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Great video from Naomi Brockwell on why you might want to ditch your SIM for better privacy; how to do it, the benefits, and downsides.

https://v.nostr.build/KGnvq.mp4

See comments for the additional steps I recommend (hint it involves 2 phones :)

"Your phone is more than just a communication tool; itโ€™s a powerful tracking device, and the SIM card inside is a key reason why. "

#cybersecgirl #nbtv #privacy

https://youtu.be/RyirQOCUUK8?si=97kzdJXNOtjfshUH

2 phones:

One you keep inside your home network, a Pixel with #GrapheneOS, (WiFi only) guarded by home network hardware Protectli firewall with always-on VPN, no mobile connection EVER.

The other, a travel phone (Pixel + GrapheneOS), always-on VPN, connecting to #Calyx hotspot, turning it on and off ~5 miles from your home at the same random location EVERY TIME. No exceptions.

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what if you work 2 or 3 miles away from your home and need a phone while at work?

Great video, informative! Side note: Iโ€™ve always been curious as to why GrapheneOS chose a google device to be most compatible with when some are trying to de google and/or are anti-google. I look forward to checking it out when I get rid of my iPhone soon.

Pixel devices are currently the only devices that meet GrapheneOS strict security requirements.

https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/12359-why-pixels

Ah, so itโ€™s like a manufacturing thing. Thanks.

I would never support CalyxOS because they're linked to the cultural Marxist movement (RiseUp /BeautifulTrouble dot org). The raised communist/socialist fist in their logo raised suspicions . . and sure enough .

Instead I use a GL-iNet LTE portable router with a hack to give myself unlimited hotspot for $20/month.

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Would love to know how to accomplish this myself.

Do you know of any guides, or how-toโ€™s?

This looks like a good start, but curious more specifics when using the lte router, and how to anonymize yourself with the lte contract.

https://www.reddit.com/r/GlInet/comments/18l29jt/glinet_gla1300_for_security_and_privacy_when/

This is really overkill unless you're in a sensitive situation or career

And disable ble

mobile devices cannot be trusted.

I would say no less than 5 phones, and a minimum of 2 with an old Nokia to play the snake game under VPN. And old typewriter. Also 5 spare empty bottles to send encrypted messages with lemons juice.