No SIM? No Problem!

https://youtu.be/RyirQOCUUK8https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Calyx:7Your phone is more than just a communication tool; it’s a powerful tracking device, and the SIM card inside is a key reason why. I don’t actually have a SIM card in any of my phones, and in this video I’ll explain the reasons why. I’ll also talk about alternative ways that you can still have connectivity on the go without a SIM in your phone, and I’ll dive into the downsides of not having a SIM in your phone.00:00 Your Phone is a Tracking Tool01:12 What is a SIM01:44 Location Tracking02:36 Covert Data Transmission06:35 Split Tunneling08:40 Internet-Only Phones10:52 Mobile Hotpots11:28 Benefits of Siloing SIM on a Separate Device14:28 Calyx Hotspots16:33 Downsides18:36 Support the Calyx Institute20:30 SummaryHaving a SIM card in your phone has a lot of privacy downsides. But not having a SIM in your phone definitely has tradeoffs. You’ll have to assess whether this is something that’s right for your life. Special Thanks to Nick Merrill and David Allan Burgess for lending their time and expertise!You can learn more about Calyx here:https://calyxinstitute.org/Previous video in this phone privacy series, explaining how phones without a SIM also talk to cell towers, but why it's not as extensive: https://youtu.be/A9DPDE0FZeQ?si=3h5nYyKvV_p-JngrThanks to the Mysk team for their important researchhttps://twitter.com/mysk_coBrought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval and Naomi BrockwellTo support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)NBTV's new eBook out now!Beginner's Introduction To Privacy - https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show