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.
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.
