Vacation Hold & Number Parking

Canadian Number Parking Guide / 电话卡停机保号全攻略

Whether traveling for summer vacation, snowbirding, or temporarily relocating: discover how to preserve your Canadian mobile number for $0 to $15/month while receiving Canadian 2FA SMS.

3 Number Preservation Methods Compared / 停机保号 3 大流派横向对比

Method 1 · Official Suspension / 官方度假停机

Official Carrier Vacation Hold / 运营商官方度假停机

$15.00 / month

Call carrier customer service to pause cellular service. Ideal for subscribers with grandfathered legacy plans who want instant restoration upon landing in Canada.

联系客服办理官方停机保号。适合持有绝版 grandfathered 优惠套餐的用户，落地加拿大一键恢复。

Advantage / 优势: Zero hassle, preserves grandfathered plan rates / 操作简便，保留老套餐权益

Limitation / 缺点: SIM card is deactivated; cannot receive 2FA verification SMS / 实体卡失效，无法接收银行 2FA 验证码

Method 2 · Prepaid 90-Day Grace / 预付费90天缓冲

Prepaid 90-Day Unpaid Buffer Hack / 预付费 90 天断缴缓冲技巧

$0 ~ $3.75 / mo (DIY Pro)

Disable AutoPay on Public Mobile before departure. System preserves your number for 90 days unpaid. Top up on Day 88 for 1 month ($15). Covers 4-month summer vacation for $15.

离境前关闭 Public Mobile 自动扣款，系统将免费保留号码 90 天。在第 88 天充值 $15 激活一个月，用 $15 搞定长达 4 个月的暑假保号。

Advantage / 优势: Near-zero cost, supports Wi-Fi Calling to receive free 2FA SMS / 极低成本，支持 Wi-Fi Calling 免费收短信

Limitation / 缺点: Requires calendar reminder on Day 88; missing destroys number / 须设日历提醒在第88天续费，逾期将销号

Method 3 · Cloud VoIP Hosting / 云端虚拟号托管

Port to NumberBarn / VoIP Cloud / 转网至云端虚拟号托管

$2.00 USD / month

Port your number to NumberBarn or Fongo virtual hosting. Receive SMS via web portal or email forwarding. Best for stays exceeding 1 year.

将号码转入 NumberBarn 或 Fongo 虚拟云端托管，通过网页或邮件接收短信，适合长期离境 1 年以上群体。

Advantage / 优势: Ultra-low long-term cost, check SMS anywhere online / 长期成本极低，网页随时查看短信

Limitation / 缺点: Certain Canadian Big 5 banks flag VoIP and refuse 2FA SMS / 部分加拿大五大行（RBC/TD）会拦截 VoIP 短信

Carrier Vacation Suspension Policies / 各大运营商官方停机保号资费大表

Official vacation hold requires 30–90 days of prior active service. The rate defaults to $15/mo while retaining original ownership. Phone tab financing payments continue as scheduled.

Carrier	Hold Fee	Max Duration	Eligibility	Key Advantage
Rogers Wireless	$15.00 / mo	6 Mo / Year	Active 90+ days, BYOD or continue tab financing / 在网90天+	Automatic rate restoration upon return / 返加自动恢复原套餐
Bell Mobility	$15.00 / mo	6 Mo / Year	Postpaid BYOD account, customer service request / 后付费自带机	Retains original phone number rights / 完整保留原号码与套餐
Telus Mobility	$15.00 / mo	6 Mo / Year	Minimum 1-month hold, suspends voice and data / 暂停语音流量	Official Vacation Hold feature / 官方度假停机功能
Fido (Rogers)	$15.00 / mo	6 Mo / Year	BYOD tier, device tab billed separately / 分期月供单独扣除	Maintains account active standing / 维持正常在网账户状态
Virgin Plus (Bell)	$15.00 / mo	6 Mo / Year	Agent-assisted activation via phone/chat / 客服在线办理	No credit check upon reactivation / 重新开通免查信用
Koodo Mobile	$15.00 / mo	6 Mo / Year	Seasonal Hold service, Tab charges apply / 季节性停机服务	Telus network original number hold / Telus 大网原号保留
Freedom Mobile	$15.00 / mo	6 Mo / Year	Active 30+ days, app or support request / 在网30天+	Affordable temporary suspension / 资费实惠操作便捷
Fizz Mobile	$10 ~ $12 / mo	Indefinite (Custom)	Downscale plan to 0GB + 0 mins anytime / 随时降至0流量0分钟	Lowest ongoing maintenance cost / 极低月费长期保号

PRO HACK

Public Mobile 90-Day Unpaid Buffer

1. Disable AutoPay Before Leaving (离境前关闭自动扣款): Log into your self-serve portal and remove pre-authorized payment. / 登录后台解绑信用卡。
2. Enter 90-Day Safe Hold (进入90天免扣费安全期): Once unpaid, Public Mobile retains your phone number for a full 90-day grace window at $0. / 停机后免费保留号码长达 90 天。
3. Top-Up on Day 88 (第88天充值续命): Set a calendar alarm on Day 88 to top up $15.00 for the entry plan, then immediately turn AutoPay off again. / 充值 $15 再次续期 30 天。
4. 4 Months for $15 Total (全暑假仅需$15): A complete 4-month summer vacation costs just $15 total ($3.75/mo effective rate). / 仅需 $15 搞定 4 个月完整暑假。

2FA SMS & SECURITY

Free Canadian 2FA SMS via Wi-Fi Calling

• Wi-Fi Calling Technique (Wi-Fi通话妙用): Freedom Mobile, Rogers, and Bell support international Wi-Fi Calling. Connect to Wi-Fi with Airplane Mode ON and receive RBC/TD/CRA verification SMS for $0.00. / 连上 WiFi 免费接收加拿大银行 2FA 短信。
• Disable Cellular Data Roaming (关闭蜂窝数据漫游): Always turn OFF Data Roaming on your Canadian SIM to avoid accidental background charges ($12–$16/day passes). / 务必关闭数据漫游防扣费。
• VoIP Warning (虚拟号风险提示): Canadian Big 5 banks (RBC/TD/BMO) frequently block virtual VoIP numbers from receiving 2FA security codes. / 部分五大行可能拦截虚拟号短信。