how to block a stolen mobile phone.

[dyli795]

my young son has had his mobile phone stolen and we've had a funny phonecall. someone told me you can put a block on it then the thief cant use it. id be grateful if someone could tell me how. many thanks.

[Clanad]

We had the same thing... simply call your service provider and ask them to "lock" the numer... happens immediately...

Best of luck!

[Jules001]

We have had this too, by calling your service provider they will block the sim card immediately. they should in theory block the IMEI number within 48 hours, however I watched a tv programme tonight which showed that some companies aren't doing this within this time scale and a phone continued to work some 49 days after contacting the service provider. Also although it is illegal in the UK to unblock a phone it can be done and then the phone can be re-used.

[dyli795]

thank you for your answers. theyve been very helpful. cheers.

[NORMANTHEDOG]

this will only work if you have registered the phone with your service provider,ie some people on pay as you go do not register the phone.