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Old 02-27-2007, 06:00 PM
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Default Re: I'm concerned that 02/genie may try and trace me (location). Are there any phones that allow you to stay private

On Feb 27, 5:51 pm, Paul Hyett <p...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> In uk.legal on Tue, 27 Feb 2007, Roger Mills <watt.ty...@googlemail.com>
> wrote :
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>
>
> >> 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.

>
> Surely one way around it would be to purchase a new PAYG phone with cash
> - they'll be able to trace the phone, but they won't know who it belongs
> to.
> --
> Paul Hyett, Cheltenham


Yeah but then I can't send 5000 text messages a month for 10 uk pounds

I just don't want the baliffs coming around & taking my flatmates
stereo equipment etc.

(private debt collectors etc.)


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