How Long Do Cell Phone Companies Keep Information About Your Location, Usage & Bills?
Do you know how long mobile phone service providers keep records about which cell tower you used? Or, text messages? Or, call detail records? Wired took a look at a photo copy of a U.S. Department of Justice summary table titled “Retention Periods of Major Cellular Service Providers” that provides the specifics.
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Some key differences between mobile phone service providers are:
Text Message Detail: While Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon keeps this information for 1 or 2 years.
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