This Video Shows You How Your Texts Are Sent From One Phone to Another.
When you send a text message to someone, there is a long and difficult journey from your phone to their phone. If you’ve ever wondered how this network works, this video breaks it down.
Simply put, when you send a text message, it is received by the nearest cell tower, transmitted to the nearest mobile switching center, and stored there until it reaches its destination. In most cases, it only lasts for a few seconds, but if the target phone is offline or offline, it may take a little longer.
Admittedly, some of this information might be pretty straightforward for the average Lifehacker reader, but it’s important to keep in mind when we talk about things like two-factor authentication security. If you use SMS to get authentication codes, these cell towers and switching centers add many weak links that attackers can target. This is why you should use something more secure when possible , such as authenticator apps .
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