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Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority
TL;DR
- A new MVNO called Phreeli allows you to sign up with only a ZIP code, which its founder claims is legal in all 50 states.
- It operates on T-Mobile’s network, but does not store names, addresses, or payment details.
- Founder Nicholas Merrill says the goal is to break the link between a person’s phone identity and their personal data.
If you’ve ever felt uneasy about how much your phone company knows about you, you might soon have a more private option….
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