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Can mobile phone companies trace a handset if a new sim card is used?
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∙ 15y ago
Yes, it's possible but very difficult.
On a GSM network when a call is initiated, information contained in the sim card is relayed to the tower, but in addition, so is the phones IMEI number. (ESN Number for CDMA based networks)
The SIM card and IMEI number are tracked together by the towers, so a record does exist.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoyes they are but disposable ones are not. it is the sim card that is traced.
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Can you trace my phone?
EVERY mobile phone that's switched on - can be traced to the nearest three network masts - this will trace your handset to an area roughly 3 metres by 3 metres square. Using 'triangulation' - and hand-held detectors, your handset can be traced to your exact location !
Can you locate a person from his mobile number?
No - the mobile number has no physical area allocated to it - as, say 021 would indicate a Birmingham number. Mobile companies can, however, trace any active handset to within a 10 metre area - as each handset is in constant communication with at least 3 mobile phone masts ! The network needs to know exactly where each handset is - in order to transmit calls & texts to the right person !
What services can help one trace a mobile phone number?
Sites such as Trace a Mobile, Mobile Locate and Follow Us can help to search for a mobile phone number and trace the owner information. They usually charge a small fee for this service.
Can you track mobile using IMEI number?
The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number is specific to the handset. The mobile number is associated with the SIM card. If you swap a different SIM card into the mobile phone, it will have a different mobile number but the same IMEI number. The mobile company will have a record of the IMEI of the handset that used a particular mobile number for a particular call, and your mobile provider has a record of the IMEI of any phone you purchased from them, but you cannot in general trace the IMEI by the mobile number.
Can you trace the mobile phone number through the name of the person?
yes
How do you track a cell phone location?
You, personally have no legal right to track a person's location by their phone. Law enforcement agencies have the authority to trace anyone's location they suspect of criminality (or being reported missing). The method - is by the mobile phone company sending a 'talk' signal to the handset. The network then receives the 'reply' from the handset on the nearest three repeaters - and the network pinpoints the location to within 3 metres. EVERY handset can be tracked this way - whether the user wants to be tracked or not !
How can you trace who has 'hacked' your phone?
firstly, format that mobile phone and restore all the software in your cellphone
Can you tell where some one lives by their cell phone number?
Not by their number - as it doesn't relate to a specific place. Cell-phone companies CAN trace any mobile to the nearest phone mast to where they are - the network provider NEEDS to know where the phone is, in order to keep it connected to their system !
How can you trace a private number from your mobile phone without paying fees?
yes
Is it possible to trace a missing person through their contract mobile phone even though the phone is turned off?
It is impossible
How long does it take to trace a prepaid cell phone number?
Less than a minute ! While a pre-paid phone can't be traced to an individual person, the location of the handset can be pin-pointed to an area roughly 3 metres square. The network always knows where the handset is - in order to route calls to & from it !
How can you trace a mobile cell phone for free and get full results?
You can use the free mobile number tracking website CallTracer.org to trace any mobile number and get complete SIM card details on google maps.
