OT:...Here is some knowledge that will save you money!?...
posted on
Oct 22, 2006 04:55PM
Here is something worth knowing if you have a mobile phone...and who
doesn't these days!!
Have you ever wondered why phone companies
don't seem interested in trying to prevent the theft of mobile phones? If
you have ever lost, or had one stolen, and if you are on a plan, you still
have to pay the plan approximately up to 24 months, and you have to buy
another handset and enter into another contract. This is more revenue for
the phone company. There is a simple way of making lost or stolen mobiles
useless to thieves and the phone companies know about it, but keep it
quiet.To check your mobile phone's serial number, key in the following on
your phone: star-hash-zero-six-hash ( *#06# ) and a fifteen digit code will
appear on the screen. This is unique to your handset. Write it down and
keep it safe. Should your mobile phone get stolen, you can phone your
service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block
your handset, so even if the thief changes the sim card, your phone will be
totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you
know that whoever stole it can't use or sell it either. If everybody did
this, there would be no point in stealing mobile phones. You may want to
send this to as many people with mobiles as possible.
Also please note...
Phone companies are charging you $1.00 or more for 411 - information calls
when they don't have to. When you need to use the 411/information option,
simply dial 1-800-FREE-411 or 1 800 373 3411 without incurring a charge.
Works on both mobile and home phones.
Gil...