For a few days now i have been trying to validate my number so i can play comp. However when I enter mine or someone elses phone number it says ''Encountered an error. Please try again later''. I have been waiting and re-entering and still nothing.. 
Someone please help- there is no way of directly talking to anyone bungie
						
					
					
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	Been trying this for about a month now/ getting the same as you.