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SMS Encryption Over GSM

Mobile operators encrypt SMS messages using A5/1 encryption over GSM networks. However, the operator is still able to read encrypted messages and filter or modify messages during delivery. This is because the operator possesses the encryption keys and controls the transmission equipment. While operators may not intentionally filter encrypted messages, the equipment they use may not support encrypted message handling.

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SMS Encryption Over GSM

Mobile operators encrypt SMS messages using A5/1 encryption over GSM networks. However, the operator is still able to read encrypted messages and filter or modify messages during delivery. This is because the operator possesses the encryption keys and controls the transmission equipment. While operators may not intentionally filter encrypted messages, the equipment they use may not support encrypted message handling.

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SMS encryption over GSM

Asked 10 years, 11 months ago

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I have read this somewhere:

Most mobile operators encrypt all mobile communication data, including SMS messages In
GSM, messages are encrypted using A5/1 but even when encrypted, the data held by SMS is
readable for the operator. Mobile phone operators have the ability to filter and modify short
messages during delivery. Also, it is possible that the operator might not filter messages on
purpose but might use equipment that cannot handle encrypted messages.

I want to know..is it true..? Can someone explain how this filtering is done..? and is there any
solution to avoid such loss of messages on the network.

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