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But phone numbers are not unique. They are regularly re-assigned to new customers.



It’s a good enough solution. Especially for those with disposable income, they’re not changing numbers often, if ever.


Good enough, as long as you don't get assigned a number that previously belonged to a porn-addicted weirdo, or criminal, or dead-beat who doesn't pay their bills, or any number of other not-nice things that can turn your life into a hot mess despite never doing those things yourself.


I meant good enough for the business.




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