I came across a simple and useful tool online while reading David Pogue’s Blog. Mr Pogue writes for the New York times and I have enjoyed his Cicuits column for sometime now. A recent post dealt with some iPhone features but included a comment from a user with a great and useful link.
Verizon provides a page that lets you search phone numbers (up to three at a time) to see if they are Verizon Wireless numbers. This is useful in determining who among your friends and family are within your network. This has significance depending on your phone minute & messaging plans. See for yourself at:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/LNPControllerServlet?path=lnppromo1
I am not sure if the other major wireless providers offer the same search features. If anyone knows feel free to comment with the links.
The Original Blog & Comments appeared at:
http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/08/03/your-free-call-indicator/