Parking Jemmas Mobile Number

 As Jemma is over seas, there is no point in paying $60+ per month.

Ideally it would be nice to keep it active and pay a small amount so that she can use it to receive two fact auth texts.

Alternatively, to somehow "park" the number until she's home.  This seems to be called "Suspending"

First a long and frustrating chat with someone on the Optus app.  They wanted me to pay$63 per month.  Just didn't listen and focused on their bonus.  Now it seems like I need to talk to a "dedicated team" ahh but lets just look at the best deals for you.  Still trying for that commission. 

What are the options?

ALDI
This post on redit suggests to park buy buying an ALDI $5 starter.
That seems to have some weight because then with a small recharge, one gets 365 days of credit.
A check of the ALDI web site seems to confirm that.  BUT
By default, all ALDImobile customers do not have International Roaming active on their service.To turn on International Roaming, see here.  -> No help
Contact ALDI 1300 989 000

VODAFONE
$180 for a 365 day expiry

FORWARD BY MESSAGING
I wonder if I port the number to a local provider like the ALDI one and then put it in a handset and imagine that handset has WIFI internet access.  I wonder if there is an app that can be used to receive the text and forward it by say FB Messenger.

Messenger does not work as the SMS app.

ALDI SIM
Got a $5 starter pack.

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 20-2-2025 Did messaging to "Louie" at Optus

Yes. If she comes home early, can we un suspend it?

Louie

 at 9:15, Feb 20:

Yes, you can request to resume the service whenever you like.

Please check the above details are correct and click ACCEPT if you agree.

You

 at 9:18, Feb 20:

Not defence force

Louie

 at 9:18, Feb 20:

Yes, that's the option to waive the suspension fee.

You

 at 9:19, Feb 20:

OK