I had to validate a phone number just to order food at MULTIPLE restaurants in the bay area using the ordering interface at the QR code at the table. They did n

I had to validate a phone number just to order food at MULTIPLE restaurants in the bay area using the ordering interface at the QR code at the table. They did not have paper menus. An SMS confirmation was required just to place an order from sitting at the table. This wasn't even for payment, just for ordering. The DMV also required a stupid SMS confirmation just to renew my car registration. I use virtual numbers for pretty much everything, but yeah, welcome to 2023.