Do eSIMs have any downsides from a privacy standpoint? - eviltoast

Compared to regular SIM cards.

SIMs are easier to swap if needing to switch phone, but I only see this as a convenience. I don’t see why it would be more private.

I have little knowledge on how eSIMs work, but something in the back of my mind, tells me that somehow, eSIMs are bad for privacy :(

Anybody care to share their views on this?

  • jetsetdorito@lemm.eeEnglish
    4·
    1 year ago

    I do get there are privacy ramifications to this, but the alternative is having to wait like 2+ minutes for a accurate gps lock every time your phone needs location.

    • Cheradenine@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      I do not mean this in a snarky way, everyone has their own priorities. I don’t use location for anything. If I did, having to wait would be an inconvenience.