One of the key benefits of using SIM authentication is that it utilizes the 802.1x technology, which is a standard method for encrypting user credentials and user data in the Wi-Fi session.

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It boasts millions of users, concentrated between the ages of 13- and 24-years-old (in the UK), and an average user spends 40 minutes per session.

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