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 re

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/ https://signal.org/blog/sms-removal-android/ So I think this "myth" will probably persist for a while.