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How do I make my inactive SIM active?
Is it possible to reactivate my SIM? Once a SIM card has been deactivated, it’s not possible to reactivate it. Moreover, deactivating the SIM card returns the phone number associated with it to the pool of available phone numbers. It is therefore impossible to keep the phone number associated with a deactivated SIM.
How do I make my SIM active?
Follow these steps to make the connection:
- Eject the SIM card from the device and record the SIM ID.
- Insert the SIM after your account has been updated.
- Restart your phone again and allow the activation process to complete fully.
Can you reactivate SIM card online?
Some carriers may allow you to reactivate your SIM card online, using their usual activation screen. If it allows you to reactivate your SIM, your phone should be working within just a few minutes. You need to agree to a new plan for a postpaid phone or purchase airtime if it’s a prepaid phone.
Can a SIM card be deactivated?
You may deactivate your SIM card because you are switching providers. In either case, you must contact your mobile service company to deactivate your SIM card and then dispose of it in a way that prevents your information from being extracted from it.
How long does an unused SIM card last?
Most telecom providers will block your local SIM card after 6 or 12 months of inactivity to make the telephone number available for use again by a new customer.
Can I reactivate a deactivated SIM card?
Once a SIM card has been deactivated, it’s not possible to reactivate it. Moreover, deactivating the SIM card returns the phone number associated with it to the pool of available phone numbers. It is therefore impossible to keep the phone number associated with a deactivated SIM.
What happens if there is no activity with my sim card?
If there is still no activity with this SIM a second email is sent roughly 48 hours before to warn the member they only have a short time left to act. If none of the necessary actions to keep the SIM active are performed then the SIM deactivation procedure will be initiated. Will my account be deactivated?
What happens to my account if my SIM card is disconnected?
If your SIM card is disconnected, you will lose any remaining Airtime Credit and/or goodybag balances and also the phone number on your account. giffgaff recycles phone numbers and we will not be able to reconnect once your number is disconnected and recycled.
What happens to my Giffgaff account when my sim card is deactivated?
When your SIM card is deactivated or you port out, it does not affect your giffgaff account so you can still be part of the Community. Your giffgaff account will act in the same way as it did before you activated a SIM. If you activate a new SIM, you’ll be able to register it with your existing giffgaff account during the activation process.