UK sim card question

[Amby 490]

my sim card in my uk prepaid phone was deactivated since I haven't topped it up in over 6 months. can I have it reactivated or do I just have to buy a new one?

[cartaverde 12]

Usually when it expires it expires and would need a new one.

I would check what the mobile provider says - maybe they can reactivate it, or if not maybe there are some new deals...

[Amby 490]

thanks! though I hate tmobile I saw on their website they're offering 2 free sim cards...I'll probably just get a german one since I'm going to germany since they charge insane rates when you're not in the UK. I was just thinking of stuff for my trip

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

What provider were you using? I've had Virgin, O2 and Orange sim cards that have stayed active two years after I last used them, so I'm surprised at this. But given your impending trip to Germany, it probably makes sense to get a German one anyway.

[John & Annie 0]

We have tmobile and use our phones when in the UK. I stopped using my UK sim card last year.