How could lots of cellular radios be used to capture data that's in the air?

Yes, this is what I want to know. I didn't think a cell phone (or any number of cell phones) could intercept other phone calls/data. I know a fake cell tower has some capability for that.

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thenthenthen 3 hours ago | parent [-]

Crash the tower (instead of jamming it) and then put up your own fake tower?

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2OEH8eoCRo0 3 hours ago | parent [-]

It's wireless comms, can't anyone with a radio tune in? The problem is capturing all channels which can be accomplished with lots of radios

How are cell signals different from any other radio comms?

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jandrese 2 hours ago | parent [-]

The problem is that it's all encrypted.

	▲	2OEH8eoCRo0 an hour ago \| parent [-]
		Yes I know. I assume a state actor could still use it if not decrypt it.