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Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

MartinSFP — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:15:39 -0000

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Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

smstextnews — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:40:05 -0000

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.

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

whatleydude — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:52:07 -0000

Shocking.

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

;)

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

MartinSFP — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:18:00 -0000

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.

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

smstextnews — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:45:03 -0000

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

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

bensmith — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:42:30 -0000

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

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

EPW — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:26:39 -0000

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

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

SteveRowlands — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:24:53 -0000

Arggggghhhhh!!!!!!

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

smstextnews — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:14:04 -0000

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....

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

SteveRowlands — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:10:14 -0000

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

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

smstextnews — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:06:03 -0000

Bring on the Phil Collins, Steve!

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

SteveRowlands — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:03:25 -0000

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? ;-)

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

Ricky — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:01:59 -0000

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.

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

rickyc — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:59:25 -0000

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

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

smstextnews — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:40:05 -0000

I know where you live

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

danlane — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:36:15 -0000

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! ;)

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

smstextnews — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:50:05 -0000

'And through the round window today'

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

whatleydude — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:20:07 -0000

Is the the new Samsung Soul?

With the 'Magic Touch Window' ?

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

smstextnews — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:05:07 -0000

he he he ohhhh dear

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

constantine — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:03:11 -0000

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

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

smstextnews — Thu, 29 May 2008 14:46:08 -0000

deary me

Re: Just tried to get an Orange UK account

Lee Wilkins — Thu, 29 May 2008 14:35:39 -0000

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