PAYG SIM that does not expire after 30 days

Juc1 · 07-10-2013, 13:38

Hi all,

I want a PAYG SIM card for a spare smartphone that I might not need to use but that will be ready to use (including internet) if required. So I want to put credit it on it that will last at least 6 months if not used up. T-mobile told me that for their SIM cards the internet requires a boost (I think £5 per month) that expires after 30 days ie in order for the internet to be ready to use I would have to top up every 30 days. I think it is the same with Three

Can anyone please suggest any suitable SIM cards?

jabbamk1 · 07-10-2013, 13:52

No, Three is different and the cheapest in this case if you're using a back up sim.

Three charge a flat rate of 3p per min, 2p per text and 1p per mb.

The credit lasts as long as you want. Like you say in your OP. Sim cards expire on pretty much every network now if you haven't used any credit in six months. So as long as you make a call/text at least once every six months then you're fine

BKM · 07-10-2013, 13:58

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Originally Posted by Juc1

Hi all,

I want a PAYG SIM card for a spare smartphone that I might not need to use but that will be ready to use (including internet) if required. So I want to put credit it on it that will last at least 6 months if not used up. T-mobile told me that for their SIM cards the internet requires a boost (I think £5 per month) that expires after 30 days ie in order for the internet to be ready to use I would have to top up every 30 days. I think it is the same with Three

I do not know about TMobile but you have got the facts about 3 slightly wrong!

With every 3 topup you get 150Mb of data "free" to use within 30 days - but the credit cash amount itself never expires! AFTER the 30 days data will continue to work just fine but will be charged at the standard 3 PAYG rate (which is only 1p/Mb these daysf!)

lost boy · 07-10-2013, 15:15

Another vote for Three - the gory details can be viewed here.

Juc1 · 12-10-2013, 16:14

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Originally Posted by lost boy

Another vote for Three - the gory details can be viewed here.

Ok thanks. I think I must have been looking at the wrong page on the Three website before. Anyway I think I read somewhere that Three is now the only payg network that does not do the stuff expiring in 30 days thing. I was hoping to have my spare on a different network because I think my main phone will be on Three but never mind...

ShaunIOW · 12-10-2013, 18:20

Giffgaff doesn't expire as long as you make one call/text or internet access every 6 months - I have one in my Nexus tablet as an internet backup.

Juc1 · 14-10-2013, 14:25

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Originally Posted by ShaunIOW

Giffgaff doesn't expire as long as you make one call/text or internet access every 6 months - I have one in my Nexus tablet as an internet backup.

Is this the right page? "For £5 a month" sounds too me like you need to top up each month...

johnathome · 14-10-2013, 16:09

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Originally Posted by Juc1

Is this the right page? "For £5 a month" sounds too me like you need to top up each month...

No it's this page

http://giffgaff.com/index/pricing

JudithS · 19-01-2014, 00:09

Hi, I've been thinking of switching to 3 PAYG, too. Has anyone had any problems with them -- like, lately? Think they used to have a bad reputation.

Zee_Bukhari · 19-01-2014, 01:04

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Originally Posted by JudithS

Hi, I've been thinking of switching to 3 PAYG, too. Has anyone had any problems with them -- like, lately? Think they used to have a bad reputation.

they've improved a great deal, they have the best, if not the best 3G network in the country now.

But it all depends on your specific area as with any network.

07-10-2013, 13:38	#1
Juc1 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 103	PAYG SIM that does not expire after 30 days Hi all, I want a PAYG SIM card for a spare smartphone that I might not need to use but that will be ready to use (including internet) if required. So I want to put credit it on it that will last at least 6 months if not used up. T-mobile told me that for their SIM cards the internet requires a boost (I think £5 per month) that expires after 30 days ie in order for the internet to be ready to use I would have to top up every 30 days. I think it is the same with Three Can anyone please suggest any suitable SIM cards?

07-10-2013, 13:52	#2
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	No, Three is different and the cheapest in this case if you're using a back up sim. Three charge a flat rate of 3p per min, 2p per text and 1p per mb. The credit lasts as long as you want. Like you say in your OP. Sim cards expire on pretty much every network now if you haven't used any credit in six months. So as long as you make a call/text at least once every six months then you're fine

07-10-2013, 13:58	#3
BKM Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,288	Quote: Originally Posted by Juc1 Hi all, I want a PAYG SIM card for a spare smartphone that I might not need to use but that will be ready to use (including internet) if required. So I want to put credit it on it that will last at least 6 months if not used up. T-mobile told me that for their SIM cards the internet requires a boost (I think £5 per month) that expires after 30 days ie in order for the internet to be ready to use I would have to top up every 30 days. I think it is the same with Three I do not know about TMobile but you have got the facts about 3 slightly wrong! With every 3 topup you get 150Mb of data "free" to use within 30 days - but the credit cash amount itself never expires! AFTER the 30 days data will continue to work just fine but will be charged at the standard 3 PAYG rate (which is only 1p/Mb these daysf!)

07-10-2013, 15:15	#4
lost boy Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norfolkland Posts: 1,787	Another vote for Three - the gory details can be viewed here.

12-10-2013, 16:14	#5
Juc1 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 103	Quote: Originally Posted by lost boy Another vote for Three - the gory details can be viewed here. Ok thanks. I think I must have been looking at the wrong page on the Three website before. Anyway I think I read somewhere that Three is now the only payg network that does not do the stuff expiring in 30 days thing. I was hoping to have my spare on a different network because I think my main phone will be on Three but never mind...

12-10-2013, 18:20	#6
ShaunIOW Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 7,828	Giffgaff doesn't expire as long as you make one call/text or internet access every 6 months - I have one in my Nexus tablet as an internet backup.

14-10-2013, 14:25	#7
Juc1 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 103	Quote: Originally Posted by ShaunIOW Giffgaff doesn't expire as long as you make one call/text or internet access every 6 months - I have one in my Nexus tablet as an internet backup. Is this the right page? "For £5 a month" sounds too me like you need to top up each month...

14-10-2013, 16:09	#8
johnathome Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pompey Posts: 1,068	Quote: Originally Posted by Juc1 Is this the right page? "For £5 a month" sounds too me like you need to top up each month... No it's this page http://giffgaff.com/index/pricing

19-01-2014, 00:09	#9
JudithS Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hereford Posts: 46	Hi, I've been thinking of switching to 3 PAYG, too. Has anyone had any problems with them -- like, lately? Think they used to have a bad reputation.

19-01-2014, 01:04	#10
Zee_Bukhari Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,319	Quote: Originally Posted by JudithS Hi, I've been thinking of switching to 3 PAYG, too. Has anyone had any problems with them -- like, lately? Think they used to have a bad reputation. they've improved a great deal, they have the best, if not the best 3G network in the country now. But it all depends on your specific area as with any network.

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