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FCC Proposes ID Requirement for Prepaid Phone Users

The FCC has proposed a new requirement for phone companies to collect identifying information from users, which may impact the use of prepaid burner phones. Privacy advocates express concerns that this could endanger the safety of individuals who rely on these devices for anonymity.

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The FCC has proposed a new requirement for phone companies to collect identifying information from users, which may impact the use of prepaid burner phones. Privacy advocates express concerns that this could endanger the safety of individuals who rely on these devices for anonymity.

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FCC plans ID mandate that could block anonymous use of prepaid burner phones

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FCC Proposes ID Requirement for Prepaid Phone Users