On Mar 14, 3:50 pm, "News Reader" <n...@email.invalid> wrote:[color=blue]
> "
>
> I have been communicating with them a little... and it appears credit
> "might" (or does) expire after six months (at the moment?)... (this is not
> apparent from the main website as far as I could tell - but it might be
> either loosely or accurately and specifically referenced in the Portuguese
> terms and conditions presented on the registration page - automated
> translation tools don't always do to well).
>
> Further, they did mention that destinations may change or disappear with per
> minute rates appearing (as their chosen wholesale providers vary the free
> destinations they offer - apparently).
>
> Thus I am little unsure! If someone is able to clarify this / has any
> further information or experience, any input would be greatly appreciated.
> When asked if this was a temporary offering or a beta service they clearly
> state that it is not, that it is a permanent service, and they intend to
> operate this model permanently (however the drill down on my part did seem
> to suggest that this may actually be subject to variation... hmm... so
> long-term >6 months i.e. 1 / 2 years plus of the free calls doesn't sound
> altogether so certain...).
>
> Anyhow, certainly at the very least nice in idea... and I would expect,
> perhaps, that they may / would actually maintain the service for >6 months -
> i.e. up to my idea of long-term(ish) (or a minimum version or measure of
> thereat) (namely 1- 2 years plus).
>
> Lastly, if additional credit is applied to an account before the six months
> "expiry" (maybe) period arrives then the credit is preserved and rolled over
> into / for the next period and so on.
>
> This all needs clarification I think and where / as if possible firming up.
>
> Any assistance / input / etc. appreciated.[/color]


Question and answer were both a lot more succinct when I got an reply
a few minutes ago
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> Could I ask a couple of questions about your VIP version? Is there a
> limited validity period for the calls to free destinations (like the
> freedays on Betamax accounts), or the credit balance, or a requirement
> to top up the credit every so often?[/color]

yes, you need to re-charge your account every 6 months.