20240713-first_world_disaster.txt
I'm in a mild crisis of sorts. My carrier, GFi, which has been great
for over 5 years for me know, has a widespread issue where SIMs are
flat out refusing to work and erroneously report as "No SIM detected."
I believe I already mentioned how much I LOATHE incorrect error
messages, but I digress.

From what I understand through various G Community threads is that
there's an issue with partner carriers not accepting the current
partitioning of SIM cards. I'm on the verge of pausing my service, if
not outright canceling it. I'm forced to use my GVoice number instead,
which in and of itself is no big deal.

The problem is my phone number according to various sites and
government entities is my GFi number. If there's multi-factor
authentication and the only option is an attached phone number, I am
100% fucked, locked out of it. I thankfully have been using a Solokey
wherever I can, but that doesn't help with sites like A-to-Z where
(until recently, I gather) they didn't allow USB keys.

I'm actually at a loss. This is the first time I've really had to deal
with something like this. I've changed my cell number once before, but
it's easy going from Verzion to GFi before your V contract is up. You
can still answer old calls if necessary and not everyone was doing
this MFA schtick.

Wow. I just realized while watching this I might be fucked trying to
log into my bank account now. I'd better go to the bank right this
second. Sorry for the abrupt end. I'll update later.