I wasn't aware that it is possible for carriers to silently request accurate GPS location data of any phone logged into their network, bypassing all OS controls and settings. #Apple seems to bring more end user visibility on this mechanism in their upcoming #iOS release for phones with their own C1 modem. I understand the necessity of this feature in emergency situations but apart from that, to me it is a #privacy nightmare

https://fumics.in/posts/2026-02-01-phone-gps-carrier-tracking.html

Your Phone Silently Sends GPS to Your Carrier — Here's How

Your phone's baseband silently computes and sends precise GPS coordinates to your carrier via RRLP and LPP protocols. No notification, no consent, no way to opt out.

Sudheer Singh
@edermi I never knew about this either, should be shocked but :)