Important – Mobile Phone Information
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You may already have heard about this but early next week all UK mobiles will be on a directory which will mean that anyone will be able to access your numbers. It’s easy to unsubscribe but it must be done before the beginning of next week to make sure that you are ex-directory. You may want to suggest it to all your friends and family who have UK mobiles or they could be swamped by unsolicited messages and calls. Removal is recommended by the BBC – see link below.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/working_lunch/8091621.stm<http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/working_lunch/8091621.stm> To remove your number click on the link below, you need your mobile phone with you to do this as they text you a code1, http://www.118800.co.uk/
2, Click on ‘Ex Directory’ at top right hand side of page, from there it’s straight forward.
Gayemarie
From the website http://www.118800.co.uk/faqs.html
Can I be ex-directory with 118 800?
You can become ex-directory from this website. Or you can text the letter ‘E’ to 118800 from the mobile phone you want to be made ex-directory. Standard network charges apply. The first time 118 800 contacts you you will be sent an SMS reminding you about how to become ex-directory. Please allow up to 4 weeks for your ex-directory request to take effect.
How do I know when I am ex-directory?
We will send you an SMS message confirming when your details will be ex-directory.
I am ex-directory, so how can I be put back in the directory?
If you know you are already listed by us as ex-directory – and therefore we have your correct address – you can text the letter ‘I’ (for ‘in’) to 118 800. Alternatively, you can join the directory from this website. Please allow up to 4 weeks for your details to be included in our directory.