Wireless Phone Numbers Via 411
At the moment there is no central directory of mobile numbers in the US. That could change next year with carriers putting together plans for wireless 411. The directory would be off limits to telemarketers and people could choose to have unlisted numbers for a fee. Another option maybe to have an unlisted number but accept text messages via the directory service. The unlisting fee and directory look up fee could be a new source of revenue for carriers and such a directory should help increase overall dependence on mobile phones.
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