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to Privacy@lemmy.mlEnglish · 14 days ago

A New Anonymous Phone Carrier Lets You Sign Up With Nothing but a Zip Code

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A New Anonymous Phone Carrier Lets You Sign Up With Nothing but a Zip Code

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to Privacy@lemmy.mlEnglish · 14 days ago
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Privacy stalwart Nicholas Merrill spent a decade fighting an FBI surveillance order. Now he wants to sell you phone service—without knowing almost anything about you.
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    That’s just on the $25 plan because it’s auto-pay only. The other plans accept crypto.

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      How convenient…

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        I think that’s the point. You can trade some privacy for convenience if you insist.

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          Sounds like you’re trading money for privacy. Why isn’t it available on the $25 tier?

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            because it’s auto-pay only

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              Yes I did read that the first time, but it doesn’t explain anything.

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            Good point. Many companies offer discounts for crypto. It’s disappointing to see a crypto surcharge here :(

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            An autopay discount fee for not using autopay is the standard in US cellular.

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