Free pay as you go SIM cards

tpowell

Hi there,

I need to obtain a few pay as you go SIM cards which allow me to receive texts.

I don't want to have to pay for or have to top-up these SIM cards with balance, I merely need them to be able to receive texts.

Does anybody know where I could find such a deal?

Thanks

grumbler

Best SIM deal for emergency use only

sdduk

There is no such Sim cards

All Sim cards have to be Topped up most every 180days

You could just use O2 Sim in Phone and use till it runs out you will be able to receive text but that's it

http://freesim.o2.co.uk/unlimited/clean

grumbler

sdduk wrote: »

There is no such Sim cards

All Sim cards have to be Topped up most every 180days

This is incorrect. My Tesco sim has never been topped up since I've got it for free more than a year ago and was using only for receiving calls and texts. Orange sims can last for years without topping up and making any calls or sending any texts (am not sure about the first activation).

sdduk

grumbler wrote: »

This is incorrect. My Tesco sim has never been topped up since I've got it for free more than a year ago and was using only for receiving calls and texts. Orange sims can last for years without topping up and making any calls or sending any texts (am not sure about the first activation).

Sim cards do run out but its up to the network when they stop it
that's why they say 180 days before you have to top-up

My father had his Payandgo O2 Sim since it was btcellnet years ago and had money on it but never used it for ages then a couple of months ago they turned it off so he lost the number

but that don't mean there no cut of period

My Orange Payandgo Sim was turned off as well because i never topped it up

Whats the point in saying you must top-up with in 180 days?

You do have to activate for the Sim to work and some networks you have to top-up before you can use like Orange you have to ring them to get the number.

http://forum.o2.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=235710

grumbler

sdduk wrote: »

Sim cards do run out but its up to the network when they stop it
that's why they say 180 days before you have to top-up

It's an urban myth that you have to top up. In fact at most providers you have to make a chargeable call or to send a text, but at some providers an incoming call or text will suffice.

My Orange Payandgo Sim was turned off as well because i never topped it up

No, it was turned off because it was not used for more than 180 days. As I said I am not sure about activation without a top up though.

Whats the point in saying you must top-up with in 180 days?

Who says this besides some incompetent staff in the shops?

tpowell

Can anyone provide me with the URLs to obtain such free SIM cards (which can receive texts without being on a contract or requiring an initial top-up).

Thanks

grumbler

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=orange+free+sim
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=o2+free+sim
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=tesco+free+sim
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=vodafone+free+sim
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=three+free+sim
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=tmobile+free+sim
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sdduk

grumbler wrote: »

It's an urban myth that you have to top up. In fact at most providers you have to make a chargeable call or to send a texts, but at some providers an incoming call or text will suffice.

No, it was turned off because it was not used for more than 180 days. As I said I am not sure about activation without a top up though.

Who says this besides some incompetent staff in the shops?

Who says this O2 do on terms and condition

Our Rights to Bar or Disconnect Your Mobile Phone
7.1 If you do not make or receive a chargeable call at least once in any 6 month period your Mobile Phone will be disconnected and you will lose any remaining credits balance on your Account. If you wish to be re-connected after this time you will be given a new Mobile Phone number.
http://www.o2.co.uk/termsandconditions/yourmobileagreement

grumbler

grumbler wrote: »

sdduk wrote: »

Whats the point in saying you must top-up with in 180 days?

Who says this besides some incompetent staff in the shops?

sdduk wrote: »

Who says this O2 do on terms and condition

Our Rights to Bar or Disconnect Your Mobile Phone
7.1 If you do not make or receive a chargeable call at least once in any 6 month period your Mobile Phone will be disconnected and you will lose any remaining credits balance on your Account. If you wish to be re-connected after this time you will be given a new Mobile Phone number.
http://www.o2.co.uk/termsandconditions/yourmobileagreement

Specsavers spring to mind as I don't see 'top-up' in what you quoted, let alone that you must do this.

I rest my case.

victor2

sdduk wrote: »

Who says this O2 do on terms and condition

Our Rights to Bar or Disconnect Your Mobile Phone
7.1 If you do not make or receive a chargeable call at least once in any 6 month period your Mobile Phone will be disconnected and you will lose any remaining credits balance on your Account. If you wish to be re-connected after this time you will be given a new Mobile Phone number.
http://www.o2.co.uk/termsandconditions/yourmobileagreement

That says nothing about topping up, only chargeable calls. I have an Orange PAYG SIM and can't remember the last time I topped it up, probably about a year ago, I do send the odd text on it though about once a month.