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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.

  • butternuts@lemm.eeEnglish
    20·
    9 months ago
    • Is this written by an alien?

    In the beginning of the video she explains this isn’t for everyone. Throughout the video she discusses tradeoffs. Seems pretty clear she understands the difficulty of this.

    • Do you not have family you call, or a job?

    Once again, this was explained in the video. WiFi is everywhere these days and there are people who don’t leave home often. These are simply tradeoffs some folks might be willing to make. It really depends on an individual level and cons of this approach were made clear in the video.

    • This is the stuff that makes the privacy community look like a joke

    Good thing you don’t speak for the entire community and this is just an opinion. This video details possibilities and can be fun to learn new things from. Seems oddly aggressive, to me, to say this over a simple video.

    • This is not realistic.

    Speak for yourself. People lived without phones for many years. Doesn’t seem too far fetched to live with WiFi only connectivity. Once again, tradeoffs.

    • cum@lemmy.cafeEnglish
      12·
      9 months ago

      If you can’t practice what you preach, then the advice is just roleplay imo. So if you aren’t legitimately considering doing this yourself, then this is exactly what I mean by unrealistic.

    • Lee Duna@lemmy.nzEnglish
      5·
      9 months ago

      In the beginning of the video she explains this isn’t for everyone. Throughout the video she discusses tradeoffs. Seems pretty clear she understands the difficulty of this.

      Yup, unless you have a problem with authority, or investigative journalists