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Expert: - 6/17/2011


Question
how do you find a number of a private number..
i dont get any call from that private number..
but i only get Text Messages from that private number..
how do i trace it...?
please help me..
i would be thank full

thank you so much..
-Jatin.

Answer
It is not possible to find out the number behind a private call. No one including the police can do this. Calls that are marked as private (dialing *67 before you dial) or where you have them blocked via the system are not available for anyone. It's a person's right to block their calls and I guarantee you there is no way around this. They can't be traced. You don't have to read the text messages you are getting from this number and you can also ask your carrier to block all private calls and texts and then you won't receive them. I hope this helps.  

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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.

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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.

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Master's in Telecommunications

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Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years

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