← Back to context Comment by codedokode 2 hours ago Signal requires a phone number and does not want anonymous users, so I do not want it too. 2 comments codedokode Reply drnick1 5 minutes ago The phone number is only required to create an account, and is never used again IIRC. The rationale for it was to prevent abuse/spam, but I believe there is now the option to purchase an account for a small fee without needing a phone number. dimatter 12 minutes ago so does Telegram
drnick1 5 minutes ago The phone number is only required to create an account, and is never used again IIRC. The rationale for it was to prevent abuse/spam, but I believe there is now the option to purchase an account for a small fee without needing a phone number.
The phone number is only required to create an account, and is never used again IIRC. The rationale for it was to prevent abuse/spam, but I believe there is now the option to purchase an account for a small fee without needing a phone number.
so does Telegram