Comment Re:yuck (Score 1) 119
So, I can only assume you don't use IM (Google Chat, AIM, Facebook chat, or IRC) or SMS, nor do you make use of, say, an ISP or telephony company, right?
I really don't understand what you mean. Of the communication methods you list I use XMPP (Google chat), IRC, SMS, telephone. I also have a website, email address and a contract with an ISP.
None of the above tie me to a single operator. If I lose trust in any of network operators or software providers involved, I can change to another one without significant service disruption -- or my contacts noticing it.
Could you clarify the question?