| Have you ever been told that cell phones do not have | | | | caller. The only time you will be given the name of the |
| caller ID? Obviously, if you have a wireless phone and | | | | mobile caller is if you already have them programmed |
| caller identification is one of the features of your | | | | into your speed dial. |
| package you know that this is a complete myth. On | | | | In addition to knowing how caller ID works for cell |
| the other hand, if you don't own a mobile or have | | | | phones, you should also know that this feature is |
| limited features, you now know that cellular phones do | | | | usually part of a package or a plan; it is not something |
| in deed have caller ID capabilities. | | | | that automatically comes with a phone. Thus, if you do |
| However, though cellular phones have caller number | | | | not subscribe to this service, your wireless will not |
| identification, in the United States only the number of | | | | display the names and numbers associated with |
| the mobile phone caller is displayed, not their name. | | | | incoming calls. |
| This is different to listed landline numbers which will | | | | What can you do if you are not provided the name of |
| reveal both the name (usually surname and first initial) | | | | a caller on your phone's ID display? You can always |
| of the owner as well as their telephone number. Thus, | | | | take the phone number that shows up and enter it into |
| if you have caller ID and you receive a call from a | | | | a reverse cell phone lookup online. You should know, |
| wireless number on your display what will appear in | | | | however, that you will be required to pay a small fee if |
| place of the name is "unknown caller", "unknown | | | | you are hoping to discover the name of the mobile |
| name", or something similar. | | | | owner, as the only free information you will be given is |
| That being said, if your friend calls you from their | | | | the city and state associated with the number and the |
| cellphone and their name pops up on your call display, | | | | telephone carrier. |
| you may be wondering why it didn't say unknown | | | | |