Unveiling Airtel, Vi, BSNL, Jio Lifetime Validity Options (2024)

FAQs

Which SIM is best for lifetime validity? ›

Airtel prepaid plans with lifetime validity benefits offer great value for money by providing equal talk time value to the recharge amount, along with additional data and SMS benefits.

It is not possible to extend your Airtel prepaid SIM validity, balance or data. However, if you need to extend the plan validity, you can opt for another top-up plan for the same.

If your Vi SIM has less than Rs. 20 balance and you don't recharge, it will be deactivated after a period of inactivity (no calls, SMS, data usage etc.) However, Vi will give you a grace period of 15 days to recharge and reactivate your number before it gets permanently disconnected.

Plans with no validity restrictions allow you to use the talk time as needed without worrying about expiration.

It is the only SIM in the country that offers data that never expires, and unlike other mobile phone plans, GOMO does not issue bills nor require load. Customers may likewise convert their unused GBs (data) to actual calls and texts with 'Mo Creds.

Subscribing to and activating an Airtel international roaming pack keeps the Airtel SIM alive. This will let you receive OTPs while you are abroad. Find a plan that covers SMS messages for the amount of time you want to be able to get OTPs.

Post 90 days (about 3 months), an amount of Rs 20 is deducted from the prepaid balance, if available to keep the sim activated for 30 more days. If the balance is not available, the sim is automatically deactivated and therefore cannot be used for any incoming or outgoing calls, texts, or internet.

How do I know if my VI number is still active? ›

1) You can download the Vi Appand view your service validity on the homescreen. 2) Also, you can dial *199# and choose the relevant option to know your service validity.

Inactivity: If you haven't used your SIM card for an extended period, it may expire. Mobile network operators may deactivate your SIM card if there has been no activity on your account for a certain period. In such cases, you will need to contact your mobile network operator to reactivate your SIM card.

Bharti Airtel's Response:

Service provider has communicated to the subscriber that the SIM will be disconnected if there is a continuous non-usage period alongwith what constitutes zero usage. Service provider has also communicated that no refunds will be entertained on account of disconnection due to non- usage.

Check Network Signal and Operator Information:

Another subtle yet effective way to validate an Airtel number is by observing the network signal and operator information displayed on your phone. When you call or message the Airtel number, pay attention to the network bars or signal strength indicator on your device.

*123# – Enter this code to verify the validity of your Airtel mobile number. It indicates when your next recharge is due.

Is there a pay-as-you-go SIM that doesn't expire? The short answer is no. But as long as your PAYG SIM card remains active, it should not expire. Three makes a big play of the fact its PAYG allowance is there for as long as you need it.

Making a Sim live at a maximum allowable lifespan (around 1928 Sim days on Epic setting), and shortening the year from Seasons (from an average of 28 Sim days to the minimum of 12 Sim days per year) would make a Sim live at a maximum lifespan of an astonishing 160 years, assuming this is not modified by any means such ...

Yes, SIM Cards do expire. The specific policies of the carrier determine the expiration of SIM cards. Generally, an inactive SIM card expires within 90 to 180 days. When a SIM card expires, the associated phone number could be reassigned to another user.