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Ex directory phone numbers
How can I find the (BT) phone number of someone who is ex-directory? I have the address so can write but I need to contact them urgently.
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(Thu 14:32 14/Jul/05) Basically, i'm afraid you can't. Any directory enquiry call line are under absolute strict instructions to never give the number out. They won't even ring them on your behalf to let them know that someone is trying to contact them urgently. It could lead to hoax and cold callers which is possibly why they were ex-d anyway. Unless you have a mutual connection with these people who might be able to help, it looks like the written word will be the only option. | |
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(Thu 16:43 14/Jul/05) The only hope you have, and this is definitely a long-shot, is to find someone with an old copy of UK Info and hope they maybe had the number on there before going ex-D. As Sweggie says, they are very strict on this one. | |
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(Thu 18:38 14/Jul/05) It's not only that they won't ring them on your behalf its that they don't have the number shown - all they see on the screen where the numbers are usually shown is X/D and nothing else - this prevents the operators who are suckers for a hard luck story from being fooled into divulging confidential information. Sweggie is right in saying the only way is to get a mutual friend to help or just to stick to pen and paper. | |
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(Thu 19:44 14/Jul/05) You can contact them same day if you're fast enough, via same day courier. | |
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(Thu 21:40 14/Jul/05) If the case is urgent enough, the local police (at the other end) might contact them for you. | |
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(Thu 23:35 14/Jul/05)
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OK. Thanks! I get the message. The letter's in the post!
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(Fri 01:15 15/Jul/05)
Now a Ex BT Staff Member explanation of XD Numbers. I used to like working on the xd section of the exchange,mainly because I could get stroppy with customers (not normally allowed). Now for the BT(still in force) concrete proceedure:~ Calls to XD Numbers are only made if it is a life and death situation, and THEN only from the follwing persons:~ Police Ambulance Fire and Rescue Coastguard Doctor in Hospital Pharmacist These persons had to be rung back,or provide some proof of who they were.NEVER and I repeat NEVER would ordinary members of the public be connected. When we DID connect anyone to an XD number all that appeared on the callers bill was 01797~XXXXXX |
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(Fri 09:24 15/Jul/05) I once had to make a call as mystress describes. The ex-d operator also rang the subscriber for permission to put me through. | |
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(Sat 13:16 16/Jul/05)
Not sure if you realise that there is a difference between not appearing in the written directory (telephone directory) and not listed in the operators directory.
As an example, if you pick up a local directory, you will not find my number. However, if you phone directory enquiries and give my name and address, I am listed and they will give you my number.
This means that I don't get idiots call me at random from the phone book, but if someone needs me urgently, they have a way of contacting me.
When you install a new phone line BT ask you the above question. |
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(Sat 21:19 16/Jul/05) A telegram is quick. | |
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(Sun 18:29 27/Jul/08) hi i'm trying to trace margret currie i think she ex-directory i thnk she lives at 5 mizzan close,beverly high road hull | |
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(Wed 10:26 30/Jul/08) If you get a private investigator they can on occasions get you the ex-directory number, but remember, because you are ex-directory does not mean that your number is withheld, ex-directory means the name is excluded from the directory ONLY, you have to state that you want the number withheld also | |
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(Wed 06:52 01/Jul/09)
Might I suggest http://www.phonesearchcentral.co.uk |
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(Thu 19:01 27/Aug/09)
If you want an ex-directory phone number usually a BT engineer will obtain it for you or at least a few years ago this was the case. Also why if some detective and investigative agencies can find Ex D numbers then why is there no avenue to find them on the net ??? Peter North London |
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(Thu 19:06 27/Aug/09)
A BT engineer will usually find an Ex D phone number for a fee of course which might cost you in the region of �100 for one number. They are crooked just as politicians are. Pete North London |
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