How Silence Encrypts SMS
Silence uses the Signal Protocol to encrypt standard SMS messages between Silence users. Messages travel through the carrier network but are encrypted so the carrier and anyone intercepting cannot read them.
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Silence encrypts SMS and MMS messages on Android devices. In a world of internet messengers, SMS encryption serves users in areas with limited data connectivity or who prefer carrier-based messaging.
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Silence uses the Signal Protocol to encrypt standard SMS messages between Silence users. Messages travel through the carrier network but are encrypted so the carrier and anyone intercepting cannot read them.
SMS encryption only works when both parties use Silence. Metadata (who, when, phone numbers) is fully visible to carriers. SMS lacks the features of modern internet messengers. Message delivery confirmation is limited.
In areas with limited internet but cellular coverage, encrypted SMS provides communication privacy that internet messengers cannot. It is also useful when avoiding internet-based metadata collection by tech companies.
For users with internet access, WeTalkin provides far superior privacy with zero-knowledge architecture, no phone number requirement, and comprehensive features that encrypted SMS cannot match.
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Silence receives limited updates. The project is open source but development activity is slower than active messengers. Check the repository for current status.
No. Silence encrypts SMS content so carriers see encrypted ciphertext. However, carriers still see sender, recipient, timestamp, and message frequency.
If you have internet access, WeTalkin provides vastly superior privacy and features. Silence is only advantageous when internet connectivity is unavailable but cellular service exists.
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