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Expert: - 8/12/2009


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hi!
i would like to know if the calls that we make, are they recorded by the operators. if so where is the data stored ?
what if some intelligence agencies want to hear certain calls that were already made, do they get those records of conversation?

Answer
Calls that you make are absolutely, positively not recorded anywhere. Only the record of the call is kept. No one can hear your calls, I promise you. Whenever you hear about agencies getting recordings of calls,  it is because they got a subpoena to do this and the calls were specifically recorded. Records and recordings are completely different. I can assure you that calls are not recorded. It is illegal to do this. Thanks. DebiN

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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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