Maintaining a United States telephone number while residing in a foreign country involves utilizing various services that enable incoming and outgoing calls and texts to be routed to the user, regardless of location. For example, an individual moving overseas for work could use a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service to forward calls to a local number or receive them through a dedicated application.
Preserving a US-based number offers several advantages, including maintaining contact with individuals and businesses in the United States without incurring international calling fees for callers. It simplifies verification processes requiring a US number, such as those for banking and online services. Historically, international communication was expensive and complex; these services have made maintaining a US presence significantly more accessible and affordable for expatriates, travelers, and international businesses.
