Ex-Directory Numbers

[NoshQ]

I am trying to get in touch with a friend but have their name and address only. 118118 have told me that they are ex-directory. Is there anyway I can find out what their phone number is?

Kind regards

Noshin Quadri

[squarebear]

You could write to them and ask.

[Aqualung]

The whole idea of having an Ex-directory number is that it will not show up for people to give out.

[woofgang]

no there isn't. BT used to connect you but not tell you the number but they won't even do that now....you will have to write.

[boxtops]

No - that's why people stay xd.

[mollykins]

Write to them to communicate, once they know who you are, aslong as you give your contact details, they can choose to correspond with you.

[redman41]

I have been Ex directory for Years, much more Privacy and unwanted Phone calls.
Only give out your Phone number to Family and Friends.

[boxtops]

Trouble is, doc, many of us don't like dealing with stuff on the phone. If I write to someone complaining or asking a question about a service, I'd like a reply in writing, or at least an email - I like something written down which I can refer back to. I put my number on a letter only if I want them to ring me, and I'm xd.

[redman41]

Does it bother you Doc ? Doesn't bother me in the least !

[boxtops]

Yeah, but if you'd had as many nuisance calls as I used to doc, when I used to live on my own, you might think differently.

[McMouse]

Ex-directory is useful if you are a celebrity and don't want nutters calling all the time.

[boxtops]

It's not fear of the call, doc, it's a pain in the butt, people ringing you up at all hours, spam calls, double glazing, when all you want is a quiet evening after work. Since I signed up with the preference service, my evenings are my own again.

[boxtops]

You can come and answer mine, doc !

[Dris]

Mine is in the phonebook -im with Doc -most of the 'regulars' on here know my name and where I live.My choice -nothing to hide.
Nope you wont get it.
Get the local taxi to go to their home and ask them to call you on your number.Pay them by your C/C -sorted.