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Auto opt-in sharing app usage with Verizon
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this post was submitted on 21 Sep 2025
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Exactly! They wouldn't install spyware on your phone if it didn't give them more/better information on you.
Yeah seems like it might have the benefit of VPN circumvention. I would be sending data to Verizon about my app usage and they'd get information they wouldn't otherwise if I'm using a VPN.