EKIT warning: new expiration terms

[Bossman]

Ekit, for the most part has been quite dependable. However, for me, my use of international sims has really diminished. And my Piranha sims serves all my needs. So, on ky last trip last month, I used up my Ekit credit. I think I have about $1 left on it. 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.

[rfranzq]

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.