Would like to know about Airtel lifetime prepaid

[tech_help]

I would like to know what is validity period displayed for Airtel lifetime prepaid. I had taken 1st SIM in 2006 in 999 and it displays validity till 2032, then I took other SIM last year in 999 (just 1 month before 495 price was introduced) and it display validity till 2010 only!:huh:.
So what is validity displayed for Airtel Lifetime prepaid users here?

For our both SIM's there was no information about recharge by Rs 200 in 6 months.
1st SIM I occasionally use in 6-8 months when I visit India and it is always working, that means my SIM also remains active (with roaming & ISD) without recharge.
2nd SIM is used in India and generally it is recharged by Rs 100-150 every month.

:: Airtel :: Prepaid Mobile - Tariffs.
Select your circle.

for delhi:
Other Details:1. Validity for lifetime is applicable as per license period of the circle and is subject to change in case any regulatory and licensing condition changes in the future. The validity of our existing licence is 28/11/2014 and extendable for further periods by Govt. of India.

 

[SVK]

:: Airtel :: Prepaid Mobile - Tariffs.
Select your circle.

for delhi:
Other Details:1. Validity for lifetime is applicable as per license period of the circle and is subject to change in case any regulatory and licensing condition changes in the future. The validity of our existing licence is 28/11/2014 and extendable for further periods by Govt. of India.

Thanks for the link.
But my query hasn't answered in the link as it only mentions current plans (195 lifetime Prepaid - Maha & Goa Circle)
Customer has to do a cumulative recharge of Rs200 every 6 months to enjoy uninterrupted lifetime. Services to SIM Card will be discontinued if there is no usage i.e. no voice calls (incoming or outgoing), SMS and data for any continuous period of 90 days. No refunds will be given for any unused talktime balance and validity on the card. You will also not be able to use this number post disconnection.(Lifetime customers would not be part of this T&C.:huh

 

[tech_help]

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[dinesh_kp]

But is recharging enough ? Because if you dont live in India and use your phone just once a year when in India but recharge it 6 monthly is that okay then ??

To recharge the mobile, the sim has to be in the range of the mobile tower, which means person or the mobile should be in India!

As far as I understand, this lifetime validity sim is of no use to NRI's( unless he is travelling eversy six months to India jsut for recharge!).

 

[pratikr]

1. At least a usage of Call/SMS/GPRS with in 90 days for all customers

(Mentioned in the Apef form, in terms and condition column).



2. Recharge of Rs.200 in 180 days for lifetime customers

(Mentioned in the LTV recharge Voucher and the airtel website (Mobile Prepaid, Broadband, Postpaid Mobile, DTH Services in India, DTH services in India, online prepaid recharge, bill payment: airtel).



If your number will not be fulfill the above mentioned criteria this will lead to automatic deactivation.


Received in mail when my number had been deactivated.