My cell phone is the only phone I have. On the other hand, it makes and takes phone calls. While it is internet-capable (a little) I never use it for that. I even refuse to text with it. It's my phone.
I remember the opposite experience to yours. When I got my first cell phone in 2003 I would list it on an application and they would say they needed my home phone number. When I told them I didn't have one they acted like I was some kind of subversive, just trying to cause trouble.
A agree it's silly that they would make you jump through so many hoops, and some of them agree as well. The last time I activated a new card that bank didn't ask any questions. I called their number, dialed in the card number and the CVE, and they didn't even transfer me to a person. The automated voice told me the card was activated, reminded me to peel off the sticker and thanked me, and I was done.
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