Do I have to top up every month on Pay as you go?

If you choose a traditional Pay As You Go plan, there's no need to top-up your phone every month. You'll just need to keep your SIM card active. This normally means using it for a chargeable activity at least once every 180 days.

Do you have to pay monthly for Pay as you go?

There are no monthly charges and Pay as you go phones are really affordable.

How long does Pay as you go credit last?

PAYG Credit Expiry: When your Pay As You Go credit expires, you'll no longer be able to use it or recover it. On most mainstream mobile networks, your credit will never expire providing your SIM card remains active. However, on some smaller mobile networks, your credit can expire just 90 days after top-up.

How does Pay as you go work?

A pay-as-you-go (PAYG) deal, as the name suggests, means you pay upfront and are not tied into any contract or commitment. You'll also have to have your own handset to put the Sim (the little chip that slots into your phone and gives you your allowance of minutes, texts and data) into already, or buy one separately.

Do Pay as you go top ups expire?

Top-ups don't expire providing account is kept active. Minimum usage requirement: Once every 180 days. Uses O2 coverage (2G, 3G & 4G).

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How often do you need to top up a pay as you go phone?

How often do you have to top up on pay as you go? A friend said they didn't top up for 3 months and then they couldn't use their phone. There is no fixed time, it's entirely up to you. The only thing to remember is to make sure you use the service at least once in a 6 month period to keep your account alive.

How often do I have to top up EE pay as you go?

Top up credit on EE will never expire so long as you use some of it at least every 270 days. Packs, which you buy with top-up, are bundles of data, minutes and texts you buy with your top-up – these will always expire in 30 days.

Is pay as you go better than pay monthly?

If you do not want to upgrade, PAYG and SIM-only plans are your best deals. If you would like to get a new device and you make a lot of phone calls or use a lot of data, a pay-monthly contract is likely to be more suitable for you.

What happens if you don't top up your phone?

The minimum top up requirement is £10. If you don't top up, or add a Bolt On at least once in any six month period, your mobile will be disconnected and you'll lose any credit on your account.

What are the disadvantages of pay as you go phones?

High cost of minutes: Paying only for the minutes you use only saves you money if you're not making many calls. The rates are likely to be higher on pay as you go minutes, and that can add up if you're not careful. Phone selection: The range of available phones to choose from is likely to be limited.

Does Pay as you go expire three?

All Pay As You Go Vouchers and Add-ons must be activated within 90 days of purchase. Additionally, some Pay As You Go Vouchers and Add-ons expire within a certain period after activation, for example, 30 days.

How long does 10 pound top up last?

How long will my credit last? Providing you keep your account active by topping up by at least £10 every 120 days, any unused credit from your last £10 top-up (or equivalent) will roll over.

Can you keep your Pay as you go number?

To keep your mobile number and transfer it to another network, you need to request what's called a Porting Authorisation Code (PAC) from your old provider and then let your new provider know the code. They will then schedule the switch.

How does a top up card work?

How do prepaid cards work? When getting a prepaid card, you load it with money when you first buy – then top it up when it runs out, just as you would with a pay-as-you-go phone. Unlike a credit card, you can't run up debt on it and you won't be credit checked when you apply.

Can I switch from pay monthly to pay as you go?

Moving from Pay monthly to Pay as you go? To switch and get a new number, just cancel your Pay monthly plan and order your free Pay as you go SIM When it arrives, pop it in your phone and top up to get started.

How does EE pay as you go work?

Your pack will last for up to 30 days, depending on the type you've chosen, and will automatically renew after this time if direct card payments are set up or as long as you have enough credit. You can call/text 150 to swap between packs at any time. Your new pack will start when your current one ends.

What happens if you don't top up pay as you go?

Re: what happens if i don't top-up

If you text STOP PACK to 150 your account will revert to traditional PAYG, so you don't need a pack. You need to make a chargeable call or text every 60 days or your number goes into hibernation.

How long does a phone top up voucher last?

Unless the voucher is intended for a mobile phone with a Big Value Bundle which would expire after 30 days, top up vouchers themselves don't expire and you should be able to keep the voucher until you are ready to use it.

Is there a pay as you go data SIM that doesn't expire?

Can You Get A Pay As You Go Data SIM That Doesn't Expire? There are no preloaded data SIM cards available that do not expire. The longest lasting SIM is Three's 24 month 24GB preloaded SIM.

What is pay as you go monthly?

A traditional Pay As You Go sim is a sim where the user tops up using credit and can only use that amount on calls, texts and data. Whatever credit they don't use remains in their balance for 6-12 months.

How does pay monthly work?

What is a pay monthly plan? When you sign up to a pay monthly plan, aka a mobile phone contract, you generally sign up for either 12 or 24 months. During this time, you're committed to paying a set amount of money every month until the contract is paid off. This fee differs depending on what you get with your contract.

Are pay as you go meters cheaper?

A pay as your go meter is not as good value as having a credit meter, but some people find it helps them plan their spending and avoid surprise bills. Consumers who use a prepayment meter miss out on the best fixed rate tariffs, so it is often more expensive.

What is the minimum top up on EE?

Does EE do 5 pound top up?

the last four digits of your registered credit or debit card number. the amount you want to top up (between £5 and £95) e.g to top up £10 with card ending in 1234 text CR 1234 10.

Why does my phone keep running out of credit?

This is one of the biggest culprits! Data hungry apps that run in the background, chewing up your data plan! Data hungry apps include apps like: Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, Twitter and YouTube. Even though you are not actively using those apps, these apps use data – called background data.