You can't create an Apple ID without a phone number. Phone numbers in the USA and other countries are tied to all sorts of PII, and most require ID to get.

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There are SIM card exchange schemes or you could buy an already registered one off eBay or local equivalent.
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Ah sorry, I thought you were facing this problem in particular, not pointing it out. It's the same with Google or bank accounts or Amazon after all.
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@ultem yes but you can load apps onto an android phone without a google account. you can pay for things using cash without a bank account.

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