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		epsylon 6 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Mobile carriers can get your GPS location many services that require SMS 2FA outright won't work on VOIP providers

lrvick 6 days ago [–]

Not once have I been unable to sign up for something. Likely because I ported a number that once belonged to a real cell phone carrier.

Mandatory SMS 2FA is always a red flag on a product anyway as SMS is wildly insecure. FIDO2 or GTFO.

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