Computer Weekly - Mobile phone directory crashes

Bob Dowson, Director at Site Confidence, discussed with Computer Weekly a controversial mobile phone directory which has been suspended after being inundated with requests from people who want their details removed.

118800.co.uk said it is not taking requests either via the website or over the phone for people's mobile numbers. Earlier this week the website appeared to crash under a traffic surge after mobile phone users decided they wanted their numbers taken off the directory.

Dowson said: "Prior to the launch of the service, media coverage suggested that many people would have concerns over the privacy of their details and want to remove their numbers from the directory, yet it appears that 118 800 has completely underestimated demand."

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