A #privacy warning about 5G Network Slicing...
According to Verizon, network slicing is somewhat akin to a #VPN. It allows carriers to isolate and prioritize certain traffic, from apps, to specific endpoints, special hardware, etc.
On iPhone devices, Apple calls this feature "Enhance 5G for Apps", which sounds like a good thing. Verizon states that 5G networks lend themselves especially well to this technology.
However, entire categories of apps are shared with your mobile carrier if you have this setting enabled. AFAIK, it is enabled by default. Check your settings!
#verizon #apple #privacy #5G #phones #mobiles
References:
1. https://www.verizon.com/business/resources/articles/s/benefits-of-network-slicing-flexibility-and-more/
2. https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment/support-for-5g-network-slicing-dep0f666c6f9/web
3. https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/12/24319785/verizon-5g-sa-network-slicing-enhanced-video-calling