In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
southwark@inbox.com <southwark@inbox.com> wrote:

> I watch The Bill. It seems the police can use location information to
> find out where you are (rightly so)
>
>
> But also, in a recent change to the 02 terms & conditions, they are
> allowed to pass on my information (regarding where I am in the UK) to
> debt collection agencies etc.
>
> I owe HSBC about 700 UKPounds.
>
> I have a bad credit score but I don't care as I now spend 70% of my
> time overseas
>
> However, I'm on a cracking deal. I get 50mins off peak everyday and
> *literally* unlimited SMS text messages
>
> I text alot (so it's a superb deal)
>
> I realise I can just take the battery out of the phone (to prevent
> being traced) but what if I want to text people?
>
>
> Suppose I use a really old handset. Will this make a difference? Or
> can they still trace me from my signal.
>
If your phone is turned on and connected to the service, they *know* more or
less where you are 'cos they know which masts are picking up your signal.
Using an old handset would make no difference.

Why not just pay HSBC their 700 quid - then you won't have to worry?! I
doubt whether anybody here will encourage you to be dishonest.
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Cheers,
Roger
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