[halburt]

If you're really paranoid, buy a burner phone, pay the plan using cash only, use it to create the account, then leave it buried in the desert until you need it for 2FA.

No one will ever know.

[sfdhu123]

I need an answer to that, too

[xeyro]

To use Telegram anonymously, avoid providing personal information, use a username without ties to your identity, disable sync contacts, enable "Nobody" for last seen and profile photo, and consider using a VPN for added privacy.

[costraven]

For using Telegram anonymously, you gotta be a bit crafty. First off, use a burner phone number or a service like Google Voice to set up your account. Don’t use your real name or info anywhere. Also, dive into those privacy settings - make them as tight as possible. You might wanna use a VPN too, to keep your IP address hidden. And obviously, avoid sharing personal stuff. Stick to anonymous groups or channels that don't require personal info. Stay safe out there!