This is something I’ve been thinking about for a while. I’ve decided to get a Pixel with GrapheneOS as my next phone and I’m trying to decide the pros and cons of putting a SIM card in it. Convenience vs privacy, public wifi with a VPN vs using phone data, etc.
I can’t get a SIM card where I live without ID and I’m looking to reduce being tracked as much as possible. Does anyone else do the same thing?
A SIM card only gives you cell phone service. The cellular modem on your phone still connect to towers you’re still tracked by your IMEI, you can still make emergency calls, your phone is still pinging towers, you’re just making things inconvenient for yourself
It’s a good point. It’s important to set your phone to airplane mode in addition to not using cell service.