Buried in Plain Sight: How Mobile Carriers Exploit Unread Privacy Policies

This experiment exposes a critical flaw in the mobile industry: companies deliberately bury data-selling practices in unread fine print, knowing that 99.5% of subscribers will never discover what's happening to their location and browsing data. The FCC's $200 million in carrier fines during 2024 proves this isn't just unethical—it's illegal—yet the practice persists because consumers remain unaware. Cape's stunt underscores why privacy transparency must shift from competitive advantage to industry standard.