Do they still make phone books 2020?

Phone books and white pages have gone the way of the rotary-dial telephone. But both still exist digitally online. Of course, hunting for a person’s phone number is a bit challenging online with the wealth of information out there. That’s where I can help guide you.

How do I find residential phone numbers?

Whitepages has the largest database of residential phone records in the United States, so if the person’s number is listed, you’ll probably find it here. To run a free search, navigate to the Whitepages.com home page and type in the person’s name and state.

Where can I get old phone books?

How to Find Old Telephone Directories

• Check your local library. Check your local library to see if it houses old phone directories.
• Library of Congress.
• Call a phone company.
• Contact the Telecommunications History Group.
• Look online.

Does the post office have phone books?

The post office keeps undelivered telephone directories, so you can often pick up a phone book there. Phone companies often accidentally deliver multiple copies of phone directories. If you haven’t set up your phone or Internet connection yet, ask your neighbors if they have extra phone books.

When did they stop printing phone books?

In the 21st century, printed telephone directories are increasingly criticized as waste. In 2012, after some North American cities passed laws banning the distribution of telephone books, an industry group sued and obtained a court ruling permitting the distribution to continue.

Why are phone books still printed?

So why are phonebooks still regularly delivered to most American households every year? Mainly because companies have fought regulations to phase out the yellow pages out of self-interest — they’re packed full of ads, and make these companies money.

Does anyone use Yellow Pages anymore?

Yup–still there. OK, many of us aren’t getting the Yellow Pages delivered to our doors anymore. But according to the company, more than 80 million people visit the YP.com site (or use their app) each month where there are more than 20 million businesses listed. And that has strengthened the company’s value.

How do I find someone on Whitepages?

To search for an individual on the White Pages, input their surname, initial of their first name, and the suburb they live in. We’ll also check the surrounding suburbs to see if the person is listed with us. If you’re unsure of the exact suburb, you can do a national search or enter a postcode, region or state.

How do you find your old phone numbers?

How to Find Old Phone Numbers?

1. Check Your Old Phone Bills.
2. Check Your Old Tax Records.
3. Check Your Online Shopping Address.
4. Scan All the Old Emails.
5. Power Up Your Old Phones.
6. Check Your Membership Info.
7. Check Your Credit Report or Bank Info.
8. Find the Old SIM Card.

Do people still use the phone book?

A few years ago, ComScore found that more than half of the U.S. has replaced the phone book with an online search, and that number is growing as mobile usage skyrockets. According to MSN, 70% of Americans don’t even open their phone books. Only 11% use the white pages.

Where can I get a phone book?

The post office keeps undelivered telephone directories, so you can often pick up a phone book there. Phone companies often accidentally deliver multiple copies of phone directories. If you haven’t set up your phone or Internet connection yet, ask your neighbors if they have extra phone books.

How many people use the phone book?

Nearly 70% of adults in the U.S. “rarely or never” use the phone book, according to a recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive . Instead, most of them (60%) use the Internet to find contact information, a number that’s certain to continue to rise, especially as smart phone adoption and location-based services both grow.

How do you get a phone book?

You can also obtain the delivery schedule online at for the Yellow Pages at DeliveryYellow.com. Select the state you live in and then scroll to find the city you live in. For example, the Santa Monica, CA phone book (Yellow Pages edition) is delivered over the course of a month every year.