OT: google and your phone number

[brianeyci]

Doesn't work for me =D.

Brian

[sachmo]

The phone book has your phone number and address in it, too. Just not automapping capibility.

[Gandalf Parker]

PhoneBook
Google has added the convenience of US street address and phone number lookup to the information we provide through our search box. You'll see publicly listed phone numbers and addresses at the top of results pages for searches that contain specific kinds of keywords.

To find listings for a US business, type the business name into the Google search box, along with the city and state. Or type the business name and zip code. Entering the phone number with area code will also return a complete business listing.

To find listings for a US residence, type any of the following combinations into the Google search box:

* first name (or first initial), last name, city (state is optional)
* first name (or first initial), last name, state
* first name (or first initial), last name, area code
* first name (or first initial), last name, zip code
* phone number, including area code
* last name, city, state
* last name, zip code

The pros and cons of having information which was always available, become available to more than a knowledgeable few.

I use Google for many things. Do NOT go to catalogs.google.com but you might want to go to news.google.com and use the alerts feature. Do an involved search and turn it into an email notify of breaking stories. I have alerts for amoung other things my home town, for rarely seen friends, and most importantly for myself.

[Slynky]

Doesn't seem to work very well.

Great Cables . COM's phone number came up as something else. My federal work number didn't come up at all. My home number didn't come up and neither did my friend's. As to the last two, I'm thinking having an unlisted number might stop it from showing.

[Atrocities]

I should point out that the maps they provide are HORRIBLY in accurate. Out of 10 numbers, 6 were hits, and of those 6 not one of the maps was correct.

They do this for a reason.

[rdouglass]

It sure waas accurate with mine.

[Gandalf Parker]

I think its only as accurate as the white pages are. It just takes the white-page listing and feeds the address it gives to a standard online mapping site like MapQuest (which I use A LOT)

Im abit surprised that it didnt work for me, and disappointed also. I guess its no big deal since my phone number, address, and a ton of info have been on the net for years.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Nothing came up for mine.