There are a myriad of methods you can use to track a cell phone number. Users neglect these methods to do free reverse searches on line but they can be extremely effective and, most importantly, free of charge. You can also join a reverse cell phone lookup directory for a small one-time fee to get unlimited search.

Here are some methods you can use to get cell phone number look ups for free:

1. Do you by any chance have anyone working in the police department or in any government subdivisions? Well they should inevitably be the first people to ask should you need to unearth any public data, as they have free access to a plethora of information. They can give you a name, an address as well as the phone company.

2. The number one tool you should use is Google. Just type the number on the search box and see what results you can come up with. Other very effective search engines include MSN, Alta Vista, AOL or Yahoo. You will see pretty quickly whether names or addresses are associated to the number.

3. The online discussion forums are easily overlooked by people looking for information. Yet, they are a very powerful and effective way to get information as you can reach a very important number of people.

4. You can be even sneakier by hiding your number and calling the cell phone number you want to have information on. Then if a person answers, find a trick to get their name without asking for it. If you can't get their name try to get at least their location.

5. You can be audacious and try to find someone who has already paid a membership site to do the research for you. Maybe you could negotiate a price with them if it is just for one number! Use online discussion forums to get in touch with people who use those types of services and then ask them for a favour. You can come across some very nice people out there and, most importantly, you will not have to pay the monthly fee if it is just for ONE number.

6. Use Google Answers and Yahoo answers to ask people to do the cell phone research for you. You may have to pay for the information but you can specify an amount you're comfortable with.

Should you be unsuccessful using all the methods mentioned above, you can always opt for a membership site. They have unlimited information and for a one-time fee, you can avoid the hassles of going through a private investigator and pay much more.