The reason for not having a phone number was family unpaid bills. The reality of mobile blacklists that could not be prevented by oneself

A-sas Co., Ltd. conducted a survey on users of its 'Daredemo Smartphone' service. The results revealed that approximately 17% (105 people) of respondents were unable to contract a mobile phone due to 'family circumstances,' such as parents or spouses failing to pay bills or using their names without permission, rather than their own financial issues. Furthermore, nearly half of these individuals were refused consultations at government support desks because they lacked a phone number, highlighting the hidden barriers to rebuilding their lives.