On 27 Feb 2007 09:03:09 -0800, southwark@inbox.com wrote:

>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.

That's pennies, my dear.

>I have a bad credit score but I don't care as I now spend 70% of my
>time overseas

Bad debter...

>I realise I can just take the battery out of the phone (to prevent
>being traced) but what if I want to text people?

Text with the phone turned off.

>Suppose I use a really old handset. Will this make a difference? Or
>can they still trace me from my signal.

I don't think anyone cares where you are, tbh. Your phone needs to
speak to a base station/mast to send a message, get coverage, etc.
They know the phone is connected to certain base stations otherwise
nothing would work.

>PS - this is not my IP address. I am using a guest internet connection
>in a public building.

Thank goodness for that.
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