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Just tried to get an Orange UK account

Started by Ewan · 1 year ago

I just popped down to the Orange UK shop to get an account setup there.

The chap said, “Sure sir, no problem, we just need a proof of ID and a proof of address.”

“A what?” I said, momentarily stunned.

“We need a passport, driving license, something like that and a utility bill.”

“Er, you … you [...] ... Continue reading »

22 comments

  • Lee Wilkins

    1 year ago

    funny, i just closed mine, albeit in a different country, yet still the same "orange shit"
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  • Ewan

    1 year ago

    deary me
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  • Constantine

    1 year ago

    T-Mobile USA wanted the same amount of information for a bloody prepaid SIM card!
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  • Ewan

    1 year ago

    he he he ohhhh dear
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  • James Whatley

    1 year ago

    Is the the new Samsung Soul?

    With the 'Magic Touch Window' ?
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  • Ewan

    1 year ago

    'And through the round window today'
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  • DanLane

    1 year ago

    Orange have always been strict with their credit checks and as we mentioned on the podcast they are struggling to keep up with the times.... the whipping boy fails again!

    Also, leaving a passport on your desk is quite a security risk! ;)
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  • Ewan

    1 year ago

    I know where you live
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  • Ricky Chotai

    1 year ago

    I didn't know orange still existed I just though they were 3's backup 2.5G network :)
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  • Ricky

    1 year ago

    Try getting a contract account (with any provider) in the U.S. A drivers license is required, end of story (or other government issued ID. If you want to get setup without a security deposit (of at least $300) you need a Social Security number. Yeah, that's right, the one that's *supposed* to be uber-private, that unlocks the doors for identity thieves.

    Past that you need a valid mailing address and that sort of thing.

    However, you *can* get a prepaid with almost nothing, from certain providers. When I sold phones, I was able to *legally* sell you an AT&T prepaid with only your birthday.
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  • SteveRowlands

    1 year ago

    Why o why would you want todo that to yourself? Getting an Orange account just to see what it's really like?

    Do you slam your manhood in a door, just to see if it hurts?.... ok, dont answer that.....

    I take it you were listening to Leona Lewis the other day, just to make sure it's a pile of shit? ;-)
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  • Ewan

    1 year ago

    Bring on the Phil Collins, Steve!
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  • SteveRowlands

    1 year ago

    I did notice the Phil Collins, but didn't wanna say.......
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  • Ewan

    1 year ago

    You can't hurry love, no you'll just have to wait, Steve, love doesn't come
    easy... it's a game of give-and-take....
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  • SteveRowlands

    1 year ago

    Arggggghhhhh!!!!!!
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  • Ben Smith

    1 year ago

    Right... this is an intervention... these people are all here to help you...
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  • Ewan

    1 year ago

    I could contact Orange PR and ask for a demo account. Not quite the same though, is it?
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  • EPW

    1 year ago

    Don't do it! I'd love to be able to switch away from Orange. The customer service is absolutely dreadful.
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  • MartinSFP

    1 year ago

    I know this is an old post, but I was reminded of it just now. My girlfriend tried to upgrade - that's upgrade - in a Vodafone store this evening and she was told she needed a passport or driver's license. it appears Vodafone has gone the way of Orange in that respect. Bah.
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  • James Whatley

    1 year ago

    Shocking.

    Get her on the blower to 191 and give 'em hell.

    ;)
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  • Ewan

    1 year ago

    I think I've had that kind of trouble myself.
    They'll happily change your price plan or add on insurance or the like, but
    I think the chaps in the store get really worried about upgrading you. In
    case it's not you. Despite the fact you've given the full name, address
    *and* password to the account. Theoretically, if I knew my brother's
    password on his Vodafone account, I could walk out the store with an
    upgraded handset on his account... or worse, actually add a new line to his
    account without him knowing.

    But then.. if I can open a Vodafone account with just my Maestro or Switch
    card... I'll ask someone at Vodafone about this.
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  • MartinSFP

    1 year ago

    Seesmic video reply from Disqus.
    reply

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