Intercom Cannot Register Japanese Phone Numbers Due to Provider Inflexibility
Intercom users operating in Japan are blocked from registering local phone numbers because Intercom's telephony provider does not support Japanese numbers. This prevents businesses from offering localized voice and SMS support to Japanese customers. The vendor has not addressed the gap despite its impact on a major global market.
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