A new telephone directory of around 15 million mobile phone numbers. The service is run by an independent company called Connectivity and is available over the phone or online. Connectivity is not linked to any mobile operator.
The service does not give out mobile phone numbers but instead, users call the service and ask to be connected to the mobile phone of a person. The service then calls that mobile phone and asks for permission to connect the call. If you use the service and request a number, you’ll either be put through to the person you want, or a text message is sent to them with your details.
Are they likely to have a record of my number ?
The service has been developed using data bought from market research businesses? If in the past you have knowingly (or unwittingly) agreed to take part in market research, then there is a possibility 118800 may have a record of your details.
Does The Carphone Warehouse give out customer details to 118 800?
118800 is nothing to do with The Carphone Warehouse and we won’t pass on any data about our customers to them. If you want your number listed, you’ll need to get in touch with 118800 directly at www.118800.co.uk.
The Carphone Warehouse takes the matter of privacy and data seriously. When we pass on customer data to third parties, it’s with our customers’ consent and we make sure it’s in accordance with our Terms and Conditions. The third parties we use range from the companies that support our business through to credit reference agencies. Whenever we share customer data, our actions meet the strict requirements of the Data Protection Act.
What do I do if I don’t want my number listed on this service?
If you do find that your number’s been listed (there are various ways that numbers are gathered) and you’re unhappy about this, you can opt out of the directory at http://www.118800.co.uk/faqs.html#%ADprivacy.
