Punting Phone

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15-10-15, 11:28
Celticdub

Punting Phone

Hi lads

After reading some of the posts on here about ppl not using a punting phone but using there registered phone to call on. I am going to get a phone sim for punting with.

When I asked about getting a sim only from three I am being asked for ID and proof of address. Obviously I don't want to give this and have the phone number linked to me at all.
How did everyone else get their punting SIM cards without having to give over any private details.

Thanks
C
15-10-15, 12:14
Flappy

Go in about 5 mins before they close. Bring your neighbours esb bill
15-10-15, 12:16
Sexy Sandy 69

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celticdub

Hi lads

After reading some of the posts on here about ppl not using a punting phone but using there registered phone to call on. I am going to get a phone sim for punting with.

When I asked about getting a sim only from three I am being asked for ID and proof of address. Obviously I don't want to give this and have the phone number linked to me at all.
How did everyone else get their punting SIM cards without having to give over any private details.

Thanks
C

Go to one of the smaller shops that fix phones/laptops, they don't ask for info, they'll have sim cards that they'll happily sell to you.

Sandy x
15-10-15, 12:40
Celticdub

Thanks all for the comments your a sound bunch.

I've a few options to try out now.

Hopefully get a new sim today and get back in the saddle after that.

Cheers
C
15-10-15, 12:56
willie wacker

Quote:

Originally Posted by zilch

Try vodafone .
Just ask for a €10 sim . They don't ask questions. (well not where i am)
You get the option of registering on line but just give another name address and e mail .
Benefits of registering . Free text , internet and cherry points for gifts like free top ups.
Depends on ur usage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celticdub

Hi lads

After reading some of the posts on here about ppl not using a punting phone but using there registered phone to call on. I am going to get a phone sim for punting with.

When I asked about getting a sim only from three I am being asked for ID and proof of address. Obviously I don't want to give this and have the phone number linked to me at all.
How did everyone else get their punting SIM cards without having to give over any private details.

Thanks
C

I got mine like zilch did and no questions asked
Told them I needed it for business to ring on a unregistered phone when trying to track down unpaid invoices :D
15-10-15, 15:16
MidlifeCrisis

I bought mine in the north but I imagine it would be the same anywhere. I bought a cheap PAYG phone for about £12 in Tesco. I feed it using PAYG coupons, also bought in Tesco. Both bought with cash (and without loyalty card) so totally untraceable and anonymous.
15-10-15, 18:01
Zealot7

I got mine (SIM & Phone) in a Vodafone shop too. I wasn't asked for an ID, address or anything at all when I bought it.

Needless to say too, I haven't registered it online either, and I top it up using cash only aswell. ;)
15-10-15, 19:42
Cable87

Quote:

Originally Posted by zilch

Try vodafone .
Just ask for a €10 sim . They don't ask questions. (well not where i am)
You get the option of registering on line but just give another name address and e mail .
Benefits of registering . Free text , internet and cherry points for gifts like free top ups.
Depends on ur usage.

Sounds about right on all counts! The local Vodafone shop in my old town was like that, go in with cash and it's no additional questions asked. Even years ago before I began punting, I registered for the online service with a fake name and address; had the number for 10 years now, and never had an issue.
16-10-15, 21:29
striker

Is same font but different simple safe ?
16-10-15, 21:53
striker

Sorry predicted text!.
Is the same fone but different sim safe??
16-10-15, 21:58
JAMESCORK

Quote:

Originally Posted by striker

Sorry predicted text!.
Is the same fone but different sim safe??

Good question... Its my belief that the "fone" itself is traceable with an IMI number or something... Need the nerds here I guess...:D
16-10-15, 22:01
Cable87

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAMESCORK

Good question... Its my belief that the "fone" itself is traceable with an IMI number or something... Need the nerds here I guess...:D

There's loads of dual-SIM phones out there as well, it could be the solution to hiding your punting SIM in plain sight. ;)
16-10-15, 22:06
Mister Anderson

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAMESCORK

Good question... Its my belief that the "fone" itself is traceable with an IMI number or something... Need the nerds here I guess...:D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cable87

There's loads of dual-SIM phones out there as well, it could be the solution to hiding your punting SIM in plain sight. ;)

Shared IMEI, same thing except easier to track.

Don't use your punting SIM in your IRL phone. Very bad idea.
16-10-15, 23:47
JAMESCORK

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Anderson

Shared IMEI, same thing except easier to track.

Don't use your punting SIM in your IRL phone. Very bad idea.

You're a nerd?

:D
16-10-15, 23:55
Mister Anderson

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAMESCORK

You're a nerd?

:D

Yah so? A safe nerd :)
17-10-15, 00:18
Mister Anderson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Anderson

Shared IMEI, same thing except easier to track.

Don't use your punting SIM in your IRL phone. Very bad idea.

Actually I should correct myself here and apologise. The IMEIs are separate and distinguishable, every SIM has a unique one. Still, I wouldn't put a punting SIM in my civvy phone.

Apologies made, off to bed with me.
17-10-15, 20:22
pleasurekerry

..bought a top up Samsung in Tesco today, 9.99..out door, not a question asked..
17-10-15, 20:31
Cable87

Quote:

Originally Posted by pleasurekerry

..bought a top up Samsung in Tesco today, 9.99..out door, not a question asked..

But was it just the phone, or a phone with SIM/new number included?
18-10-15, 01:06
sharkskin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Anderson

Actually I should correct myself here and apologise. The IMEIs are separate and distinguishable, every SIM has a unique one. Still, I wouldn't put a punting SIM in my civvy phone.

Apologies made, off to bed with me.

Actually, you were wrong both times. Or perhaps right both times. It depends on the phone.

A dual sim phone that can have both sims active and connected to a network at the same time must have two IMEIs but a dual sim phone that can only have one sim active at a time only has one IMEI.

Even with two IMEIs, the manufacturer will be able to link them together if asked so it's a bad idea to share your punting sim with your IRL sim in any dual sim phone.