This is almost correct. Most EU countries require that you register your SIM card with your ID, before using it. This was a very controversial move from the EU,

This is almost correct. Most EU countries require that you register your SIM card with your ID, before using it. This was a very controversial move from the EU, taken to the European Court of Human Rights, where it was given the green light [0]. Only a handful of EU countries didn't follow through with the ruling [1] Landline is a bit different, as you need proof of residence to contract it anyway. [0] https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng#{%22itemid%22:[%22001-200442%22] https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng#{%22itemid%22:[%22001-200442%...} [1] https://prepaid-data-sim-card.fandom.com/wiki/Registration_Policies_Per_Country#Europe https://prepaid-data-sim-card.fandom.com/wiki/Registration_P...