Why Haven't They Invented Caller ID For Cell Phones?

Have you ever been told that cell phones do not havecaller. The only time you will be given the name of the
caller ID? Obviously, if you have a wireless phone andmobile caller is if you already have them programmed
caller identification is one of the features of yourinto your speed dial.
package you know that this is a complete myth. OnIn addition to knowing how caller ID works for cell
the other hand, if you don't own a mobile or havephones, you should also know that this feature is
limited features, you now know that cellular phones dousually 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 numbernot subscribe to this service, your wireless will not
identification, in the United States only the number ofdisplay 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 willWhat 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 aa reverse cell phone lookup online. You should know,
wireless number on your display what will appear inhowever, that you will be required to pay a small fee if
place of the name is "unknown caller", "unknownyou 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 theirthe 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