FCC plans ID mandate that could block anonymous use of prepaid burner phones (opens in new tab)

Covers FCC Wants to Kill Burner Phones By Forcing Telecoms to Get All Customers’ IDsCovered by Android Police, Android AuthorityDiscussed on Hacker News

Privacy advocates and domestic violence groups say ID mandate is a big mistake.

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