Get a Temporary Phone Number in Canada

From far and wide, oh Canada, it’s great to have a temporary phone number. If you’re a newcomer, a student, travelling across a few provinces, or if you’re outside the country and trying to make a “local” long distance call, a temporary phone number in Canada from Hushed is the perfect way to stay connected in each of these situations and more.

Here’s a look at a few reasons why you might want a temporary phone number in Canada and the easiest way to get one. 

Travellers

If you’re travelling to Canada for a long weekend getaway or to visit family for the holidays, a temporary phone number is a must-have.

Rather than racking up roaming fees on your primary home phone number, a local number allows you to make calls while in Canada without additional charges. Make dinner reservations or check in on your friends without breaking your vacation budget. 

Newcomers

Canada is an amazing country to move to for anyone looking to start fresh but, like with any major move, the excitement is often tempered to a lot of setting up of your new life.

Think of a temporary phone number as an initial contact line while you settle in. Rely on it for securing your housing, communicating with new acquaintances, and signing up for services without committing to a long-term phone plan right away.

Students

For international students spending a semester or two at a Canadian college or university, a temporary phone number offers flexibility and convenience.

Give your local Hushed number to new friends, professors, and any other service providers, as needed. After graduation or when the study period ends, just disconnect the temporary line and delete the number. 

Privacy

Not everything in your life needs to be mixed into your public persona and not every business needs your private contact information.

A temporary phone number can be handy if you need to share your contact details for services, deliveries, or any other non-personal purposes and still maintain your privacy on your primary line.

Connecting with Canadian Contacts from Abroad

If you’re a Canadian living abroad or just someone who wants to stay in touch with family, friends, or colleagues within the country, a temporary phone number in Canada makes those calls feel local (even more so by using a local area code). It’s especially handy if the person on the other end doesn’t have an international phone plan. 

Making Connections

If you’re in Canada and exploring opportunities for future networking or relationships, a temporary phone number allows potential contacts to reach you directly, without the hurdle of an international area code.

A local number lends an air of trustworthiness and can make it easier to meet people, network, and receive callbacks, while simultaneously giving you the flexibility to foster communications without changing your primary contact line.

Services

More often than not, using any standard services requires a local number (usually along with your name, email, or home address). Whether you’re just testing a new service to see if you’re interested, setting up an account, or even accessing Canada-specific apps, a temporary phone number can be just what you need to ensure you have access to local features.

How to Get a Temporary Phone Number in Canada

For a simple, reliable, and affordable way to get a temporary phone number in Canada, Hushed offers a number of options especially tailored for short-term use.

Just download the app, choose a Canadian area code, pick the right plan for your time in Canada, and enjoy the freedom of your secondary number. Whenever you’re done, just delete the number or switch it as many times as you’d like.