A change for new sign-ups is on the horizon for the messenger Signal. In the future, users will likely be able to create an account without having to provide a phone number.
First Clues in Android Beta 8.28
Signal is working on the ability to register new accounts without a phone number. The option for numberless registration has appeared for the first time in the upcoming Android beta version 8.28 of the app.
Enhanced Privacy During Account Creation
With this move, the developers are preparing sign-ups without requiring a phone number. In the future, users will no longer have to provide a phone number when registering, boosting privacy right from account creation.
What Users Can Do Now
Those who want to use Signal without a phone number can wait for upcoming versions to take advantage of the new registration method.
Sources: Stadt-Bremerhaven
