As stated above, the AT&T cards do not expire. They are also available from your local Wal-Mart as is the Tracfone cell phone discussed above. With the Tracfone, you also have the option of purchasing about $100 worth of time in advance. At that level, the phone stays active for a year, just reactivate before the time expires and it all rolls over. I've had one for a few years and am very pleased with the Tracphone and the AT&T card. God bless Wally World.

Craig.