The information applies to all devices and carriers.
it’s possible for you to also park a landline number.
How Do I Park My Phone Number?
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NumberBarnandPark My Phoneare two popular phone number-parking services to consider.
NumberBarn
NumberBarn charges $2 per month for simple phone number storage.
The one-time fee forporting your cellphone numberto the service is $5.
Cancel your old phone service after your number has been transferred to NumberBarn.
The text service is not available for toll-free or international numbers.
NumberBarn also offers a call blocking feature and call logs you could import into a spreadsheet system.
Park My Phone
Park My Phone has four options.
It includes no monthly minutes or features such as voicemail and call forwarding.
Text messaging is an optional add-on.
Additional fees are charged for SIM card add-on and SIM card calling and data.
Why Park Your Phone Number?
If you’re leaving the country for an extended trip, paying for your U.S.cellphone servicedoesn’t make sense.
WithVerizon’s Vacation Suspendoption, suspend your service from 30 days to nine months.
