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got a pixel with graphene os and a mint mobile esim. anyone have experience with mint? (forum.guncadindex.com)

submitted 1 week ago by Tee_in_a_Skee_Mask@forum.guncadindex.com to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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my question is more of how people find mints data harvesting to be. from my limited research i found cape which seems to be the most private phone company and then others that are a lil less, but a lil less pricy as well. from a surface level mint seems to be very good considering the prices but of course, those who have used it would know best.

im basically in the process of de-googling and getting some semblance of privacy back largely in part because of the major push for "Real-ID" and this is my way of fighting it. i got the computer stuff down as well as one can have private internet but the phone is new to me so any input would be helpful

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[–] RodgeGrabTheCat@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago

The problem with all cell services is the cell tower triangulation. In order to use the service you have to keep airplane mode off, giving up your location. Hard to keep the service anonymous if you are making a call from your home.

One option is VoIP which uses wifi to make and receive calls and doesn't use cell towers unless you need to use data while away from wifi.

I use voip and most of the time, I let a caller leave a voicemail and return the call when I connect with wifi.

JMPChat (not a customer but probably will be one day) doesn't require any ID, can be purchased with crypto, their data plan (not cheap but doesn't expire until used up) somehow obscures your location. Their app, Cheogram, is available from F-Droid.