How to keep US number active while living abroad?

Posted by JustEmmi@reddit | expats | View on Reddit | 4 comments

Hello!

I’m moving to Australia in about 2.5 months but want to preserve my US phone number. I’m currently on Mint Mobile but my 12 month plan renews in about 5 days. I don’t want to pay for it again as I won’t need all that data after August. Their cheapest plan is also still a bit pricey for something I won’t be actively using.

I looked into other companies such as Tello. They seem decent & looks like I can change my needs month to month. Costs are also reasonable such as 1GB & 100 minutes for $5. Does anyone have any experience with them?

Or are there any other recommendations for cheap phone plans to keep my US number? I’m planning on getting an Australian phone number but want the US one still as I’ve had it for over a decade & will need it for 2 factor authentication & whatnot.

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Maybird56@reddit

Tello works well for me in the UK, I don’t think you can get much cheaper.

JustEmmi@reddit (OP)

That’s good to hear! Have you ever changed your plan such as adding more data?

Have there been issues of any kind? Good customer service?

Not yet, I will when we go back for a trip. To be honest, I barely use it. I’ve had no issues calling my bank in the US when I’ve needed to.

Only quirk is I occasionally get spam calls at weird hours and it overrides the do not disturb settings on my iPhone for some reason. That’s probably a phone issue.

Ahhhh ok. Interesting! Thank you!