There’s ways to bypass it. I’ve bought a virtual number. And if you search for “How to create an account without a phone number” on whatever platform you’re using, you might find a backdoor.
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IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 month ago“Please verify your identity by adding a phone number.” “Please enter the verification code sent to your phone.”
ByteOnBikes@slrpnk.net 1 month ago
vox@sopuli.xyz 1 month ago
pretty much everyone has at least a couple of old o4 throwaway numbers tho?
Scrollone@feddit.it 1 month ago
You can buy eSIMs from countries that don’t require your documents.
kungen@feddit.nu 1 month ago
Where? And wouldn’t it be some expensive plans, as you’d be roaming in a different country?
Scrollone@feddit.it 1 month ago
No, it’s pretty cheap to get a SMS-only eSIM. It’s like 6 dollars per month.
kungen@feddit.nu 1 month ago
Do you have any recommendations? Most things I’ve seen are tailored to “you’re physically here for a couple weeks” or expensive global plans.