk/>
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Click on HOMEPAGE at the bottom of the screen then EXDIRECTORY at the top of the following screen then follow the on
screen instructions.
You can remove your number from this list, and tell all your friends - especially those with children who have mobile phones.

<http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/working_lunch/8091621.stm>

The Directory of Mobile Phone numbers goes live next week.

To remove your number use the link below (you need your mobile phone with you to do this, they text you a code)

10:47 PM | Blog it | WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT STUFF

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Curiositywrote:

S'cuse me for popping in via Poppy but was intrigued. I had no idea about this. I have just tried to get on the website for 110800 but it says it is suspended as they are making improvements!
I know that with a landline it is a done deal that it appears in directories. Have the contract phone companies sold the lists to this firm and if so who gets the profit, sure as buttons it will not be us.

July 13

Poppy Mwrote:

Thanks for that info Misty I will check the links tomorrow, I thought it was only going to affect phones that are on contract!

July 11

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