Sorry, but in today’s world I don’t recommend telling an employer you don’t have a phone. Will not help you get hired.
I didn't say that I would tell an employer that I didn't have a phone...
Would an employer necessarily ask? And IF he did ask, couldn't one simply give him the number of one's old maiden aunt, who lives two doors down the street?
The way you're saying it, it sounds as if employers now routinely give candidates the "third degree" about their 24-7 accessibility.
Employer: "Do you have a phone?"
Candidate: "Yes."
Employer: "Umm.. Would you mind telling me what the number is?"
Candidate: "555-6178."
Employer: "Umm... I meant your CELL phone number!
Candidate: "Oh, why didn't you say so? It's 4197-077-6178."
Employer: "And do you keep your cell phone switched ON all of the time? Are the batteries always fully charged? Do you ever find yourself in a 'blind' spot?"
Etc.
And then, a few weeks after your probationary period has elapsed, you cancel your cell phone contract.
Seriously, I don't doubt that there are SOME jobs nowadays that might require around-the-clock accessibility... But I suspect that there are still millions of well-paying jobs that don't require it.
Regards,