Which day does this plan expire
Validity starts at first connection, not at purchase.
Dernière mise à jour 6 septembre 2026

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The plan expires at the end of that day in destination time. Any unused data goes with it — nothing rolls over.

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Questions fréquentes
Does buying weeks ahead waste days?+
It depends on that plan's policy. On a plan that counts from first connection, buying ahead costs nothing as long as the line stays off. On one that counts from the order or from a chosen date, buying too early genuinely wastes days — so read the activation line first.
I switched the line on during a layover — what now?+
If the phone registered and the plan counts from first connection, the clock has usually started and cannot be reversed. Switch the line off so it stops spending data, then contact us with your order number. We will check what that plan's terms allow, and say so plainly if the answer is nothing.
Does topping up extend the expiry?+
It varies. Some plans add data and keep the original expiry, some extend the days, and some cannot be topped up at all. It is stated on that plan's detail page. If it reads unclearly, ask before you rely on topping up as your fallback.
If the data runs out before the expiry, is the plan still alive?+
Data and validity are two separate conditions, and the plan works only while both hold: data remaining and the date not yet reached. If the data goes first, what follows depends on that plan's terms — topping up, buying another plan, or whatever its page sets out.
Should the start date be the day I land or the day I installed?+
For a plan counting from first connection, enter the day you will switch the line on and let it register at the destination, which is usually your arrival day. Installing the profile at home does not start the clock, so it is not the date to use here.
Questions fréquentes
Can I buy weeks ahead?+
Yes for plans that start on first connection, which is the common case — but check the activation policy row in the spec table each time.
I activated it early by mistake+
Once the clock starts it usually cannot be reversed. Contact us with your order number and we will tell you plainly what can be done.
Does installing the profile count as activating?+
Installing is not activating. The clock starts when that line actually connects at the destination, so installing at home is safe.
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