How many months before a sim card expired in the philippines if you will not load it?
In the Philippines, most prepaid SIM cards will expire after 6 months (180 days) of no load activity — meaning no loading or usage (calls, texts, data, balance inquiry, etc.).
📅 Typical SIM Expiry Timeline (All Networks)
Network | SIM Expiry Without Load | Grace Period | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Globe Prepaid | 6 months | 3 months | After 6 months of no activity, SIM is deactivated. Can still be reactivated during grace period. |
Smart / TNT | 6 months | 2 months | SIM becomes inactive after 6 months; can still receive calls/texts briefly. |
Dito | 90 days | Varies | Deactivated after 90 days of no activity/load. |
GOMO | No regular load needed | Until SIM expires | Data-based; no expiry as long as used at least once in a year. |
TM / Sun Cellular | 120–180 days | 60 days | Usually same as Globe or Smart rules, depending on current branding. |