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It's a question. The user saying that may be wrong in that assumption, but to counter assume intent of spreading a lie is a bit of stretch.
Isn't it true that questions are very handy in rhetorics? No, you do not get a pass just because you claim you were not sure. If you don't know, then don't suggest it. It just muddies the water.
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Sonos just did the same. They want you to create an account (and therefore give them an email) and otherwise are effectively bricking the device in the latest update. Was time to get rid of this pos.
Doesn't Apple do that too? One of the reasons I use Linux on my MacBook.
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In Portugal you can buy and use a prepaid sim card without showing your ID or giving away any personal information. On the other hand buying credit is done via the bank, so you only have a few euros to spend before losing anonymity.
It's different in different countries. Estonia, Latvia, Netherlands allow sim cards wihout IDs. Poland, Switzerland do not.
I don't mind giving Google my hone number to keep my data secure, and I'm in the majority, so this is a good thing IMO.
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I've had problems using Twilio numbers to create Google accounts. I think voice activation does work, but you need to forward the number to your own number.
It should be assumed they check the phone number provider and block twilio as a spam prevention technique.
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Fair enough. I'd just pick up a random sim card at any supermarket, comes with a free phone number.
They closed that loophole in Europe after the terrorist attacks of recent years. You can't buy pre-paid SIM cards without giving an ID anymore.
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Doesn't Apple do that too? One of the reasons I use Linux on my MacBook.
You're being downvote but an appleTV is completely useless without an appleId...
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They closed that loophole in Europe after the terrorist attacks of recent years. You can't buy pre-paid SIM cards without giving an ID anymore.
Please don't generalize about Europe unless you're certain the statement is true. You can buy a SIM card in a vending machine in at least airports in Denmark and the UK.
As a side note, most likely Google already has your mobile, through a friend who uses an android phone.
They've essentially bricked your machine and are demanding your phone number to un-brick it? Sounds like a case for a legal battle.
Sonos just did the same. They want you to create an account (and therefore give them an email) and otherwise are effectively bricking the device in the latest update. Was time to get rid of this pos.