payg sim that doesnt expire with low use

[steveo3002]

looking for a 2g sim that i can load £5-10 and only use in emergencys , can anyone reccomend one that needs minimal use

three 123 is ideal but 3g or above...just need a cheap phone for oap use

[anonymous-user]

Checkout Giffgaff. I think one text every 6 months keeps them alive. I use them in GSM alarm systems.

[indigochim]

O2 have a payg plan that matches the Three 123 plan.

Classic Pay As You Go charges
Calls are 3p a minute.
Texts are 2p.
Data is 1p a MB.

[w1bbles]

RogerDodger said:

Checkout Giffgaff. I think one text every 6 months keeps them alive. I use them in GSM alarm systems.

+1

[The Mad Monk]

Tesco Mobile Lite.

It isn't advertised

https://www.tescomobile.com/help-and-support/pay-a...

[steveo3002]

hmm they all seem to still require top ups , where the three 123 lasts forever with a min phone call every 6 months

might as well stump up for a cheap 3g phone then

edit cant make much sense of giffgaff site

Edited by steveo3002 on Sunday 19th January 09:50

[anonymous-user]

Just get a basic SIM and put the smallest goody bag on it, non repeating, PAYG.

You don't need to spend each 6 months. Just make a chargeable call or text before 6 months. I.e not to another gift gaff phone (which is free).

https://kenstechtips.com/index.php/giffgaff-review

Can't help you with the website. That's up to you.

[Shuvi McTupya]

indigochim said:

O2 have a payg plan that matches the Three 123 plan.

Classic Pay As You Go charges
Calls are 3p a minute.
Texts are 2p.
Data is 1p a MB.

I have been on this package for years. Occasionally o2 call me up to see if they can move me to a different package but they soon realise they are wasting their breath! 20 quid normally lasts me three or four months.

[jonwm]

I've got a duel sim phone and purchased a 99p O2 payg sim to see how it worked.

8 months later it still works and have never put a penny on it. Never send from it as its never had money but have used WhatsApp when on wifi to send to myself to see if still working on occasions

[Mattt]

jonwm said:

I've got a duel sim phone and purchased a 99p O2 payg sim to see how it worked.

8 months later it still works and have never put a penny on it. Never send from it as its never had money but have used WhatsApp when on wifi to send to myself to see if still working on occasions

Er, if you’re using WhatsApp on WiFi then you’re not using the SIM...

[PF62]

indigochim said:

O2 have a payg plan that matches the Three 123 plan.

Classic Pay As You Go charges
Calls are 3p a minute.
Texts are 2p.
Data is 1p a MB.

As mentioned on that page -

O2 said:

Please note, this tariff will no longer be available to existing customers wishing to switch to the tariff from 7 November 2019 onwards. If you are not already on this tariff by this date you will not be able to switch to it.