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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/37022405

This is a carrier in the USA (T-Mobile).

I did a quick search for the other 2 carriers using the term "[Carrier Name] Family Tracking" and Verizon and AT&T also seems to have it.

And according to https://www.t-mobile.com/support/plans-features/t-mobile-familywhere-app, it says:

FamilyWhere uses geolocation data from the T-Mobile network and is not affected by changes to device location settings.

So it appears that its using cell tower triangulation. Turning on Airplane Mode should stop it (assuming there isn't a separate tracking app on your phone)

Oh Wow, What a wonderful tool for abusive spouses and abusive parents. And telecom companies are making money off of it. ๐Ÿ™ƒ

TLDR: Its a good idea to get your own separate cellular plan.

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[-] easily3667@lemmus.org 1 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago)

Is that better or worse than "where you been all afternoon I been waiting for you?"

But again, this isn't new functionality. It's a little easier than googling how to stalk someone by phone, but it's not new.

[-] Whats_your_reasoning@lemmy.world 1 points 22 hours ago

If someone asked the latter question, I'd think they're concerned for my well-being.

If somebody asked the former question, I'd think they're stalking me.

[-] easily3667@lemmus.org 1 points 17 hours ago

Tbh that feels like a naive view of abuse. Akin to the naive view the us supreme court takes on bribery. but I don't know, I don't have experience in this area just conjecture.

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