SIM lock PIN

Does anyone know what PIN BT mobiles uses for a default PIN lock PIN?
i want to lock the PIN incase my phone gets stolen and someone takes the sim out and puts it in another phone, then runs up lots of calls!
thanks in advance
Dave
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Its the SIM card that you need to lock. Normally there is no PIN number set, but you should be able to find out how to set one, in the instructions for your mobile.
Once the SIM card has a PIN set, it does not matter which phone its put in, the PIN number will be needed to activate the phone, apart from emergency calls.
If you turn frequently your phone on and off, it can be a bit annoying to keep having to enter your PIN. You only get three tries, to get it right, then the SIM is locked, and you have to ring BT to get a PUK code.
There are some useful help pages here, for BT Broadband customers only, on my personal website.
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