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by smbullet 1313 days ago
That reason might be a nice scapegoat that they invented after criticism because it's mentioned nowhere in their official announcement.

>There are three big reasons why we’re removing SMS support for the Android app now: prioritizing security and privacy, ensuring people aren’t hit with unexpected messaging bills, and creating a clear and intelligible user experience for anyone sending messages on Signal.

https://signal.org/blog/sms-removal-android/

So I think this "myth" will probably persist for a while.