[bhaney]

There's no way this isn't some kind of scam, right? How is browsing to a website and calling a number (or installing an entire new app) easier than going to Settings > Cellular and reading the clearly displayed number? Why would this much more complicated service be offered if there isn't some abuse going on?

[Ennergizer]

The Android app tries to use the SIM card info on Android. The website can only detect your phone number by calling the provided number. The app has 500K+ installs.

Sometimes it's hard to remember the phone number on the spot or you get a new SIM and want to see its phone number. Very handy for older folks.

Works from any country does not pick up the phone.

[pavel_lishin]

Because you may not be calling from a cellphone, but from a land-line.

Nothing about the number displayed on the app means that you have to use the device in your hand to dial it.

edit: actually, it does look like the desktop landing page explicitly suggests that this is what it's for.

[bhaney]

I would still just call any random ANAC and have my number read back to me on the call instead of using this service to setup a session online, call the provided number, and then return to the web session to learn my number. There are plenty of well known ANACs, like 1-800-444-4444

[pavel_lishin]

> There are plenty of well known ANACs, like 1-800-444-4444

Hey, today I learned something new!

[slashtmpslash]

Call someone you know and get them to confirm the number a shows up?