iPhone v18.3 will give Elon Musk's Starlink access to our phones.
Is there any way to block, deactivate or opt out rather than just open access?
I suggest NOT updating until we learn more.
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cedrickmccallom wrote:
I am an att user .
In which case it does not affect you AT ALL.
Please stop feeding the paranoia.
I posted this in another thread on the subject. PLEASE take a moment to read it and at least try to understand the reality of the situation.
Apple didn’t implement anything “in secret”.
Let’s get this straight once and for all. Apple is including the ability to make calls via satellite into iOS. This is a standards based protocol.
Apple is NOT partnering with Starlink. The carriers are free to partner with whatever satellite service providers they like.
So far, T-Mobile is the only carrier that’s implemented this in ANY way. it is currently in beta. T-Mobile has chosen Starlink as their satellite partner. If you don’t like it, don’t use T-Mobile or don’t join their beta program.
Even if you do opt into the service it does NOT give Starlink or Elon Musk access to your phone. Just as using AT&T or Verizon for cellular service does not give them access to your phone. The service provider, whether it’s cellular, satellite, or WiFi carries the traffic and routes it from one place to another. That’s all.
Please stop it with the ridiculous paranoia.
This functionality is going to be included in pretty much every smart phone in the near future, whether it’s an iPhone, Android device, or something else.
I am extremely unhappy that Apple or any of the carriers would have anything to do with Musk and Starling, extremely unhappy.
IdrisSeabright wrote:
That run on sentence is very hard to parse.
But it is sensible 😏
I don’t know the purpose of that rant but it didn't have an actual argument nor did it make any sense. Sorry.
Lawrence Finch wrote:
But it is sensible 😏
I couldn't tell. Need that second cup of coffee...
Good luck, it’s in androids too.
Kurtosis12 wrote:
The only thing I'm frustrated with is your lack of knowledge but you keep posting like you know what you're talking about. You don't.
Dunning-Kruger Effect.
Lawrence Finch wrote:
Dunning-Kruger Effect.
Doesn't Dunning-Kruger assume that the person is an expert in a different field?
"Dunning-Kruger Effect."
There seems to be a lot of this lately, i noticed Apple Joe even posted in the Water Cooler forum about the honeypot posts.
I’m giving posters the benefit of doubt 😏
As an AT&T user I will not update my phone to 18.3 as long as it forces us to put anything related to Elon Musk. I’ll take my business elsewhere!
Why can’t NASA provide this why Starlink? Elons gaining way too much control.
Blocking Starlink access in iOS 18.3
Already answered multiple times.
Well I guess it's time to buy a new phone and pc. I 'm done with apple.
Feb 2, 2025 3:25 PM in response to Zachyy
Thanks!
I strongly suggest NOT updating to 18.3 until we know more, we must try and learn more about this before upgrading
Blocking Starlink access in iOS 18.3
