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ramonajim · #21 09-07-2015, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Stretch

I assume you either don't have a social security number or you're worried about privacy. From a privacy point of view I kind of go along with the feeling that a telephone company has no need for such information. They are supplying a service that is very easy to switch on or off in the event of non payment - knowing where you live and where their product gets used is sufficient.

When you sign up with one of the mobile service providers, you're applying for credit. Until recently, EVERY major provider in the US subsidized the hardware cost (free or reduced cost phone/tablet/access point) and made you sign a two year or longer contract (pro-tip: you're paying $X.XX per month for the service, and $Y.YY per month to pay off the loan you got for the phone).

In the US, social security number is still one key identifier. You're not gonna get a loan from a mobile service provider without one.

There are now some providers who will allow you to pay full price up front for the phone/other hardware, and you don't have to sign a service contract.