[freeflight]

> You don't need to provide a SSN to get cell service or provide real information. Lots fraud is done through tethering through burner phones.

Don't give them any stupid ideas. This year Germany did exactly that: Require proper identification for purchased SIM cards. Lot's of people used that opportunity for some extra cash by selling pre-activated SIM's through Ebay, after the requirements had been changed.

Too bad they also introduced Euro roaming, so people are still free to buy their anonymous SIM's in other EU countries and use them in Germany.

I guess those are the consequences of a future where your mobile device is used for your personal authentication everywhere by everybody. [0]

[0] https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/13/business/dealbook/banks-l...