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		gruez 7 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: By default, Signal doesn't recall Is this a socioeconomic status thing? Cellphone plans are dirt cheap, on the order of $20-30 for a modest plan. I guess it's theoretically easier to lose than a free email plan, but I don't see either actually occurring.

jajuuka 7 months ago [–]

This requires planning ahead for a disconnection though. Porting out your number requires the source number still be active.

It's just so weird to require a paid service to access a free service. Why not just a free service like email that can be accessed via free wifi.

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