I see a lot of recommendations for various services and products which are respect privacy, but I don’t think I have seen any discussion around cell phone carriers (service providers). I am aware of some of the advantages of using VOIP as a phone service. However, if VOIP is not desired, what are good options for an US phone carrier which provides a physical SIM or eSIM?

I am guessing I have not seen this discussed because phone calls and SMS texts come with inherent insecurities and can always be associated to your phone number. However, I would assume some carriers sell users data more heavily than others. If anyone knows some recommendations, or can explain what to look for, many thanks.

  • @Manifish_Destiny
    12•1 year ago

    Privacy on cell phones is kind of impossible unrealistic.

    Ideally you’d use signal, an always on VPN, and a privacy centric OS.

    That’s about the best you can reasonably do. Also buy your phone directly from the manufacturer.

    Assume everything is tapped by the NSA, because it probably is.