Terry Fields wrote:
Hugh - Was Invisible wrote:

Hi All. Off topic but there is so much knowledge here ....

93 year old Mum goes in to hospital on Sunday. Sim free mobile (Doro 332)
is on its way.

Mum will only want a sim for calls. Will have moderate use whilst in
hospital for a few days and then be used only for emergencies.

I am having a lot of difficulty finding out how long credit and sim lasts
if unused.

Anyone got any recommendations please?

Hospital has reception problems with t-mobile and orange but 02 and
Vodafone based networks are OK

TIA for any replies.

My MiL wanted a mobile phone for emergencies, and she's 85. I went
with a free SIM from 3 - apparently any credit never expires (it
certainly hasn't on our 3 dongle, anyway, which is used sporadically).

I'd second recommendations for 3 - but add the caveat that their customer
support is the worst in the world. As long as you don't need help they are
good. Also their website was designed by crack-smoking monkeys.

The Doro is an excellent choice BTW. I bought one for the mother of a
friend it has been a literal life saver on multiple occasions. They are so
good - ie simple that I thought of having one myself.