are there any networks which do not have a 30 day expiry on pay as you go?

J_B

J_B wrote: »

... or receive a call ........

grumbler wrote: »

I think it was the case for giffgaff only - and isn't the case anymore.

I have a Three PAYG SIM - it has *never* had any credit on it, we just use it to receive calls.
We've had it for about 4 (?) years now ... it worked Ok earlier today.

grumbler

Well, my Tesco sim was never topped up and lasted for 2 years. This doesn't mean that they couldn't disconnect it a any time after 180 days and without any notice - what they have done eventually.

Three are pretty clear about this too:

We may also suspend our Services or disconnect you if you have not activated a Pay As You Go Voucher on your account or undertaken any chargeable events or activities (for example, made telephone calls, sent text or photo messages, accessed content or the internet or any other Three Services for which a charge is made) using any credit on your account during the preceding 6 month period.

eDicky

d123 wrote: »

What phone? If it's 3G capable then have a look at Three, there basic PAYG rates are 3p per minute, 2p per text and 1p per MB for data.
They also give a free allocation of data (150MB valid for 30 days) each time you top up.

Delight Mobile, matching Three's 1 2 3 rates, is an MVNO running on EE network so it works also on 2G, without the need for a 3G handset. Free data on top-ups (£5 minimum), good bundles available, also very cheap international calls and free calls/sms Delight to Delight.
http://www.delightmobile.co.uk/

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grumbler wrote: »

Which one is 270?

According to http://kenstechtips.com/index.php/payg-inactivity-account-termination-and-credit-expiry, Talkmobile and Mobile By Sainsburys.

grumbler

Both disconnect you after 90/180 days, but, unlike other providers, reconnect on your request and without taking your credit within 180/90 days accordingly.

As people in general and the OP in particular don't want to get disconnected in the middle of nowhere, a chargeable event is actually required every 90/180 days.

Buzby

This disconnection is an Ofcom rather than the networks - it is so ensure subscriber figures remain accurate, so that only 'active' mobiles are counted.

grumbler

If it's Ofcom, why does it vary that much?
And why a mobile that answers incoming calls isn't 'active'?

boliston

Three is the best payg network if you want the simplicity of just topping up and using your phone without having to faff about with bundles.

Zebrdee

Grandmother dies after her mobile phone is cut off. -Story


An Ofcom spokesman said: “We are very concerned to hear about this distressing case and have raised it with Vodafone.


“We are reviewing how mobile providers reuse numbers.”


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/11517699/Grandmother-dies-after-her-mobile-phone-is-cut-off.html