diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f15a4f8..fcb9c53 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ - [Location tracking](#location-tracking) - [Mail Services](#mail-services) - [Maps and Navigation](#maps-and-navigation) +- [Mobile Carriers and eSIM](#mobile-carriers-and-esim) - [Media Streaming Platforms](#media-streaming-platforms) - [Video and Audio](#video-and-audio) - [Audio](#audio) @@ -778,6 +779,17 @@ With email aliases, you can finally create a different identity for each website [Back to top 🔝](#contents) +## Mobile Carriers and eSIM +⛔ **Avoid** +- Traditional carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, etc.) - Require full identity verification (ID, SSN), create detailed profiles of your location and usage, and often sell data to third parties. +- Most eSIM providers (Airalo, Holafly, etc.) - Require account creation, collect personal data, and track usage patterns. + +✅ **Instead use** +- [PikaSim](https://pikasim.com) - Privacy-focused eSIM provider for 170+ countries. No account required, no ID upload, no email needed for crypto payments. Accepts Bitcoin, Lightning Network, and Monero via self-hosted BTCPay Server. Instant delivery. +- [Silent.Link](https://silent.link) - Anonymous eSIM and SMS service. No personal data required. Accepts Bitcoin and Monero. Higher privacy premium. + +[Back to top 🔝](#contents) + ## Media Streaming Platforms ⛔ **Avoid** - **Amazon Prime** - [Bad privacy policy](https://tosdr.org/en/service/2444). Apps have [Google trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom/latest/). Many permissions are required for a streaming app.