Probably because carriers don't want a bunch of poorly secured devices on their networks.

lytedev 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Can't you get USB modems and cram a SIM inside? Are carrier networks really more scary than the internet at large?

gruez 4 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

They don't seem to put much effort in proactively blocking residential VPNs though?

dsr_ 4 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Counter-evidence: the Google Play Store, which is a wretched hive of scum and villainy.

And also malware.

	▲	armadyl an hour ago \| parent [-]
		Counter-evidence: Repos such as AUR That blast radius coupled with (non-Android) Linux's atrocious security is a far worse option