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Opinion: I took a deep dive into Trump Mobile’s technical, security and privacy details. These are 10 things I found.
It turns out that the Trump family’s mobile-phone venture isn’t a security nightmare or a revolutionary service. Here’s what it really is.
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President Donald Trump’s two sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, on Monday unveiled Trump Mobile — a wireless service featuring an optional gold smartphone. Reactions ranged from enthusiasm to alarm; critics raised concerns about surveillance potential and data security, while supporters saw an “America First” alternative to big telecom.
After examining the technical details, privacy policies and security infrastructure, I’ve found that the reality of Trump Mobile is far less dramatic than either narrative suggests: Trump Mobile is essentially a standard prepaid wireless service with typical industry practices, wrapped in political branding.
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