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Buying a phone without giving up your identity may soon become impossible in the US

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The FCC is considering a proposal for identity verification for phone services. This rule would require carriers to collect customer names and addresses. Privacy advocates warn this could exclude vulnerable populations from phone access.

They also cite concerns about data security and past telecom breaches. Critics argue overseas robocalls will remain unaffected by domestic ID checks.

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