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title: It's time to stop using SMS, here's why!
date:
created: 2025-01-24T20:00:00
authors:
- jordan
description: Text messaging has been a staple of communication for decades, but it's time to move on. In this video, we'll explore why SMS is an outdated and insecure technology and discuss better alternatives.
readtime: 7
thumbnail: https://neat.tube/lazy-static/previews/f3b63055-e1b3-4691-8687-4a838738141b.jpg
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peertube: https://neat.tube/w/fTfKp1tatNnGTtfP3SwbXu
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9BWXvn-rB4s
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links:
- Instant Messengers: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/real-time-communication/
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Text messaging has been a staple of communication for decades, but it's time to move on. In this video, we'll explore why SMS is an outdated and insecure technology and discuss better alternatives.
2025-02-14 17:35:13 -06:00
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