Taliban Demands Downtime on Afghanistan Cellphone Networks

faster_manic writes "The Taliban has demanded that cellphone network providers in Afghanistan cease service between the hours of 5pm and 7am each night of the week, as they believe American troops are able to track down Taliban members using their cellphones."

Comments

Re:Isn't it as easy as

[ack154]

I don't think they got that memo.

Good Luck

[Bullfish]

Cell phone companies don't pay any heed to anyone. I suspect this ridiculous plea will get the same attention as someone wanting a fairer contract.

Cheap ass U.S. government

[Zygote-IC-]

Come on feds, spend the extra little bit of money and track these guys using something other than your unlimited "Nights and Weekends."

Re:Isn't it as easy as

[rvw]

I don't think they got that memo. Maybe you can put a demo on Youtube.

5:00pm to 7:00am

[Darth_brooks]

Wow, i had no idea that terrorists and religious fundamentalists also worked normal business hours.....

"Tomorrow at 8:00pm, you will drive an explosives laden truck into the American barracks."

"Hold on, Muhammed. My position as a level 1 suicide bomber clearly states that this is a non-exempt position, and my scheduled hours are from 8:00am to 5:00pm complete with two fifteen minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch. I can't be forced to work any overtime. Look, we can take this all the way to Vicki in HR, but I'd really rather not.

Re:Isn't it as easy as

[ArcherB]

But for some reason, they are desperate enough to ask for help in turning the towers off because they think it is how we are finding them. All they need to do is call a phone in the US. Then the Gov't can't track them without a warrant.

Re:Isn't it as easy as

[Bloke down the pub]

Too cheap to buy a round like everyone else.