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[–] communism@lemmy.ml 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Why not just pay for a sim card in cash? Even if your phone number gets exposed it shouldn't be tied to your identity

[–] Shamot@jlai.lu 1 points 3 months ago

In some countries, you need an ID to buy a sim card, so it's linked to your identity, even if you pay cash.