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I was wondering if there is a way to trace a call that was made on a cell phone? I am wanting to find out who the person is that is making the call. I have the number with no name, just the location. Cells phones seem to be untracable with paying for the information that is often not helpful. Can you help??
In some states, when a cell phone calls you, it will display caller ID on your landline phone. But if the calls you receive are on your cell phone, then no caller ID name is passed anywhere, ony the number. There is no way to trace a cell phone caller to find out the name. That information is 100% private today and even though some companies state that they can get that information for you, it's actually illegal. The most you can get is who the owner of the number is and that is only the carrier, since the carrier owns the number, not the user. The numbers belong to the carriers. If someone tries to trace the number, the most they will find is who the wireless carrier is, not any additional information. Sorry that I didn't have better news for you. Thanks. DebiN
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DebiN
Expertise
I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM AT&T and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.
Experience
Over 20 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500). Also worked as a professor in Maryland for 10 years teaching telecommunications.
Organizations
I belong to several organizations
Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications
Awards and Honors
Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years
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