There’s no reason your internet/phone company needs your social security number. Don’t give it to them and you won’t have to worry. I don’t give it to my Dr or dentist either.
I don’t give it to my Dr or dentist either.”
When you enroll for Medicare, your ID# will always be your social security number followed by a single letter. Has been this way for as long as I know. So much for the government caring about your financial security.