Table of Contents
- 1 How do I keep my SIM active without using it?
- 2 What happens if you dont recharge Airtel SIM?
- 3 What to do if Idea SIM validity is expired?
- 4 How do I keep my Airtel number active?
- 5 How can I activate my idea Sim after validity expires?
- 6 Can a pre-paid SIM card be de-activated?
- 7 How long can I use a SIM card without recharging it?
How do I keep my SIM active without using it?
Airtel Number Locker – Keep your mobile number active even if you are not using it. Airtel has launched Number Locker, a new service that would let you keep your number active even if you are not using it. You can also avail outgoing and incoming facilities during this period. The base plan starts at Rs.
What is the validity of Idea SIM without recharge?
If you fail to recharge your number with any prepaid plan, the company will first notify you via SMS to recharge your number within 15 days. Meanwhile the company will halt your outgoing calls and mobile data services during these 15 days.
What happens if you dont recharge Airtel SIM?
Airtel has reduced the incoming voice call validity for Airtel prepaid users without an active plan. If an Airtel user fails to recharge upon expiry of validity, and is not on any active plan, outgoing calls would immediately be barred and the income calls will stop after seven days.
How can I extend my idea SIM validity?
Here are Few USSD Codes to Increase Sim Validity through SIM Balance.
- Idea – *369*24 ( Rs 24 for 28 days) OR *150*24# ( 28 days validity)
- Airtel – *121*51# ( Rs 23 for 28 days) (All plans)
- Vodafone – *444*24# (Rs 23 for 28 days) *121*24#
What to do if Idea SIM validity is expired?
Post the expiry of the validity, the customer will have to recharge again. The plan is aimed at people who wish to receive uninterrupted outgoing and incoming services. It will help those who wish to extend their account expiry date to avoid its deactivation.
How can I receive messages without balance?
To use this service simply Dial “*141#” from your prepaid mobile after this you can see a pop up window open and there are many options available. Out of them chose “Call Me Back” SMS which is free of cost. You can use this service to send a maximum of 5 SMS per month free of cost.
How do I keep my Airtel number active?
To keep the Sim active just maintain the balance required. Top up your Airtel Sim with a talktime balance of 100 rupees which is having unlimited validity through online and then you can receive the incoming calls and messages , but be sure not to receive the call as it will cost you 90 rupees per minute.
Can we reactivate deactivated Airtel SIM?
Prepaid Mobile connections can be reactivated within grace period of 15 days from the date of deactivation, by making payment of Rs. If your Airtel Mobile is de-activated and it can be re-activated within 15 days.
How can I activate my idea Sim after validity expires?
If your Idea Mobile is de-activated and it can be re-activated within 15 days.
- Try to request re-activation via Idea customer care.
- Visit nearest Idea store and submit reactivation request.
- Provide Address and Photo Id proofs.
- You may receive a confirmation call and then your number will be re-activated.
How can I check my idea active plan?
1) You can download the Vi™ Appand view your active packs details by clicking on Main menu >> Active packs and services. 2) Also, you can dial *199# and choose the relevant option to know your active plans and packs details.
Can a pre-paid SIM card be de-activated?
Prepaid SIM cannot be de-activated at all if there is a balance of 20 rupees or more even if the connection is not being used for 90 days. In case of telecom provider chooses to deactivate the SIM because of the above reasons, he has to communicate to the customer.
How can I Keep my Jio SIM card active for 90 days?
You have to do 2 things, insert sim in a phone or use jio4gvoice app and make an incoming call to that number every month. Also do a recharge of 30 odd rs to keep sim alive as per TRAI rules which say deactivation if sim is not used for 90 days and has balance above 20. oh.. Well. Let me try that.. Thanks
How long can I use a SIM card without recharging it?
If you have 2 years you can use that sim for 2 years without recharging if the below method which I have been following for so many years. I recharge the prepaid number only to get validity extension.
Why does my sim card go to de-active mode after 2 years?
SIM/Number will be going to de-active mode if it’s not used within in a period of 90 days (Current Situation). The first thing to check is the validity of the sim/number available for the prepaid card. If you have 2 years you can use that sim for 2 years without recharging if the below method which I have been following for so many years.