EKIT warning: new expiration terms

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Originally Posted by Bossman

The explanation below, makes it sound like the $0.50 is just for the US number, and a topup is still required to keep it going.

* Last use is defined as making a chargeable activity. Chargeable activity is defined as making a paid call, sending or receiving an SMS, or using data.

Yes it sounds like that.
The fifty cents is to 'keep' the same US phone number.
I have asked at least twice and CS said the 50 cent US phone number retention charge keeps things alive.

Paid numbers (International service only):
Paid US +1 numbers will be ceased upon expiry of credit.

Which certainly sounds like to me that as long as there is money it will keep going.