And how are you imagining SMS messages work currently?

bluelu · on Oct 12, 2011

Well, I doubt that my SMS messages are routed through an external third party outside my country if I send a local SMS. I rather have my local government control who can access my information, then a US company.

ceejayoz · on Oct 12, 2011

If that's your concern, then, Settings > Messages > iMessage to [OFF]. Hardly difficult.

falling · on Oct 12, 2011

I'm assuming you have the same concern about your emails, right?

By the way iMessages are encrypted end-to-end (but I wouldn't expect you to believe or trust Apple on this).

CamperBob · on Oct 12, 2011

What in the world is a "local SMS?" It still goes through the cellular network, even when you're texting the person in the cube next door.

seclorum · on Oct 13, 2011

Local cellular networks are governed by the local government. US companies are governed by the US government.

Some governments > US governments on issues of privacy and propriety ..