RelaxedSIM data plans do not have an activation date — everything starts automatically from the first connection. Here is the exact sequence.
When your data plan starts
- Free trial first. The moment your SIM connects to the network, the free 100MB/7-day trial begins. Use it to test signal strength and device compatibility.
- Paid plan starts automatically. When the trial data is used up or the 7 days expire (whichever comes first), the data plan you purchased — for example 24GB/360 days — starts automatically. You do not need to do anything.
- Trial-only SIMs need a top-up. If you only bought the trial plan, recharge the SIM with a paid plan through the ICCID box on relaxedsim.com — see how to buy a data plan — to continue using data.
The plan does not start counting before you insert the SIM, so a SIM purchased for a future project only begins its trial when it first connects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my paid plan start as soon as I insert the SIM?
No. The free 100MB/7-day trial runs first. The paid plan starts automatically only after the trial is used up or expires.
What if I insert the SIM months after buying it?
That is fine. The trial and plan begin at first connection, not at the purchase date.
Can I use the SIM before my purchased plan starts?
Yes — that is exactly what the free 100MB/7-day trial is for. See how data plans work for more details.