The Secret Service’s cell phones were “wiped” of all text messages…but doesn’t the cell service provider keep all texts sent over their service?

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The Secret Service’s cell phones were “wiped” of all text messages…but doesn’t the cell service provider keep all texts sent over their service?

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encrypted in transit, or not. there’s a chance there’s a copy, but I don’t talk about where or how.