The video discusses the privacy concerns associated with SIM cards in mobile phones, highlighting three main reasons to be cautious. First, it explains how SIM cards enable constant location tracking through communication with cell towers. Second, it delves into the autonomy of SIM cards, particularly proactive SIMs that can send hidden messages to the cell network without the user’s knowledge. Lastly, it explores the potential risks of having too much control centralized on a single device, particularly in terms of split tunneling with VPNs.
Then Naomi shares personal reasons for not using a SIM card in her phone, emphasizing alternatives such as relying on WiFi, using an anonymous Calyx hotspot, or considering mobile hotspots. The benefits of these alternatives include increased privacy, the ability to control VPN usage, and reduced exposure to potential hidden messages sent by SIM cards. The video also touches on potential downsides, such as the need to carry multiple devices and potential connectivity issues when using hotspots.
I’m not going to watch a video on some premise that is disconnected from any practical use in everyday life.
That depends, tho. I personally don’t make much phone calls so it would work just fine… If I lived in USA, that is.
Also, that depends on the phone: one of the main concerns of the video is that gapps can bypass the vpn… And, well, I have no gapps 🤷
GApps definitely bypass VPN, I’ve seen it on a phone I can’t root.
Pretty interesting to see first hand.
And, of course they can, they’re system apps.
This
Cell phone tracking is common place. If you carry one, you’re being tracked, profiled and having your data correlated with others. The question is whether you support living in a surveillance society. If you do, grab a cell phone and be happy. If not, get rid of it and use alternative communication methods. It’s a simple choice. In my experience, most people choose convenience over privacy.
Not if you don’t use sim, Bluetooth, NFC, WiFi, hotspot, microphone and stand perfectly still in a bunker 4 kilometers under ground
I do want to not use my Sim for internet but I dont know what to use. I know there are small devices you can pop Sim into but couldn’t find any decent. I think it would also stop drawing your battery, does anyone got any tips for a good manufacturer?
