The idea of a prepaid cellphone card is fantastic. Unfortunately T-Moblie limits the &quot;life&quot; of the card once you start to use it. For example a $ 50.- good for 250 minutes is only valid for 60 days after activation. This defeats the puepose of alowwing people to have a no hassle, no bills, no credit checks cellphone. In Europe, prepaid cellphone cards, with a dedicated number are valid for several months. You can buy a cheap GSM phone, buy a prepaid card and you have your number on the spot. The card and it's recharges last months.I don't mind identifying myself, let know who is using a cellphone. I don't need to be stuck with a contract full of fine print and a monthly bill.