Security concerns with Starlink

I do not trust Elon Musk with access to my phone and I do not want my phone or iPad connected to Starlink in any way. I want to opt out. How can I do this?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 17

Posted on Feb 26, 2025 12:52 AM

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Rudegar

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Feb 26, 2025 01:21 AM in response to AngelaRaisor

any phone can access it really, the story here is just that in usa tmobile seem to support that their customers if they wish can access it using their tmobile sim

No, Apple Didn't Partner With SpaceX to Put Starlink on iPhones - CNET

there is nothing for you to opt out from, unless you use tmobile and activated it, in which case contact tmobile

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