topic Re: Cost effective way to keep number active beyond 90 days in Get Support

Cost effective way to keep number active beyond 90 days

Skay5 — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:51:53 GMT

Hello,

If I wanted to keep my current number active beyond 3 months, what are some cost effective ways to do the same via PM or other services? I don't want to pay a monthly premium subscription fee when I wouldn't be using my phone plan service (i.e., call, text, data) at all. But would be okay with a nominal fee (<$10) just so that the number is active.

I'm aware that I can unsubscribe from my current PM plan for a maximum of 90 days. I wouldn't want my current plan back whenever I decide to return.

Would appreciate any help! Thank you

Re: Cost effective way to keep number active beyond 90 days

Sansan — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:55:04 GMT

A few people have suggested a service called Number Barn. I don't know how it works, but you can Google to see if that would be an option for you.

Re: Cost effective way to keep number active beyond 90 days

softech — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:57:18 GMT

@Skay5

Fongo is a good way to keep the line

$25 to port in but free to port out after 3 months

Re: Cost effective way to keep number active beyond 90 days

Skay5 — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:04:17 GMT

Thanks! Shall check out Fongo

Re: Cost effective way to keep number active beyond 90 days

Skay5 — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:06:01 GMT

Thanks! Didn't know about this platform, shall check it out. Has anyone heard about porting to Fizz?