{"id":6412,"date":"2023-09-29T10:25:58","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T17:25:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/?p=6412"},"modified":"2026-04-03T00:07:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T07:07:39","slug":"dont-forget-to-pack-your-phone-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/dont-forget-to-pack-your-phone-number\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Forget to Pack Your Phone Number"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s nothing worse than heading out on that big adventure or trip of a lifetime and discovering that you forgot to pack underwear, a tube of toothpaste, or something else. I\u2019m pretty sure you weren\u2019t planning to interrupt your full itinerary to find a store to purchase that essential item. Ugh! Few things are more frustrating or annoying to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure that I never forget to pack the essentials, I start a packing list in the weeks leading up to my trip and then I experience the pure bliss of checking those things off the list as I prepare for the trip. If you\u2019re an avid list-maker like me, you know exactly what I\u2019m talking about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We (hopefully) all agree that toothpaste and underwear are crucial when packing for a trip. But what about your telephone number? Yes, your telephone number absolutely belongs on your packing list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve never traveled internationally or for long periods of time, you may be wondering what to do with your landline and cell numbers while away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDo I keep paying my monthly landline or cell phone bill even though I\u2019m gone and not using it?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have traveled abroad or for an extended time period, you know the challenges of navigating communication while trying to avoid additional bills for your unused landline number, or excessive roaming charges on your cell phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Include \u201cporting\u201d in your travel checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re unfamiliar with porting, parking and forwarding, these little-known phone number tools can save you hundreds of dollars<\/a> and help you streamline your communications while away. With number porting, you can transfer most landlines or cell numbers to a different carrier or companies like NumberBarn<\/a>, and keep your original phone number even when you relocate or travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you\u2019ve ported, you can park (or store) your landline or cell number for however long you want and discontinue your service with your mobile carrier or landline company. To stay even more accessible to your contacts and loved ones, you can then forward your number (yes, landline numbers, too) to any other U.S. or Canadian number that you prefer (and many international numbers<\/a> as well).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People calling your forwarded number won\u2019t see the number it’s forwarded to, only the original number, making it an ideal solution for long-term and foreign travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(So if you\u2019re traveling to the U.S. from Canada, your Canadian contacts can still reach you via your Canadian landline number or wireless number. You can answer them from a cheaper U.S. mobile number and cancel your Canadian phone service while you\u2019re away, for instance.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you forget to pack your number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our customer support team frequently interacts with customers who are embarking on long, international trips, serving on a mission to a far-away destination, or participating in study abroad programs. We also work with many other individuals who\u2019ve chosen to migrate from cold areas of Canada or the northern United States to the warmer climates of Arizona or Mexico. These people are often referred to as snowbirds<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They may encounter complications with their phone numbers when they wish to port their telephone number to NumberBarn AFTER their trip has begun. In short, they left for their trip and forgot to pack their phone number.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These complications aren\u2019t insurmountable, however. We make every effort to help customers port their telephone number, regardless of timing, so they can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n