Free Sim Cards Question

flobber_2

mich_city wrote:

you do get £2.50 free credit after registering the O2 sims.. you can also download a game (usually £5) a ringtone (£3.50 ish) and a free picture without putting any money on them..

You have to put £10 a month on only if you want the 300 free texts or call time/text combo (can't remember mins exactly) to be credited to your sim every month..

But it says clearly that in order to activate that particular SIM (free one) you have to top up by £10, so IMHO it means that it is not possible to use it without topping up by £10.

mich_city

flobber wrote:

But it says clearly that in order to activate that particular SIM (free one) you have to top up by £10, so IMHO it means that it is not possible to use it without topping up by £10.

it does say that on the packet - I have activated numerous cards to use the free £2.50 credit and download the extras.. you only have to put the £10 on to get the 300 messages or 100 any UK network anytime minutes..

There's a leaflet inside the sim pack - has on the front " You're fascinating, clever, popular with GSOH - Put it in writing and you could be £2.50 richer. This is the free credit. You have to claim this within 30 days of registering the sim..

flobber_2

mich_city wrote:

it does say that on the packet - I have activated numerous cards to use the free £2.50 credit and download the extras.. you only have to put the £10 on to get the 300 messages or 100 any UK network anytime minutes..

There's a leaflet inside the sim pack - has on the front " You're fascinating, clever, popular with GSOH - Put it in writing and you could be £2.50 richer. This is the free credit. You have to claim this within 30 days of registering the sim..

Fine, but how do you activate it?

mich_city

flobber wrote:

Fine, but how do you activate it?

4 options -

online: www.o2.co.uk/register

by mail (using the registration form included)

by phone: call free on 21500 and leave details

by text: text 21500 with details. Title, full name, house number & post code eg: MR JOE BLOGGS 23 EN3 9PX (i usually use this method - works fine)

flobber_2

mich_city wrote:

4 options -

online: www.o2.co.uk/register

by mail (using the registration form included)

by phone: call free on 21500 and leave details

by text: text 21500 with details. Title, full name, house number & post code eg: MR JOE BLOGGS 23 EN3 9PX (i usually use this method - works fine)

That's how you register it, but activation seems to be a different process.
The "Hello" leaflet says:
"How do you activate it?
Top-up a minimum of L 10 by calling 4444 FREE from your mobile"

So again it seems that it is not possible to use the mobile without topping up by L 10.

The other leaflet you mentioned says:
"To claim the reward, simply register your new mobile within 30 days of activating it".

Thus, it seems that in order to get L 2.50 calling time, one has to activate it first, and in order to activate it, first it must be topped up by L 10.

tomt

All of my O2 sims say you need to top up by £10 to activate, but I managed to register and activate online at the O2 websites - HOWEVER, whil it said I qualify for £2.50 free bonus credit, it says I must be in credit to use the bonus. To top=up online the minimum amount is £10. Is there a lesser amoutn if you top-up in a shop with the e-top-up card?

mich_city

It does become 'active' once you have registered your details...

I guess you should just try it and see if it works...

I have never had to put £10 on to receive or use the free £2.50 credit, thats all I can say..

flobber_2

mich_city wrote:

It does become 'active' once you have registered your details...

I guess you should just try it and see if it works...

I have never had to put £10 on to receive or use the free £2.50 credit, thats all I can say..

Well, I registered through the web, and so far nothing... I cannot make or receive calls. But perhaps in 48 h something will change. Fingers crossed.

During registration I could read: "Your handset must be in credit in order for you to receive and use your free calltime", and on the next page again:
"Thank you for taking the time to register with O2. Remember, your handset must be in credit in order for you to receive and use your free calltime".