Sim Card

[EEZABLADE32]

Hi, I keep an old Mobile in car for emergencies. As it might not get used, hopefully, for months at a time I would like a SIM to put credit on which will not have an expiry date like the one I have just had from Asda.

thx

Tony

[barry1010]

Is Asda still providing that service?

[barry1010]

1p mobile lasts indefinitely but you must use it once every 120 days.

Giffgaff, you must use it once every 180 days

Asda, you must top up every 180 days

[bhg481]

I was told by Vodaphone many years ago, when I accused them of stealing the remaining balance on a SIM, that it was now a rule that SIMs not used for a few months (can't remember the number) had to be cancelled so that the number could be re-used. You only have to contact the phone so just ring it from another one every few months - no need to answer it, just ringing it is sufficient to keep it alive.

[Khandro]

 Use it briefly once in a while.

I have an equivalent to your Asda (Aldi) which I use very seldom, so I phone my house phone once a fortnight or so, pick up, hold for a few seconds and replace the receiver.

 

[Maydup]

I have a diary note to call the rarely used mobile once a month.