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Gov agencies require 2 factor to a cell phone. Land lines dont work and VoIP lines with texting also don't work. The only option is to use snail mail and have sensitive data sent via post office
If I were stuck in that position, then I would not hesitate to choose the postage method. That being an option does not comport with the assertion "if a person didn’t have a smart phone they literally can’t use it".
I respect your stubbornness in that regard, but understand that in such a situation you're putting yourself in a position of significant friction, possibly costing yourself income, promotions etc.
I learned very quickly by playing the game by the unofficial rules and expectations things are way easier and my quality of life is much improved. Stubbornness won't change the system, but it will certainly annoy people and slow down your access to life, liberty and the persuit of happiness. If that's a trade off you're willing to make so be it, but personally I'd rather enjoy my life than die on hills that very few people so much as glance at.
FWIW you're talking to someone who doesn't even have a credit score. You might see such things as a self-handicap, but I consider it an accomplishment that I'm very proud of.