Cell Numbers To Be Added To 411

darthC0der writes "Looking for a friend but don't have her phone number with you? For now, you can call directory assistance for her home number, but her wireless digits are off limits from 411. Not for long. The cellular providers are now getting close to making the cellluar numbers available to 411 callers. Here's the link to a CNN article. I don't about you guys but I personally do not want my cellular number to be made available so easily."

Comments

What's even better...

[Anonymous Coward]

I think cellular phone users should be required to display their cell numbers on a bumper sticker on their cars so I can call them and tell them how shitty they drive when they cut me off on the Dan Ryan. It would be a nice release for those road rage emotions, don't you think?

Re:What's even better...

[agentkhaki]

My father once suggested a paintball system wherein everyone carried a paint-ball gun. If you drive like an asshole, people nail you. If you get over a certain number of hits, and a cop sees you, you get a ticket.

Of course, paint washes off, and there'd be no way to keep people from abusing the system... but it'd certainly be a great way to relieve the frustration...

"What's that... on the cell phone...?" ::stomps the gas pedal while rolling down the window::

THUNK! THUNK! THUNK!

"Ahhh..."

Re:What's even better...

[Anonymous Coward]

Easy there Rambo.

Will there be listed in phone books as well.

[SpanishInquisition]

What's that sound?
It's the sound of billions of trees crying.

her

[Anonymous Coward]

>Looking for a friend by don't have her number with you?

No actually, not. My mom maybe.

Re:God No!

[Daveman692]

[sarcasm]Honostly think telemarketers call 411 just to get numbers?[/sarcasm]

Unpublished Numbers?

[Motherfucking Shit]

>I personally do not want my cellular number to be made available so easily.

Which is why the cellular carriers will probably let you classify your cellphone number as unlisted/unpublished once the numbers are available via 411... Though "unlisting" your number carries a monthly charge, of course! Don't worry, the telcos will always find a new way to charge^Wsatisfy you.

Privacy Concerns

[Anonymous Coward]

As an abortionist and a cell phone user I have had a large amount of stalkers and annoying prank callers all of which would probably like me to die. I can say this is very bad news as I recently disconnected my ground line and was only using my cell. I wish they would reconsider as now I have absolutely no privacy any more.

Re:Consumer-Paid-for Advertising

[mabinogi]

> So does this mean that I have to now pay a per-minute charge for telemarketers?

what situation would cause that to happen?.....surely you don't call them, do you?

I don't have a phone....

[Robawesome]

you insensitive clod!

Telemarketers are bad?

[Anonymous Coward]

And I always thought Americans like buying crap. Like stupid excuses for starting a war.

reality check

[djupedal]

"I don't about you guys but I personally do not want my cellular number to be made available so easily."

Since when did what you want/not want become a primary factor with business today? I don't like it either, but I'm not naive enough to believe they have my interests at heart. I'm surprised at your surprise.

Re:God No!

[Hatechall]

I wholeheartedly agree. However I disagree with the modding. Not trusting the telemarket industry is hardly insightful!

Pronouns Are Fun

[horati0]

Looking for a friend but don't have her phone number with you?

"friend?" "her?" This is slashdot, buddy. Our dear readers are gonna think yer talkin' about their moms.

Re:Pronouns Are Fun

[radja]

nah.. quite a believable story really.. no girl would willingly give her phone-number to a /.er

Re:Phone books as a waste of paper.

[malia8888]

Yes, big, thick phone books are a waste of paper in better neighborhoods like yours. To us they are convenient, free booster seats for our children. Further, are handy temporary jack blocks for our trailers.