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groovybits | 3 years ago

As a long-time Mint Mobile customer, I am wary on two levels: cost and security.

The FAQ implies this purchase is in name only, so far, unlike the Sprint purchase. No immediate change in cost or support.

T-Mobile's security, however, I am not comfortable with.

I'll be keeping my eye on other MVNOs, but how long until they're bought out by the competition?

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CharlesW|3 years ago

> T-Mobile's security, however, I am not comfortable with.

I've seen anecdotal reports on HN, but is there anything more substantive about how they do in relation to other carriers?

tbihl|3 years ago

They get breaches far more often than other carriers. The black market price of a SIM swap on TMobile is reputed to be significantly less than ATT or Verizon (see relevant Darknet Diaries episodes.)