Anyone in the United Kingdom can trace a phone number thanks to the sophisticated technology of companies dedicated to finding the origin of a phone number. Many, but not all, phone tracing companies require a fee. Most are easy to use.
Step 1
Write down the entire phone number that you want to trace. You must know the land code for the number. The country code for the United Kingdom is +44.
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Step 2
Visit a free online mobile phone directory. MobilePhoneNumber.com is an online directory that has a special section specifically for phone numbers that originate from the United Kingdom. Simply enter a phone number, and the directory will show you information from its database.
Step 3
Register with a mobile phone tracing company. A few companies work specifically with mobile phones. For example, TraceAMobile.com allows you to trace mobile phone numbers in the United Kingdom. You will have to pay a monthly fee to use the service.
Step 4
Use a landline phone-tracing company if the phone number doesn't originate from a mobile phone. Investigative Resources can trace landlines from many countries, including the United Kingdom. The company guarantees confidentiality and sets up all payments through PayPal.