Comment by streb-lo

6 hours ago

Probably because carriers don't want a bunch of poorly secured devices on their networks.

They don't seem to put much effort in proactively blocking residential VPNs though?

Can't you get USB modems and cram a SIM inside? Are carrier networks really more scary than the internet at large?

Counter-evidence: the Google Play Store, which is a wretched hive of scum and villainy.

And also malware.

  • Counter-evidence: Repos such as AUR

    That blast radius coupled with (non-Android) Linux's atrocious security is a far worse option