Have you ever tried to do a cell phone lookup only to find yourself at a dead end? Many sites promise free cell phone lookup services only to lead you on a wild computer search that will require payment for that "free" lookup. The truth is, if you want to find who owns a phone number you will have to pay.

Cell phone numbers are considered private information and therefore, are not included in any of the free directory sites. There are specialized sites that have sprung up in the last few years that buy information from the cellular companies and make that information available to you.

Each of these companies have a process that is slightly different. But, they all have certain things in common. First, you will need to enter the cell phone number that you are looking for information on. Then, the database will search to see if the number is available for lookup. The chances are good that it will be available because nearly 98% of all phone numbers are in these directories. If the number is available you will then have the option of purchasing the information. There are usually two options. You can pay a small fee to access the one number you are currently searching. Or, for a slightly higher fee you can purchase unlimited searches for the next 12 months.

If you decide to purchase the cell phone lookup information you will see your report on your computer screen within seconds. The whole process is usually only about 90 seconds. The report you receive will contain the individual's name, address, and map to the location of their address.