cell phone anonymity

[Paul H. Merrill]

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 at yahoo.com]
> Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2001 10:07 AM
> To: cypherpunks at 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.
> 
> regards,
> 
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Paul H. Merrill, MCNE, MCSE+I, CISSP
PaulMerrill at ACM.Org