Why you shouldn't use a SIM card and use an hotspot as an alternative - eviltoast
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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.

  • fl42v@lemmy.ml
    71·
    10 months ago

    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 🤷

    • BearOfaTime@lemm.ee
      4·
      10 months ago

      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.