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		lxgr 6 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Using eSIMs with devices that only have a physical... Well, I know at least one provider that looks at your IP's country registration and will block you if they believe it's not domestic: Vodafone Germany. I wouldn't wish their service upon my worst enemies.

simtel20 6 months ago [–]

Sounds terrible. So yeah, I guess they can make an educated guess, and initiate a demoralizing cat and mouse game with their customers.

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