[866-RON-0-FEZ]

There was a time when telcos would print this information in a big book and deliver it to your porch for free.

[giancarlostoro]

Hell, in some states you can find these details rather quickly since there's so much that is considered public record.

[olyjohn]

Except all you had to do was tell them you want to be unlisted, and BAM even the operator could not find your number. This is nothing like what is happening today, and I find this take does nothing but let them off the hook.

[gowld]

relevant username.

Not quite true, though, because that book charged money in exchange for privacy.

[sellmesoap]

The pharows know the best path to wealth. Just hold everyone hostage.