Caller ID

Caller ID

An enhanced feature that displays a caller's phone number on the wireless handset receiving the call. Many systems are adding the caller's name to the caller ID. (Cingular)

A feature that displays the name and/or number of the calling party either on a wireless phone screen or a separate device (as is often the case with a fixed-line phone). Virtually all digital phones - as well as many analogue phones - have this capability, which may be activated by a wireless service provider. (Nokia)

A network-dependent service that allows you to see your caller's number before answering. (Motorola)