# WhatsApp Finally Lets You Chat Without Your Number | Raleigh News

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Podcast: [Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076)
Published: 2026-06-30T17:59:21+00:00
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## Resource

WhatsApp is finally ditching the phone number as your digital identity—after years of being the only way to connect. With usernames rolling out starting June 29, 2026, you’ll soon be able to chat without exposing your number, a move that boosts privacy, fights spam, and lets businesses link to their social handles. While it removes friction for payments and business use, it also gives Meta more control—and you the freedom to change or delete your username anytime. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bf7620e5147dda0f

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