pay as you call mobile,how many months before you lose the no?

basheer



Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 949

Message Posted:
16/05/2010 16:49

I left Lapta 7th of nov ,its been just over six months will I lose the number or will i be able to activate by topping up thanks as I fly out i hope tomorow unless heathrow closes due to the volcanic cloud ,in case do they sell them at the airport

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
16/05/2010 16:57

basheer - we are on Turkcell network. All we do it top up the phone when we get there. We get ours from Dolmaci's supermarket in Alsancak. You give them your phone number, tell them how much credit you want and off you go!



Good luck with your flight, by the way.

basheer



Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 949

Message Posted:
16/05/2010 17:00

thanks is no 05338 is turkcel?good to hear that someone said after 6 months no use they cease the number

birdy



Joined: 21/07/2009
Posts: 154

Message Posted:
16/05/2010 17:15

basheer,



I've been overseas since Nov.09 came back my number OK but you do lose any credit you had!!.



Steve.

basheer



Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 949

Message Posted:
16/05/2010 17:24

thanks Steve one problem sorted next that cloud 9 from iceland hoovering over south east

will i miss my flight lets hope it changes direction cheers



tell me can you top up at the airport at erjan

jimchris09


Joined: 13/02/2009
Posts: 547

Message Posted:
16/05/2010 17:35

Not sure about that "lost credit" comment (5).



I seem to remember I couldn't use fone in December 09 having been away since July 09 but once I put on credit I could and previous credit was restored.

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
16/05/2010 17:35

Hi.....Mine was locked after 6 months of non use....went to the Turckcell shop, for a small fee, they unlocked it...it has been ok since with all credit being carried forward untill I next arrive ( means I keep the same NC number )

hope this helps

Sal1262



Joined: 03/05/2010
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
16/05/2010 18:41

The phone needs to be left switched on and on charge in TRNC and for you to periodically phone the number from the UK. This will register as usage and keep the number active. I have done this for over 3 years with periods of over 6 moths between visits.

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
16/05/2010 18:42

Basheer been away over 6 months on turkcel & Telesim numbers and they still work

I phone home and use call credits left till I 've topped up top up don't worry except for the ash there's no problem it better be gone by the weekend safe journey

Bob

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
16/05/2010 19:16

Confirm what's been said in message 6 - once you get your phone topped up, all credits are restored.



Have never left the phone on charge whilst not there (electric switched off) and so far have had no problems.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
16/05/2010 19:20

Can confirm what's been said in Msg's 6 & 10 also )