How long until I should activate my new SIM?

Liononthevalley · ‎31-10-2023

Good evening all,

My uncle received a new EE sim card by mail in September for a data package I like and he doesn't want it, so he's given it to me. I like the phone number. When is the latest I should activate the SIM before EE recycles the phone number and gives it to someone else?

I know for O2 its something like 1 year and ASDA 3-4months. Does anyone know EE's?

The letter the sim card came in was lost by my uncle.

Thanks in advance everyone 🙂

XRaySpeX · ‎31-10-2023

If it's on PAYG it's usually 6 months.
If it's on contract he's paying for it & so it's for as long as he pays.

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