Keeping a U.S. Phone Number While Studying Abroad
A student was preparing for an extended study-abroad program and wanted to keep her U.S. phone number active without paying expensive monthly fees. Her carrier offered no affordable way to hold onto her number—unless she paid for a full voice/data plan, which was beyond her budget.
Customer’s Goal
She needed a cost-effective number parking solution so she could retain her U.S. phone number while abroad. Although she didn’t need calling or data, she wanted to send and receive texts from family and friends back home.
The Solution:
She signed up for the DeepFreeze number parking plan for just $36 per year—far cheaper compared to traditional carriers’ $60/month fee. To stay connected, she added the messaging service for $50 per year, enabling text functionality without a full phone plan.
How It Helped
– Save hundreds annually vs. carrier plans
– Retain her U.S. phone number during her semester abroad
– Stay in touch via SMS without roaming charges
– Maintain a budget-friendly study-abroad experience
By leveraging a number parking service, she avoided the high costs of carrier plans and secured her number cost-effectively.
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