Reverse phone carrier number scan

It would be interesting to see if any stolen phones are actually recovered though.  I mean, why would a thief volunteer the opportunity for an officer to see the serial number on his phone after a reverse phone number scan?  New phones are great but it’s kinda sad where the old ones end up.  Again, the scientific data does not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful.  Among the most expensive satellite phones are BGAN terminals, often costing several thousand dollars.  In areas like the United States where carriers offer free or deeply discounted phones with cell plans, the phones are commonly locked so that they will not work with other carriers.

18 February 2008 | Reference