FWIW, one can get a free, temporary (7 day is typical) SMS number. Interface is webpage, no phone needed at all.
How so?
I understand, but too many have capitulated to the concept and I’m not going to do it anywhere. I don’t even do it at my bank, as far as they are concerned I don’t have one.
If we keep capitulating it will be required to get a burger at the drive through or buy gas. This needs to be resisted at every opportunity rather than supporting the concept by falling for it.