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hmaldonado
4 years agoNeighbour
Can I stop using my phone number / SIM for 6 moths?
Hello. I have a pre-paid mobile plan and I will be leave the country for about 6 months. I will not use any data or phone calls with this account, I mean, I will not use my Telus SIM for a while. B...
Nighthawk
Community Power User
4 years agoSIMs will typically expire if not used for 45 days. The only way to keep your number is to keep active service with the phone turned on at least once ever 30-40 days to ensure the SIM doesn't expire. You may want to call Telus to confirm what your options are.