After purchasing a Cell C sim card and after some time the sim is not active leads to it being deactivated. Here among other reasons why we have outlined how to reactivate a Cell C sim card.
There are some who hold the view that the SIM card is their property so they can choose when to use it and when not to use it. Well, it is true that the SIM card is yours, however, there are some terms and conditions.
One of these terms and conditions is that your SIM card can get deactivated when it has not been used for some time, and in this article, I would be taking you through how to reactivate a Cell C SIM card.
How To Reactivate A Cell C Sim Card Or Number
If your Cell C number has been deactivated, I am here to tell you that there is still hope to get it back, however, this hope is quite slim.
Reactivating your Cell C number requires you to call Cell C customer care and let them know about your intentions to get your number back
The hope is slim because reactivating your Cell C number is dependent on Cell C haven’t already reassigned your number to another person.
One may ask why Cell C deactivates numbers. Well, the answer is that Cell C only deactivates numbers that have not been active for over three (3) months (90 days).
Within this period, Cell C assumes that you may not be in need of the services provided by them so the number will be put on hold so that all active Cell C numbers can be determined.
There are times when all inactive numbers are given out to new people because Cell C would not be in a position to determine whether an old user of a number would be interested in using the number again and since it is business if another user is in need of a number, all they have to do is to look at the inactive numbers and reassign them.
You can call Cell C to check on your Cell C inactive number, but as to whether you can get it back will depend on whether the number has been given out or not.
What Happens To Cell C Numbers Which Are Deactivated
Once your Cell C number gets deactivated, then it means you cannot perform some activities that active phone numbers do. These activities include making calls, sending messages, browsing the internet, checking mobile balances, and others.
This is quite an unpleasant situation for the customer, however, it was the customer that caused this on himself or herself. This is because before your Cell C number is deactivated, then it means you gave your consent.
For instance, all Cell C numbers that are not active for three (3) months get deactivated so meaning if you do not want your Cell C number to be deactivated, then you must not wait for your Cell C number to be inactive for three months.
In the event that your Cell C number gets deactivated, that is not the end as I have earlier discussed how you can reactivate your Cell C number and this will be dependent on the fact that your Cell C number has not been reassigned to a new user due to your inactiveness.
What is The Purpose of Cell C Deactivating Numbers
As I mentioned in an earlier section, Cell C has a business that is solely interested in making a profit. So, once your number happens not to be beneficial, the company cannot be adding it to the list of active users.
Deactivating your Cell C number will aid in the company’s sorting-out process when listing all the active numbers that are using the services
You may be tempted to ask why then does the company reassign the deactivated SIM cards after some time? Well, let us look at it from this angle. Imagine being a company with limited resources, however, there are some resources that were initially allocated that are not being used currently.
The unused resources can, however, be reassigned to others to use that will raise your profit and prevent you from picking a brand new resource and using it while an earlier one sits idle.
Most people who find themselves in the above scenario will definitely choose the reassign option because of the profit that comes with it.
How Do I Activate My Old Cell C SIM Card?
To activate your old Cell C SIM card, just call Cell C customer care, and speak with them to know if your number has not been reassigned to another person.
As discussed earlier, once your old Cell C SIM card (number) has been reassigned, you cannot get it back, however, if it is still available then you can so the earlier your call the better.
Does A Cell C SIM Card Expire?
All SIM cards including Cell C SIM cards do not expire, however, the number gets deactivated from the SIM after several months of it not being active.
Phone numbers that are mostly inactive for over three (3) months get deactivated so in the event that you put such a SIM card in a mobile phone, there will not be any service for you to use because the number has been deactivated from the system.
This might get you thinking that the SIM card has expired, but it has not. Also, there are times when SIM cards are old, and due to harsh weather conditions, some parts may wear out and it is advised that you replace such SIM cards.