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> Registering a number will eventually lead to a bank account. Not at all true in many places. It is very easy in the states to get a phone number with cash.

• hlfshell 3y ago
  Where? I'm curious how easy it actually is, so please let me know where one would go for this.
  • dghlsakjg 3y ago
    WalMart, unless things have changed. Here's a whole guide: https://lifehacker.com/how-to-buy-a-burner-phone-1843905326 https://lifehacker.com/how-to-buy-a-burner-phone-1843905326
  • meragrin_ 3y ago
    Um, any place they sell prepaid phones and prepaid cards? Walmart, Kroger, Meijer, etc.
• londons_explore 3y ago
  In a bunch of places (including the UK), you can get a phone number without any money and without any postal address. Just buy a 'free' esim. And you can top up with cash if you want.
  • TomK32 3y ago
    On the other hand, proofing your UK address to the council, bank or literally anyone, is one of the most mind numbing things ever... speaking as a German.
    • tim333 3y ago
      And not very secure either. In my experience you can send a pdf of a utility bill and those are quite easy to edit.
• noman-land 3y ago
  How does this work?