Elon Musk announces plans to abandon his phone number in favor of exclusive use of X for calls and texts.
Individuals seeking to contact him must subscribe to X Premium, starting at $8 per month. While Musk aims to promote X usage, security concerns arise over reliance on SMS verification for online authentication.
X offers SMS verification to Premium subscribers, with free users able to opt for more secure authentication methods.
Despite tech advancements, SMS remains crucial for services like emergency alerts.