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AT&T, privacy, and business ethics

I just got this email from AT&T about my CPNI usage. Apparently they want to use my private info for marketing purposes. Here's what's wrong with that.I'm already a customer, leave me alone. Stop advertising new services and products to your own customers it's an annoying waste that clutters the web

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Selling my browser history

I have a problem with legislation passed by Congress which allows my ISP to track my apps, browser history, location etc.  This is an invasion of my privacy.  I am hoping that AT&T will be a provider that does not participate in this practice even though it may become legal if Trump signs it into la

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Can someone else see my text messages?

hi i was wondering if my parents could see my text messsages on their accocunt some way after i delete them off my phone???

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*67 Does Not Block My Number

I call 800 numbers all day and I alway call with *67 to block the marketers from collecting my phone number.  It appears that *67 does not block your caller id from 800 services./Is it possible to call an 800 number without them getting my caller id

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5ghz device connected even with radio off? Weird Event logs. Please Help!

So new 1gbs fiber connection - mostly loving it except getting it to work properly with my network setup. My setup is Pace 5268AC (wifi disabled) -> Ubiquiti USG (DMZ+) -> Ubiquiti 8 port switch -> Ethernet and Ubiquiti AP AC Lite. Everything in theory is mostly working with some concernin

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Why do I have to accept third party cookies in order to watch video at http://start.att.net/?

Why do I have to accept third party cookies in order to watch video at http://start.att.net/?  For example http://start.att.net/player/article/newsy_now-china_retaliates_against_the_us_with_even_more_tar-newsy/category/news won't play unless I always accept third party cookies.  For privacy I block

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Can my parents read my iMessages?

I changed my password to my Apple ID just in case they logged into it using a spying app. My settings say that my phone is the only one logged into my ID and my phone number is the only one receiving messages. I was just wondering if there’s any way they could look at the contents of my iMessages?

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Best VPN Protocol

I’ve been losing my connection to my VPN a LOT and only connected to my home WiFi network. I’d like to find out if it is because of the various protocols I’m using or an ISP-specific policy. IPSec, IKEv2 and OpenVPN have all been problematic, but the factor that inclines me to investigate policy fol

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Delete location data for my Go Phone

I'm looking for professional help from one of the ATT authorized employees. I'm a go phone customer for the past 3 years. I would like to delete all location history connected to my cell phone. Would appreciate any help with this. Reach out to me for specifics.

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how can you know if spyware is being used on your #, how can you protect yourself?

I believe that My phone account/number is being accessed and spied on. Because of a romantic relationship I was involved in I ended up in a bizarre situation. My ex's ex girlfriend seems to know waaayyyy too much personal info, i believe that she managed to put spyware on my phone. i have a new phon

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AT&T Customer Data For Sale

Why is AT&T allowing our personal information to be sold on the black market?!   This is ONE example website that is selling it:     [removed questionable site link - available internally]   Anyone can sign up, buy some credits and order the information which would allow someone complete access to a

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AT&T emails are NOT secure

It is a shame that AT&T is not encrypting email messages while they’re in transit, leaving them wide open to eavesdropping. Guys, wake up! This is the 21st century, and personal electronic communications are no longer sent in plaintext over the Internet! When is AT&T going to enable StartTLS on the

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Att Smart Limit

Can you track the actual messages or is it just time sent and recieved? Also, does it track text messages or Imessages as well? Anything you can tell me about Smart Limit would be greatly appreciated, Thank You.

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Is there a way to have special firewall rules only for devices connected to the guest network?

I am running an openvpn server on my home network that allows me to connect to my house from other, outside networks. I have noticed that I can access the router configure page (192.168.1.254) while connected to the vpn. I would like to disable access to the router configure page. I thought of putti

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ATT sent my private phone records to my estranged husband

My husband and I are going through a divorce.  I split my service from his account back in November to my own private account and billing.  He recently ended his contract with ATT and when they sent his final billing, my account info and phone records appeared on his final bill.  Now he is using my

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Customer Privacy Violation - Local Store

I sent this to one of the employees on the forum but wanted to make it clear to customers as well.  I went into the store in Pace Florida on HWY 90 to get a new phone today and I saw an employee take a photo of a customer when she wasn't looking.  This is absolutely disgusting on it's own, but I ask

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WiFi Calling Location Privacy

I was wondering if when I use Wifi Calling what type of data ATT stores on you (e.g. cell tower data, IP Address, call-time etc.).  Thank you in advance!

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Test result - Tor for privacy with legal use only

hello,my first post ever on AT&T, not sure if this issue was raised before. i recently switched to unlimited Prepaid. i think AT&T has the best wireless service, however i could hardly trust their networks because of their privacy record. So i run a test on my Android phone and i found at least one

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Can an incoming-call blocking-feature be added to home and wireless phones?

I'm tired of getting calls from a person named Michelle at the number, 661-***-****, who, every time she calls me, tries to sell me, first, a lottery ticket, and, then, diabetes medical-care equipment. I have told her repeatedly that I don't even have diabetes. Therefore, I want to keep her from cal

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how do you protect your phone privacy?

Hi, guys, I want to know which apps you use to protect your android phone security. I have some really important information like contacts, images, and videos in my phone, sometimes I hand over my phone to someone else I was afraid that they might accidentally be deleted it.searched in Play store an

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