Jayjay, Thanks for ther info. One further question. You say "must be used once every 6 months" Is that used in France or can it be used roaming abroad. I spend half the year in France and half elsewhere. The problem I currently have with Orange is that I buy two 10€ top ups and beg the indulgance of a driend to top up the cardafetr 5 months to make sure the line remains active and then again just beore I arrive back. If I could keep ther thing topped up before I leave France and then keep it valid by using it when abroad it will solve my problem. Is NRJ a stand alone network? Best wishes, Terry