FCC plans ID mandate that could block anonymous use of prepaid burner phones
Privacy advocates and domestic violence groups say ID mandate is a big mistake. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/06/fcc-plans-id-mandate-that-could-block-anonymous-use-of-prepaid-burner-phones/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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The FCC wants to invade your privacy to.... [rechecks article] ...stop robocalls? What idiot came up with this bullshit excuse?
@arstechnica unfortunately this is the reality in most countries, we are lucky in NZ it isn't mandated yet, but just over the ditch try getting a prepaid sim in Australia without signing your life away.