But, the rates on the prepaid services are exorbitant, almost a dollar a minute for the smaller recharges and they never do get good. As always, you don't get more than you pay for. PHM Andrew Jenks wrote:
In the US they are now selling prepaid phones in electronics stores, computer stores, and -- my favorite -- some Blockbuster movie rental locations. You go in, pick up a box, pay cash at the register, and you're done. No information is required at the time of purchase. Refills available from various retailers depending upon your service company. Again, you walk in, pick one up, pay cash, and leave.
-----Original Message----- X-Loop: openpgp.net From: montag montag [mailto:cels451@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2001 10:07 AM To: cypherpunks@toad.com Subject: cell phone anonymity
Please post the actual experiences about obtaining a pre-paid cell phone (aka "mobile" in the less developed world) without revealing any (correct) identifying info, such as address, telephone no, name, etc.
I know that it can be done in Canada. Unsure about US, UK and the rest of europe.
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