How long can you keep a SIM card without using it?

On most major Pay As You Go networks, you’ll normally be able to leave your SIM card unused for up to 6 months or 9 months at a time. Providing you use your SIM card for a chargeable activity during this time, your account will remain open and your Pay As You Go credit will never expire.

What happens when you don’t use your SIM card?

Without a SIM card, a GSM phone won’t be able to tap into any mobile network. By comparison, CDMA carriers keep a list of all phones that can use their network. Phones are tracked by their ESN (electronic serial number) so they don’t need SIM cards.

How many months does a SIM card expire?

Expiration Date The date at which service credit on a SIM card expires depends on the carrier, but is usually a fixed period — six months or a year, for example — after you load the credit that has most recently been loaded on the card.

What happens if I dont use my SIM card for 2 years?

If a local SIM card is not used for a long time, it is blocked (suspended). For example, a local SIM card will be suspended if there is no top-up or call/SMS/data activity recorded for several months or a year.

Is a SIM card necessary?

And that SIM, is critical for smartphone use. Without a SIM card, your phone simply cannot connect to your wireless carrier’s cellular network. And if you have a phone that supports multiple SIM cards, you can connect to multiple networks or have multiple lines on one device.

How can I test my SIM?

How to Test a SIM Card

1. Slide off the back cover of your phone and remove the battery and SIM card inside.
2. Wipe any dirt or dust particles from the SIM card using a clean cloth.
3. Remove dust and dirt from the slot dedicated for the SIM card.
4. Fit the SIM card into the slot.
5. Return the battery back to your phone.

Can SIM card be corrupted?

If the SIM card was misaligned, your device should now be able to read the SIM card and connect to a mobile network. The problem could also be a damaged SIM card or a malfunctioning smartphone. Turn your smartphone off and remove the SIM card. Insert the card into the alternate smartphone.

What if sim is not used for 3 months?