How does anonymity in open 5G networks affect people's online behaviour?

Compared to current commonplace 4G networks, 5G networks can offer stronger security and privacy guarantees. So far, little is known about the value that the general population attributes to potential network properties such as the user’s anonymity. In this project, you will explore the role that anonymity can play in using (mobile) networks. In particular, you explore how behavioural patterns are expected to be affected by anonymous usage. Related questions can also be addressed. For instance, you can explore to what extend users are aware of the (lack of) anonymity in current mobile networks and whether the possibility to stay anonymous plays a role in choosing a network provider.

This project is co-supervised by Katharina Kohls.