> it is possible to operate a Google account completely without a phone number
This is only true for a limited time. I've tried to use a couple Google accounts this way and inevitably I log in from a new IP and Google's 2FA system kicks in - forcing me to either furnish a phone number or lose access to the account.
It's similar to how Twitter forces phone numbers out of people - just not as immediate.
This is only true for a limited time. I've tried to use a couple Google accounts this way and inevitably I log in from a new IP and Google's 2FA system kicks in - forcing me to either furnish a phone number or lose access to the account.
It's similar to how Twitter forces phone numbers out of people - just not as immediate.