07-10-2025
05:53 PM
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07-10-2025
06:04 PM
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computergeek541
Is it possible to suspend an account for a period of time to retain the phone number? Or is there a cheap plan with no data just to hold the number? Thanks.
07-10-2025 07:34 PM
@Piggypie wrote:Our son will be in Africa for 2 years. But I wouldn't expect to suspend it for free that long. I thought it would be nice for him to have the same number when he returns. I see there is a $20 a month plan. Wondering if there was a very basic plan. Like one for younger kids with no data.
Well @Piggypie if it's for 2 years, then I'd recommend this site as it's much cheaper.
https://www.numberbarn.com/number-parking
They basically just hold your number there as long as you pay.
07-10-2025 07:17 PM
hi @Piggypie there is. no more plan with no data now. You can login to My Account and see what is the cheapest option you have by checking Change Subscription page
and generally if you Re going away for 6+ months, it might be cheaper to port the account to a VoIP provider to park the number and go back to. mobile carrier later
07-10-2025 06:58 PM
Our son will be in Africa for 2 years. But I wouldn't expect to suspend it for free that long. I thought it would be nice for him to have the same number when he returns. I see there is a $20 a month plan. Wondering if there was a very basic plan. Like one for younger kids with no data.
07-10-2025 06:20 PM - edited 07-10-2025 06:20 PM
How long are you planning to suspend your account?
07-10-2025 06:02 PM
@Piggypie yes you can suspend for up to 90 days without payment. Sign in and click Manage Subscription, toggle subscribed to off.
You can come back around day 87 and subscribe again.
After 90 days of non payment account closed.
07-10-2025 06:01 PM
@Piggypie wrote:Is it possible to suspend an account for a period of time to retain the phone number? Or is there a cheap plan with no data just to hold the number? Thanks.
Hey @Piggypie
If you turn off autopay, it will suspend your account up to 89 days from when it suspends. You will keep your number and plan if you renew on the 89th day.