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0 points8fingerlouie4y ago0 comments

Whatever communication method you select, there will always be ties to a carrier.

In GSM it’s a IMEI ID / phone number, in TCP/IP it’s a MAC/IP address. Internet also requires a subscription, subscriber and more.

And how would you implement a messaging service with “anonymous” endpoints ? Can’t send messages without a unique identifier for the recipient.

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SMSs are expensive in the EU. Typical mobile plans don't include them and they cost some cents per message (<255 bytes) which would add up quickly.

Only some "2fa" and notification systems use them. Actual people don't.

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0 points8fingerlouie4y ago0 comments

Whatever communication method you select, there will always be ties to a carrier.

In GSM it’s a IMEI ID / phone number, in TCP/IP it’s a MAC/IP address. Internet also requires a subscription, subscriber and more.

And how would you implement a messaging service with “anonymous” endpoints ? Can’t send messages without a unique identifier for the recipient.

SMSs are expensive in the EU. Typical mobile plans don't include them and they cost some cents per message (<255 bytes) which would add up quickly.

Only some "2fa" and notification systems use them. Actual people don't.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse