Here is quite probably the clearest explanation that I have read regarding the conceptual terms of PAYG SIMs as it relates to the SIM's active and dormant lifetimes, and a
link to a top-up website for smaller markets (ezetop.com) which I had never heard of. I realize most here understood the finer nuances but this paragraph made it very clear for me and I feel better equipped to strategically keep my SIMs around in light of my various travel plans. It comes by way of
Vodafone Romania
Each time you recharge your Prepaid Card, you receive 1 to 5 validity months to use your credit, depending on the recharged value. After the validity period expires, you will benefit from an extended period of 10 months (300 days) in which you can be called. You can recharge the prepaid card anytime through any of these methods:
Online from MyVodafone – you can log in your Vodafone account, top-up your prepaid card and pay with credit card from any place in the world.
With value cards
Electronic recharge
International recharge - through
www.ezetop.com
Call *122# and find prepaid services created to help you keep in touch with friends and family outside Romania.