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Which network?

Hullo
I am looking for a pay as you go sim card on a network that does not require a minimum top up every so often as it is for low usage. I was looking at three (coverage not a real issue) & perhaps but what other option are there? Asda mobile was mentioned somewhere but they are taking a break from sending sims out. Hahaha. Any suggestions gratefully received.

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  • Farway
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    edited 4 March 2021 at 11:15AM
    Tesco [O2], convenient if nothing else, Co-op [EE]  https://www.thephone.coop/personal/sim-only/pay-as-you-go/

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  • JJ_Egan
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    Giffgaff on the O2 network .
  • oop looks interesting, on EE. Can;t find confimration that there is no minimum top up or usage?
  • sdduk
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    All sims need a top-up after a while because you have to make a call or send a text every 180 afaik or the network will cut it off.
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  • getmore4less
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    sdduk said:
    All sims need a top-up after a while because you have to make a call or send a text every 180 afaik or the network will cut it off.
    Not 3 you can use the free data to keep it active  so never use any credit(min top up £2).
  • Pete99
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    Have a look at Lebara, they use the Vodaphone network, if you switch your number to them as well they credit you with £10 PAYG and you can either continue with PAYG or buy a £5 call plan, you can turn off topup's or switch between PAYG and a call plan using the mobile app, works well for me.
  • Tesco PAYG - get any sim pack then call 282 to change to their Lite Tariff (8p calls / 4p text)
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