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rolmos on Nov 4, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: Linus Torvalds: Is Engadget really that stupid? Ju...

We have to show ID an Spain and register prepaid SIM cards, but I'm sure that's mainly due to terrorism and security related reasons.

You can go into a store, pay 5€ and walk out with a new line in less than 5 minutes though.

langarto on Nov 4, 2012 [–]

> …but I'm sure that's mainly due to terrorism and security related reasons.

It's mainly due to terrorism and security excuses, not real reasons.

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