Is there a time limit on pay as you go?
On most major Pay As You Go networks, you’ll normally be able to leave your SIM card unused for up to 6 months or 9 months at a time. Providing you use your SIM card for a chargeable activity during this time, your account will remain open and your Pay As You Go credit will never expire.
How long does a SIM expire without load?
60 days
If your SIM didn’t receive any load for the past 60 days, it will be automatically expire, and we can’t reactivate it anymore.
How long does Sim Only last?
What is a one-month SIM Only deal? A one month SIM Only deal is a short-term contract, generally lasting for 30 days, which includes a set amount of minutes, texts and data.
How often do you need to top up a Pay As You Go SIM?
How often do you have to top up on pay as you go? A friend said they didn’t top up for 3 months and then they couldn’t use their phone. There is no fixed time, it’s entirely up to you. The only thing to remember is to make sure you use the service at least once in a 6 month period to keep your account alive.
Does Vodafone Pay As You Go expire?
To keep your Pay as you go number active, you need to use it for at least one chargeable activity – like sending a text or topping up – every 180 days. If you don’t top up or use any credit for 90 days, we’ll send you a text explaining that your account will expire in another 90 days.
What happens if SIM is not used for 3 months?
If a local SIM card is not used for a long time, it is blocked (suspended). For example, a local SIM card will be suspended if there is no top-up or call/SMS/data activity recorded for several months or a year.
How do I stop my SIM from expiring?
To prevent your prepaid SIM Card from expiring you only need to load your Prepaid SIM card account balance for atleast 1 Peso. Expiration of load will take 6 months to expires, meaning you have almost 10 months from the starts of your SIM Card inactivity before your SIM card gets expires.
What is the difference between pay as you go and SIM-only?
The main difference between them is that a Pay monthly SIM only deal includes an allowance for calls, texts and data which you’ll be billed for every 30 days. A Pay as you go SIM only deal requires you to top up with credit.
How often do you need to top up a pay as you go phone?
There is no fixed time, it’s entirely up to you. The only thing to remember is to make sure you use the service at least once in a 6 month period to keep your account alive.
How long does a top up voucher last?
Top-up vouchers will expire exactly after 12 months when they were bought.
How long does Vodafone number stay active?
If you have enough validity for your number; SIM/Number will be going to de-active mode if it’s not used within in a period of 90 days (Current Situation).
Can you get SIM only without contract?
A SIM only deal is a great choice if you’re happy with your phone, or want to buy yourself a new one, without signing up to a long mobile phone contract.
What is a burner SIM card?
A “burner SIM” is a related term, and refers to a cheap, prepaid SIM card that you can insert into another phone. You may plan on only using the SIM card for a limited period of time and not linking it to your real identity.
How long does a mobile number stay active?
Post 60 days the numbers is deactivated and sent for re-manufacturing and pairing with a new SIM. This is then put in market via distributors and retailers.