Virgin & Orange PAYG - how often to use to keep active?

LemonTree_3

Hello guys,

how often do I have to use a Virgin PAYG sim card number
to keep it active?
And how often do I have to use a Orange PAYG sim card
number to keep it active?

Thanks!

[Deleted User]

Don't know about Virgin, but Orange is 180 days.

mobilejunkie

Sned one off-peak text to another Virgin number every 179 days on Virgin; it costs 3p.

mrcamp

I think virgin is 365 days. I know I have definitely gone close to a year without usage and the thing still works. I have heard of folks going even longer between usage. However, to be on the safe side, just send a text or use gprs every 180 days or so.

chrissyxx

I unearthed an old Virgin P&G phone that Id had way over a year recently..still active!

hep2o

Does calling 453 on Orange keep your phone active? Or do you have to dial a number and have it answered?

Thanks.

Jon_01

hep2o wrote: »

Does calling 453 on Orange keep your phone active? Or do you have to dial a number and have it answered?

Thanks.

It has to be a chargeable 'event'. I think 453 is free. Just text yourself once very 4 to 5 months. I know people who just put a reminder in the phones calender to do it...