You are correct… Official narrative is that it helps reduce spam and bits which could be a reason… But phone numbers linked to real ID allows spooks to maintain their surveillance regime. They get the relationship maps, if they deem you a threat, they will use Israeli spyware to breach your device and get the content
Clearly, they do care about the phone number.
You are correct… Official narrative is that it helps reduce spam and bits which could be a reason… But phone numbers linked to real ID allows spooks to maintain their surveillance regime. They get the relationship maps, if they deem you a threat, they will use Israeli spyware to breach your device and get the content