Naomi Brockwell has no SIM in her phone, and a sign-up form that demanded a real cell number turned into one of the better explanations of why the number is the problem:
"It demanded a real SIM-based cell number."
"It becomes a unique identifier tying all our activities together."
"With the same cell number linking every account that you use, data brokers can now see everything you’re doing."
"Cellular networks keep track of where your phone is so they can route calls and texts."
"Telecom providers are notorious for selling your location data."
"Every extra identifier makes it easier to map your life."
"You do not have to make it easy for them."
@naomibrockwell
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2026-10-24 21:24:29 UTC
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2026-10-24 21:24:29 UTCEvent JSON
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"content": "Naomi Brockwell has no SIM in her phone, and a sign-up form that demanded a real cell number turned into one of the better explanations of why the number is the problem:\n\n\"It demanded a real SIM-based cell number.\"\n\n\"It becomes a unique identifier tying all our activities together.\"\n\n\"With the same cell number linking every account that you use, data brokers can now see everything you’re doing.\"\n\n\"Cellular networks keep track of where your phone is so they can route calls and texts.\"\n\n\"Telecom providers are notorious for selling your location data.\"\n\n\"Every extra identifier makes it easier to map your life.\"\n\n\"You do not have to make it easy for them.\"\n\n@naomibrockwell",
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