This reader complains about the activation procedure from Apple:

I tried to buy an Apple iPhone at the carphone warehouse in Bath. I went through the entire procedure. Yes, I want to buy on pay as you go, plonking down £538.30, and £50 for first payment, plus a cover. This required my name, address, date of birth. At the end of the whole procedure they asked for my credit card, not to pay for it, but as proof of who I say I am. The reason: the iPhone is viewed as so expensive Apple requires a chip and pin to go with the iPhone. The credit card activates the iTunes. The reason Apple give is that the iPhone is an expensive item and needs proof of identity just to buy it! I had no credit card, so I was refused the iPhone. This means that the GPS iPhone will be tracking you as you use your credit card. This seems to be the main reason for giving you a phone: marketing and advertising revenues, selling your details onward, etc. Stay well clear of people like these.
iPhone Expensive? No. My push bike cost £1500.00 and I paid cash - no chip & pin needed. I bought my £900 HP Pavilion - cash again - and no chip and pin needed. The only need for tracking is your mobile. You are now being tagged through GCHQ thanks to Apple. Scrap your iPhone fast.

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