Directory

There are many reasons to take advantage of the convenient services of a directory enquiry phone number. In the UK, directory enquiries are made by dialling a phone number with a 118 prefix, followed with three additional digits. Here are some situations where the services of a 118 number might prove handy.

1. Find a person’s phone number

The most obvious reason that someone might want to call a directory enquiries hotline is to request the phone number of somebody they want to call, but for some reason, don’t have on hand. Directory enquiries can be used in more creative ways. For instance, these services can aid in finding long lost friends and family.

2. Contact local businesses
A directory enquiries hotline can give you information about local businesses, and help to locate hard to find services in your area. Whether it’s the nearest cleaners or the nearest legal office, chances are the operator can locate it in minutes.

3. Order-in or take-out
Directory enquiry companies often partner with local restaurants. Sometimes they can even recommend a restaurant based on individual dishes on the menu. Callers can be connected directly to the restaurant that best suits their needs, and they can make a reservation or place a take-out order.

4. Find movie showtimes
Not only can an operator, working for a directory enquiries company, find the nearest movie theatre, they can also provide showtimes for individual movies.

5. Transportation
Like movie showings, 118 numbers can be used to look up train times and locate the address for the nearest station. For people stuck in a strange part of town in the middle of the night, calling a directory enquiries number can be the only way to get the phone number for the local cab company. If a more exotic destination is on the menu, travel agents and airlines are easy to find with a simple phone call.

6. Answer questions
Many 118 services claim to be able to answer any question in minutes. To satisfy their curiosity, a customer can call and ask the operator directly, or they can send their question as a text message and wait for a reply.

Many services provided by directory companies are available elsewhere. The internet can be used to answer similar questions. In fact, many 118 phone numbers have a web-page that can be used to access their database. However, it is often the case that the internet is not available or convenient when answers are needed the most.