comparison · Anonymous SIM / eSIM
JMP.chat vs Silent.link
Both are listed in Anonymous SIM / eSIM. The table below pulls directly from each service’s data sheet; see each entry for sourcing.
| Field | JMP.chat | Silent.link |
|---|---|---|
| KYC | no KYC | no KYC |
| Category | Anonymous SIM / eSIM | Anonymous SIM / eSIM |
| Jurisdiction | Canada (operator-disclosed) | unknown |
| Payment methods | crypto, lightning, card | crypto, lightning |
| Fiat on-ramp | no | no |
| Custodial | no | no |
| Open source | yes | no |
| Founded | 2018 | 2021 |
| Last verified | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
JMP.chat — summary
JMP.
- + Receives voice and SMS to a real phone number, delivered to your XMPP account.
- + Crypto and Lightning payment accepted.
- + Operator is open-source and runs a parallel XMPP server (Snikket Hosting).
- − Canada/U.S. number pool — number geography matters for some uses (banks, OTPs).
- − Voice quality depends on XMPP-Jingle codecs.
- − Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).
Silent.link — summary
Silent.
- + No signup at all — purchase produces an eSIM activation code on the page.
- + Crypto + Lightning payment is the only option, by design.
- + Global roaming data; supports many countries with mobile data and incoming SMS on the included number.
- − Data-only with limited inbound voice/SMS depending on package; outbound calling typically unavailable.
- − eSIM-capable device required.
- − Operator transparency is intentionally low.
When to choose which
Treat this section as heuristic. Privacy properties depend on how you use the service, not just which one you pick.
- Choose JMP.chat if receives voice and sms to a real phone number, delivered to your xmpp account..
- Choose Silent.link if no signup at all — purchase produces an esim activation code on the page..
- Either way, re-check the entry’s last verified date — the Anonymous SIM / eSIM category churns.
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