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Your Phone Number Is Compromised - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV005)
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You might not realize it but your phone number is undermining your privacy and digital sovereignty. In this episode of the Sovereign computing show, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme discuss the problems with the typical setup that most of use have with phone numbers, SIM cards, & cellular data. Then they detail steps you can take to fix the problem by decoupling phone numbers from service providers, using VoIP numbers, eSIMs, and other tools.
Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/your-phone-number-is-compromised
00:00 Embracing the Sovereign Computing Mindset 00:50 Introduction to the Sovereign Computing Show 01:05 Sponsorship and Community at ATL BitLab 02:12 Discussion on UK Government's Demand to Apple 04:56 Importance of Open Source and Decentralized Trust 08:17 Approaching Phone Numbers in a Self-Sovereign Manner 09:53 Decoupling Phone Numbers from Identity 16:07 Using JMP.chat for Private Phone Numbers 21:30 Privacy-Respecting Cellular Data Providers 23:08 Switching to eSIM: A Simple Guide 23:45 Privacy-Preserving Payment Methods 24:14 Using Virtual Debit Cards for Privacy 24:57 Challenges with Prepaid Visa Cards 26:38 Mint Mobile: Data and Phone Number Separation 27:24 Exploring Other Providers: US Mobile and Silent Link 30:54 The Importance of Owning Your Phone 32:38 Recap and Final Thoughts 38:07 Listener Boosts and Feedback 39:48 Closing Remarks and Support
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