@TeamYouTube I attempted to verify my YT Channel with my cellphone number. It appeared to work, however the verification checkmark doesn't appear next to my name. I did the verification weeks ago shortly after I created my channel. Why can't I be verified?
Yes I am. Why can't you make a formal announcement about that. Most see that badge as a sign that the channel has decent content. By saying nothing you are allowing smaller channels which struggle to get an audience to be ignored.