Anyone Regret Cancelling Their Phone Number?

[mouakter13]

Making the decision to cancel your phone number is a big step that can bring both freedom and challenges. I recently took the plunge myself, motivated by rising costs and a desire to cut down on spam and unwanted calls. While the experience has been mostly positive, I’ve found myself wondering if anyone else has had regrets or second thoughts after cancelling their phone number. It’s a significant lifestyle change, and hearing others’ perspectives can be really helpful for those considering the same move.

For me, the benefits have included significant cost savings, fewer special database distractions, and better privacy thanks to using internet-based messaging and calling apps like WhatsApp and Signal. However, there have been some unexpected inconveniences—like dealing with services that require phone number verification or moments when I felt out of the loop because not everyone was on the same communication platform. While these challenges haven’t been deal-breakers, they have made me pause and think about the trade-offs involved in fully ditching a traditional phone number.

I’m curious if others have experienced similar doubts or if anyone has regretted cancelling their number altogether. Were there any challenges you hadn’t anticipated? How did you overcome them? Or do you feel like the benefits outweigh the downsides? Sharing these experiences can offer valuable insight to those standing at the crossroads, weighing whether to keep or cancel their phone number.