Classic PAYG SIM card

[GG2023]

Is the payg SIM card which shows 7gb for £10 the same as a classic payg? I’m looking for one that I do not need to top up every month to keep number live. Top ups will be done randomly when required.

[MI5]

@GG2023 

No it isn't.

You would need to top up every month.

Look at giffgaff or 1pMobile for the old style PAYG tariffs.

[GG2023]

Thanks for coming back to me. Just so I am clear, on the new payg SIM cards I would have to top up every month to keep my number and credit? And the classic ones I could top up to activate it and wouldn’t lose my credit and number for a few months if unused  (I would be using on wifi predominantly)

[MI5]

That's correct @GG2023 

With O2 a top up is required at least once every 6 months, but unless you top up every month, you won't get any data, call or text allowances.

[GG2023]

Thank you so much! So on O2 I could just use wifi for other 5 months and then top up?

I’ve ordered Giffgaff as well now. At least I could save the credit over the next few months for giffgaff.

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@GG2023 

Yes you can do that but you can only use data over wifi.

Phone will still receive calls and texts but you won't be able to make any.