Telegram partners with Fragment to let users create an anonymous number to join the service, removing the need for a SIM card, and expands security features (Andrew Romero/9to5Google)

Andrew Romero / 9to5Google:
Telegram partners with Fragment to let users create an anonymous number to join the service, removing the need for a SIM card, and expands security features  —  For years, apps like Telegram and Whatsapp have restricted access to users who could sign up using a SIM card and phone number.