Mozilla got a boost Firefox relaythe service that allows you to create disposable email addresses now also offers the ability to generate virtual phone numbers. They can be used to fill out online forms or open new accounts.
Using Firefox Relay allows the user to protect their own privacy and protect yourself from spam unwanted. Firefox Relay now allows you to generate a disposable phone number that you can use to fill out website forms. “You can use it if you believe your phone number may be shared with third parties or may be the recipient of SPAM,” the Mozilla release reads.
The virtual number can also be used to receive the OTP required for two-factor authentication.
How many times have you shared your real phone number without thinking too much about it? When you sign up for a service, you accept their terms and conditions and share your personal information, such as your phone number. This information is then shared with third-party companies
explains the basics. Firefox Relay thus becomes a valuable tool for protecting your privacy and protecting yourself from potential annoyances. The service is already accessible via this link.
It’s not free: you pay for a subscription of $4.99 per month or $3.99 if you pay for 12 months together. The phone number cannot be changed (unlike email addresses) and allows you to call for up to 50 minutes and receive 75 messages per month.
Source: Lega Nerd
