Apple ID cannot verify phone number
I deleted my old Apple Id. In the first letter were spoken about 7 days period. Time passed, but I didn't got any confirmation of deleting.
Than I tried to add that mobile number to my new Apple Id, but an error popped up. It said that mobile number is not available .
So I am asking, is deletion delayed because of covid-19 issues, or Apple just doesn't really delete all information and that mobile number is forever linked to deleted Apple Id?
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