Are there any free telephone directories?

But here’s the good news: you can actually reach directory assistance for free. Just dial 1-800-FREE-411 (or 1-800-373-3411) from your phone instead. This version of directory assistance is advertiser sponsored, so you’ll have to listen to a 10-second ad before you reach an agent.

Are phone books still available?

Phone books and white pages have gone the way of the rotary-dial telephone. But both still exist digitally online. January 29, 2018 at 5:35 a.m.

Where can I find old phone books?

Whatever the reason, you can explore various avenues to locate the telephone directory you seek.

1. Check your local library. Check your local library to see if it houses old phone directories.
2. Library of Congress.
3. Call a phone company.
4. Contact the Telecommunications History Group.
5. Look online.

How do I find my address in the phone book?

411.com

1. Use your computer’s Internet browser and navigate to “411.com/reverse_phone.”
2. Type the phone number you wish to look up in the “Reverse Phone” field. Click “Search.” View the name and address information that is displayed below, if it is available. 411.com: Reverse Phone Look Up. Any Who: Reverse Phone Look Up.

Does 555 1212 still work?

555-1212 is still used for directory assistance and 555-4334 is reserved for assigned national use. But a set of 100 555 numbers have been officially designated for use in Hollywood, 555-0100 through 555-0199.

Why is whitepages no longer free?

Because the original white page book was paid for by advertising. The website doesn’t have that benefit, so you get charged for what used to be free.

How many phone books are printed each year?

RENEE MONTAGNE, host: In the U.S., we produce 804,000 tons of phonebooks every year. That’s the statistic that comes from the EPA. It’s over five pounds of paper for every man, woman and child, including those too young to pick up a phone.

Is the phone book dead?

While many people still receive phone books, they are no longer the first resource that people rely on. According to several recent studies, about 80% of people who are seeking a product or service turn to the internet first.

Do bt still print phone books?

BT does not produce a large print Phone Book. BT does however provide a free directory enquiries service to customers who are visually impaired. If you would like to find out if you are eligible for this service please call 0800 587 0195.

How do I find a phone number on the Internet?

To find someone’s phone number on Google, for example, you may need to do some digging by entering their name and the area they live in. But to do a reverse number lookup, all you need to do is enter the entire phone number (area code included) into the search field, and see what comes back.

How do I find Old City folders?

Six Free Places to Look for Old City Directories

1. The public library in the city or county of interest. Public libraries often collect directories for their own city and county.
2. MyHeritage.
3. Internet Archive.
4. Google Books.
5. Online Historical Directories Website.
6. WorldCat.

What is the telephone book?

: a book listing the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of telephone customers.

Can someone find my address with my phone number?

Theoretically speaking, using your phone number they can get some details about you from your network provider. They will have to do this through a contact or friend as a call center representative is not formally allowed to do so. Your network provider likely has details of where you live etc.

Is there a truly free address lookup?

TruePeopleSearch.com TruePeopleSearch.com offers completely free information people searches to the general public. You can search by name or do reverse phone or reverse address search for someone. Free results may include name, landline phone number, age, and associated names such as a maiden name.