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I hate that it relies on phone numbers instead of usernames. Sure, for the masses it is easier and certainly a success formula. But I still like to have an alte
by raxxorraxor 4y ago
I hate that it relies on phone numbers instead of usernames. Sure, for the masses it is easier and certainly a success formula. But I still like to have an alternative anonymous service.
- alexmingoia 4y agoMe too. At least you can use VoIP numbers with Signal. You can also get a prepaid SIM anonymously, use it to create a Signal account, and then not use it. So there wouldn’t actually be any cell network activity tied to the phone number.
- jeroenhd 4y ago> You can also get a prepaid SIM anonymously That's actually harder than you may think in more and more countries. Even with VoIP it's hard to not associate your banking details with your phone number. It won't be long until anonymous phone numbers will disappear again.
- kahnclusions 4y agoYup. Travelling in an Asian country recently and in order to buy a prepaid SIM they needed to take scans of my passport and visa.