A few weeks ago the UK government boasted that stolen mobile phones can be deactivated within 48 hours. True. However, circumventing the methods used to deactivate is not difficult as we have mentioned. However, there is another twist to this story, these stolen mobiles will still work overseas, the database that is used to reference if a phone is stolen or not is only accessed while using a UK network.

The methods imposed by the UK may deter a minor percentage of cell phone theft, however it will be a very small dent. Even if a stolen phone is deactivated, it does not help the owner of the device get it back. Only GadgetTrak PhoneBak software will help mobile owners get their devices back in the event they are stolen. GadgetTrak PhoneBak is also designed to work internationally, specifically with travelers in mind. If you are on a business trip in the United States and your phone is stolen, it can still notify phones in your home country with important information to help retrieve your device and catch a gadget thief.