SIM card that I can top up just to keep active? (feddit.uk)

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I'm teaching myself some small electronics projects and looking for a network in the UK that will allow me to top up by e.g. £5 and leave it for as long as possible - likely 6 months, before having to top it up again to keep it active.

It will be monitoring and sending data back in tiny packets every month a few things.

I can remember Vodafone used to do it, but not sure if they do anymore.

Also, I might need a couple of them in different locations, so if any networks provide a SIM for free, or as close to (e.g. £1) that will stay active.

Are there any? EE don't. I don't think. They deactivated my SIM before I even got to top it up.. 😁

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[-] gl38@feddit.uk 6 points 1 day ago

I believe Giffgaff pay as you go is what you're after. They will send you reminders of you use no data, calls or texts for 6 months or so, but if sending some data then you're golden.

[-] Babalugats@feddit.uk 2 points 1 day ago

Thanks, going to grab a Giffgaff SIM from Sainsbury's (if I can) and an RWG SIM too.

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