[liberationtech] Here Come the Encryption Apps

[Maxim Kammerer]

On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 4:04 PM, Katrin Verclas <katrin at mobileactive.org> wrote:
> Unfortunately contradicted by the evidence that shows frequent partial (regional or specific lines) or (less frequent) total cell phone shutdowns. Happens all the time and clear to those who track this systematically.

Please note that cell network shutdowns is only one aspect of my reply
above. I am mainly concerned with dismissing smartphone (an extremely
useful and capable communication device) as a tool for civil
engagement. I don't view cell phone shutdowns as a serious obstacle to
such engagement. If anything, I would expect a boost in use of
circumvention methods (such as mesh networks) in places where such
shutdowns do become an obstacle.

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Maxim Kammerer
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