Activation time limit?

[prepaid33]

Is there any time limit for activation prepaid phone after purchase? I bought the phone last  november  (2010) and the phone has $50 on it (as written on the box) - So for how long it valid ($50) since the phone is not activated - but I inserted the SIM in?

One more related Question:  I see "Normal Retail - Scan for activation" bar code on the sticker (bought the phone in BestBuy) Does it mean something for time limit ?

[prepaid33]

Well, I have another question (but related) - I have two prepaid phones, bought with bundled SIM cards (came in the same boxes with the phones) - never were activated, one was inserted to check out a phone. 

Can i just swap the cards between the phones and activate them (cards have different amount of money on them (never been activated))? 

[hme83 ACE - Professor · Accepted solution]

Yes, you should be able to just swap the SIMs and activate each SIM in the phone you want to use it with.  However, my understanding is that the bundled SIMs/phones that come from at&t come partially activated and so you may only have 30 days to complete the activation process/keep the assigned phone number - and potentially the airtime credit that came with the phone.  I'm not sure if this holds true for bundled GoPhones purchased elsewhere or not; but regardless, I believe at&t customer service can assign a new phone number and complete the activation with the SIM you have on hand.  So I'd give them a call if you have any trouble completing the activation process and/or if you don't receive the free airtime credit.