Post ANKroVjZD4e4RT2a0G by paramdeo@fosstodon.org
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 (DIR) Post #ANKRUzLymHqBho2QXg by thelinuxcast@fosstodon.org
       2022-09-07T18:03:25Z
       
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       Apple is removing sim cards. That's going to suck for smaller carriers.
       
 (DIR) Post #ANKSKyFi7IsPLgtQjg by jason123santa@fosstodon.org
       2022-09-07T18:12:49Z
       
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       @thelinuxcast why though what is the benefit of that?
       
 (DIR) Post #ANKTQgZ0tahABED7eS by thelinuxcast@fosstodon.org
       2022-09-07T18:25:02Z
       
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       @jason123santa They gave many reasons, but apparently it lets you switch plans easier.Though from what I've read, the big carriers make it pretty damn hard to do it.
       
 (DIR) Post #ANKV73pOtDl4Rwe55s by benjaminhollon@fosstodon.org
       2022-09-07T18:43:53Z
       
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       @thelinuxcast How would the new system work?
       
 (DIR) Post #ANKV9pjfk1NLbzHw2q by thelinuxcast@fosstodon.org
       2022-09-07T18:44:22Z
       
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       @benjaminhollon eSim. You'd put in a number or scan a qr code to set up your device
       
 (DIR) Post #ANKXKuW6VNnhXALr8a by benjaminhollon@fosstodon.org
       2022-09-07T19:08:42Z
       
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       @thelinuxcast Ah. And this isn't something that would be available for smaller carriers? I'm partially concerned because my family lives in a developing country that probably wouldn't get innovations like this as soon.
       
 (DIR) Post #ANKZkdND4BTxnmaKZs by thelinuxcast@fosstodon.org
       2022-09-07T19:35:54Z
       
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       @benjaminhollon I think it’s only the phones in the United States that are going to be losing the physical Sim card. At least for now. I assume once the ESIM stuff is more prevalent that will spread to other countries too. Probably by the time that stuff is more universal it’ll be OK hopefully
       
 (DIR) Post #ANKZpeMEpmUoIpWRk0 by benjaminhollon@fosstodon.org
       2022-09-07T19:36:41Z
       
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       @thelinuxcast Fair enough. We do tend to use handed-down devices from relatives who are in the US, but I suppose with that method we won't be getting the newer models for a good long while.
       
 (DIR) Post #ANKroVjZD4e4RT2a0G by paramdeo@fosstodon.org
       2022-09-07T22:58:18Z
       
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       @thelinuxcast My reasoning is that Apple removed it for further space saving SoC-esque integration on the board; resulting in a sleeker overall form factor.I reckon this can potentially be abused since there's no more ring-fencing (your eSIM is always active, and cannot escape the kernel and networking stack). Not a HW expert, so I could be wrong.But, I'm sure it won't be used for surveillance or signals intelligence by telcos and three-letter agencies in any way, shape, or form either. /s
       
 (DIR) Post #ANL7OL8VaVq3JMFWwi by jason123santa@fosstodon.org
       2022-09-08T01:52:46Z
       
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       @thelinuxcast I don't know a single time when my sim card changed when my plan did. But I guess if that is a reason then its a reason.
       
 (DIR) Post #AO3TsPHR1HSUsX1uoy by acid_bong@im-in.space
       2022-09-29T11:31:53Z
       
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       @thelinuxcast as a CDMA user, i find it relatable when the phone number is hardwired, and model choice is limited. Luckily, our operator moves to VoLTE since next January