New Mobile Phone directory - opt out?

[White16valver]

http://www.118800.co.uk/

Soon someone will be able to ring them and ask for your number.

They will then text you and give you the details of the person who wants to speak to you, so you can ring them if you want.


The newspapers etc seem to be selling it as "they're giving out your number to all sorts of marketing companies and stalkers!!11!!2"


I'm undecided.

Should I opt out?

http://www.118800.co.uk/privacy-policy.html

8. Becoming ex-directory

You can become ex-directory by texting the letter ‘E’ to 118800 from the mobile phone that you want to be made ex-directory. Standard network charges apply. Or you can call us on 118 800 or 0800 138 6263 from the phone you want to be made ex-directory. But remember that 0800 calls will be charged by your mobile phone company. The first time 118 800 contacts you please note that you will be sent an SMS reminding you about how to become ex-directory. Please allow 4 weeks for your details to be made ex-directory

(I believe they're also adding something online you can use to opt out.)

 

[Lou]

http://www.118800.co.uk/removeme/remove-me.html

Can opt out online now...

 

[DrR]

PAYG FTW, they don't know who i am.