With 5G, more of the traffic is encrypted in such a way that it prevents stingray spying.
However, 5G networks can run in a blended 4G/5G mode, where the control channel is 4G and the data channel is 5G.
This is known as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5G_NR#Non-standalone_mode">5G NR NSA</a> (5G New Radio Non-Standalone) mode.
- When connected to such a blended network,
- a cell phone is not protected against <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/5g-network-stingray-surveillance-non-standalone/">modern stingray attacks</a>.</p>
+ When connected to such a blended network, a cell phone is not protected against
+ <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/5g-network-stingray-surveillance-non-standalone/">modern stingray attacks</a>.</p>
<p>The Android status bar does not differentiate between 5G modes. It will display the same 5G icon for Standalone and Non-Standalone networks.
The purpose of Privacy Cell is to make it easy to tell what type of network you are connected to.