Controversial Cell Phone Number Directory Closes Up Shop
Intelius built up its directory by purchasing call lists from other businesses and mining online services for cell phone numbers. Intelius then charged $14.95 for searching its database of roughly 90-million unlisted cell phones, or about half of the cell phones in the U.S.
Following a public outcry over the perceived privacy invasion, complaints over the convoluted opt-out process (which involves mailing or faxing in a copy of your drivers license), and the threat of legal action by Verizon Wireless, Intelius has decided that perhaps now is not the best time for its cell phone directory.
We're sure someone else will come along and resurrect this idea. The battle for cell phone privacy is far from over.
From Textually.org
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