Enjoy more
for less
Cablenet Prepaid
Cablenet brings a revolution to prepaid mobile, with the generous Gimme plans!
Join and enjoy much more, for much less.
Includes €1 for free
Gimme Plan options
Online Top-Up option
Also available in eSIM
Choose a Gimme plan
NEW
500GB Data
1000 Minutes
1000 SMS
€25
1. Validity period: 60 days.
2. Inclusive minutes and SMS do not apply for calls or messages: a) to international destinations, b) to universal access services and c) to premium numbers.
3. Gimme plans are not active while roaming.
200GB Data
1000 Minutes
1000 SMS
€20
1. Validity period: 45 days.
2. Inclusive minutes and SMS do not apply for calls or messages: a) to international destinations, b) to universal access services and c) to premium numbers.
3. Gimme plans are not active while roaming.
5GB Data
300 Minutes
300 SMS
€6
1. Validity period: 45 days.
2. Inclusive minutes and SMS do not apply for calls or messages: a) to international destinations, b) to universal access services and c) to premium numbers.
3. Gimme plans are not active while roaming.
Low call
rates to
Asia
€5
1. Validity period: 30 days.
2. Does not include SMS and Data.
3. Gimme plans are not active while roaming.
4. For the destinations and rates, click here.
Useful Information
Action
Instruction
Example
Check your balance
Type *101# and press the Call button.
Activate a Gimme plan
Type *141# and press the Call button. Select the Gimme prepaid mobile package you want.
If you top-up with a card or voucher
Type *103*14-digit top-up card code# and press the Call button.
*103*12345678901234#
Transfer credit to another Cablenet Prepaid subscriber
Type *121*Cablenet Prepaid number you wish to transfer credit to*Amount# and press the Call button.
*121*94xxxxxx*5#
Frequently Asked Questions
Prepaid
Where can I buy a Cablenet Prepaid SIM pack?
You can buy a Cablenet Prepaid SIM pack at any Cablenet Store, at selected Cablenet resellers, kiosks, and mini-markets. The connection pack includes €1 credit. Following activation, you can top-up your account online, through our website, or at any Cablenet Store or kiosk, all over Cyprus.
How can I top-up my Cablenet Prepaid mobile account?
You can top-up your Cablenet Prepaid account whenever you want, wherever you are, through our website. Alternatively you can top-up at any Cablenet Store or Kiosk, all over Cyprus.
How often can I top-up my account?
You can top-up your account as often as you wish. Ideally you should top-up your account each time you run out of credit or your credit expires. Note that each top-up card is unique so, if you top-up your account using multiple top-ups, each top-up will expire according to its own expiry time. Click here to top-up online or to learn more about the Cablenet Prepaid Top-Up options.
Will my Cablenet Prepaid balance be transferred if I do not use it within the validity period?
No, the remaining unused balance will not be transferred and will not be added to another top-up balance. You can top-up online whenever you want, wherever you are, through our website.
How can I check my Cablenet Prepaid available balance?
Just dial *101# and use the interactive menu. When you check your available balance (using *101#), the balance displayed is the sum of all remaining valid top-up credits and Gimme prepaid plan credits.
How can I transfer money to another Cablenet Prepaid user?
Simply dial *121* followed by the Cablenet Prepaid number, then *, then the desired amount #, then press DIAL(e.g. *121*94xxxxxx*5#). Both parties will receive a confirmation SMS after the successful transfer.
What are the Gimme prepaid plans?
The Gimme prepaid mobile plans offer value for money for talk time, text messages (SMS), and data. For more information and Gimme plan options, click here. To activate a Gimme plan you need to top-up your account first. For the available top-up options, click here.
How can I buy a Gimme prepaid plan and what are the costs?
Once you have topped up your account, you can activate any Gimme prepaid plan by dialing *141# and then selecting the Gimme package you want to activate. For more information regarding your top-up options and to top up online, click here. For more information regarding the Gimme plans and the available options, click here.
Can I transfer any mobile number to Cablenet Prepaid service?
Yes, you can transfer your number at any Cablenet Store, or online by clicking here.
Can I use my Cablenet Prepaid number when traveling abroad?
Yes, you can use your Cablenet Prepaid service when abroad. For more information on the roaming rates, click here. To top-up your account while overseas, use our online top-up option. Please remember that Gimme packages are not active when the subscriber is overseas. Charges incurred during roaming will be deducted from your account balance.
How can I transfer my prepaid mobile number from another provider to Cablenet?
You can visit any one of our stores or apply online. Activation will be completed two working days after the date of the transfer from another provider to Cablenet.
How can I transfer balance to another Cablenet Prepaid user?
Type: *121*Cablenet Prepaid number you wish to transfer balance to*desired amount# and press Call (e.g. *121*94xxxxxx*5#). Both Cablenet Prepaid numbers will receive a text message confirming the successful transfer.
Can I transfer my current mobile number to the Cablenet Prepaid service?
Yes, you can transfer your number at any Cablenet Store or online by clicking here.
Can I use my Cablenet Prepaid line overseas?
Yes, you can use your prepaid line overseas. For further information regarding roaming charges, click here. To top-up your account while overseas, use our online top-up option. Please remember that Gimme packages are not active when the subscriber is overseas. Charges incurred during roaming will be deducted from your account balance.
What is the Gimme Asia prepaid plan?
With the Gimme Asia mobile plan, you can communicate with countries in Asia at lower charges.
Calls to |
Available minutes |
Call Rate per minute (incl. VAT) |
Bangladesh |
180 |
€0.0278 |
India |
120 |
€0.0417 |
Nepal |
25 |
€0.2000 |
Pakistan |
90 |
€0.0556 |
Philippines |
30 |
€0.1667 |
Sri Lanka |
25 |
€0.2000 |
Vietnam |
50 |
€0.1000 |
China |
150 |
€0.0333 |
Examples | |||
Calls to 1 destination |
India 120 mins |
- |
- |
Calls to 2 different destinations |
Bangladesh 90 mins |
India 60 mins |
- |
Calls to 3 different destinations |
India 40 mins |
Philippines 10 mins |
China 50 mins |
Mobile Features
How can I activate Calling Line Identification Restriction (CLIR)?
You can selectively activate Calling Line Identification Restriction (CLIR) for a call by dialling #31# before the number you wish to call. If you wish to permanently withhold your number via your device, please refer to the manufacturer’s user manual or Mobile Supplementary Services.
How can I divert calls and how will I be charged?
The Call Forwarding Service enables you to divert received calls to any phone number of your choice within Cyprus. When you activate Call Forwarding to another number, you will be charged as if you are the one making the call from your number to the one to which your call has been diverted. Mobile telephony networks do not provide the ability to forward SMS or MMS messages. To activate the Call Forwarding Service, please refer to the manufacturer’s user manual or Mobile Supplementary Services.
How can I activate/deactivate blocking of 900 (premium rate) numbers?
Cablenet’s mobile network allows calls to 900 numbers by default. In order to block calls or unblock calls to 900 numbers from your mobile service, please call the Customer Service Center οn 130.
How can I activate Missed Call Notification?
To activate the Missed Call Notification service, send SMS the keyword MCN ON to 8844. The service will be activated automatically and you will receive confirmation via SMS. For more information, click here.
Missed Call Notification
How can I activate Missed Call Notification?
To activate the Missed Call Notification service, send SMS the keyword MCN ON to 8844. The service will be activated automatically and you will receive confirmation via SMS. For more information, click here.
What does the Missed Call Notification service do?
After its activation, you'll be notified of every call you missed, even when your phone is switched off or out of range.
What does the Missed Call Notification service’s text message include?
The text message includes information such as the phone number that called you, the number of missed calls and the date and time of the missed calls.
Is there a limit on the number of Missed Call Notifications I can receive within one day?
There is no limit.
Why does the notification message say ‘Unknown’?
'Unknown' appears when Caller ID has been blocked by the caller.
How can I deactivate the Missed Call Notification service?
To deactivate the service, you must text MCN OFF to 8844. You wil then receive a text message via SMS confirming that the Missed Call Notification service has been deactivated.
Will the service work when I’m overseas?
Yes. You'll receive notification of missed calls even when you're roaming.
Can I send a text message to 8844 while I’m overseas?
Yes. You can send a text message via SMS to 8844 while you're roaming. The service's activation and deactivation procedures remain the same.
I have activated the Missed Call Notification service and see the number +35722250159 in the Call Forwarding settings. Why?
When the service is activated, the system automatically sets call forwarding to +35722250159. This is a basic setting for its correct operation.
What will happen if I delete or replace the number +35722250159 from call forwarding on my mobile phone?
If you delete or replace the number +35722250159 from the device's call forwarding, the Missed Call Notification service will not function. You can add the number +35722250159 by typing it in or reactivating the service.
If the SMS Center of my mobile device is wrong will I be able to receive SMS from CablenetMCN sender?
Yes, you'll be able to receive these specific messages however you won't be able to send texts via SMS. The correct number for the SMS Centre is +35794066666.
Terms & Conditions
Purple Loop
Terms and Conditions – Purple Loop
1. By purchasing a Purple Loop Prepaid Mobile service SIM pack and connecting to the Cablenet network, the user automatically becomes a customer of the prepaid service and accepts these terms and conditions. 2. Calls, messages and Internet access are charged according to the Company’s current price list. 3. No invoice shall be issued for the Purple Loop service. 4. The Purple Loop service is prepaid and can be used by purchasing a Cablenet top-up card. 5. In case of loss or theft of the SIM card or of the mobile phone, the customer must immediately inform Cablenet by calling the Customer Call Center on 130 so that their service can be cut off. 6. The call charges depend on the destination called. 7. The initial value of the card and the value of the top up cards are valid for a certain period of time, which is printed on each card. 8. After the expiry of the initial validity period of the start value of the Purple Loop card, the customer can only call the emergency number 112. 9. After the expiry of the validity period of the original value of the card or the top-up, any remaining balance shall be cancelled. 10. After the expiry of the validity period of the Loop Gimme prepaid plans, the remaining credit of talk time, SMS and data volume will be deleted. 11. The customer must renew his connection with the prepaid amount he has chosen before the original validity period expires or the original value or any additional prepaid value is used up. 12. If a customer uses up the value of Top-up card before the end of the validity period, he/she can receive calls and make emergency calls until the end of the validity period and for another 7 days from the day of activation of Top-up card. 13. The customer is obliged to use the SIM card for the intended purposes and not to use it for illegal acts or activities. 14. Cablenet shall not be held liable if the SIM card is not in the possession of the customer. 15. Cablenet may disconnect a customer at its sole discretion and without warning if: a. The SIM card is used in a manner that violates the Terms and Conditions. b. The SIM card is used to make abusive, offensive, malicious or harassing calls. c. The SIM card is used to send unsolicited commercial messages (spam) to other users. d. The SIM card is used for illegal or fraudulent activities. 16. The replacement of the SIM card will be charged according to the price list of the company valid at that time. 17. For security reasons, it is recommended that customers provide their identification details to one of Cablenet’s Customer Call Centers. In this case, the personal data provided will be processed in accordance with Cablenet’s Privacy Policy. 18. The terms & conditions of use of foreign networks depend on the country visited and the network to which the user has connected. The user undertakes and confirms that he/she will fully comply with all the terms & conditions of the network to which he/she has connected and which he/she is using. The user accepts that some mobile phones may not work with mobile telephony services in non-EU countries. 19. The provision of the Purple Loop service is subject to Telecommunications Services Laws and Regulations and other relevant legislation in force in the Republic of Cyprus, as may be amended or replaced from time to time. These special terms and conditions should be read in conjunction with the General Terms and Conditions of Cablenet. 20. Nuisance call tracing is not available for the Purple Loop service.
Terms and Conditions – Top-Up online service
Specialized Terms and Conditions for the Top-Up Online Service (“Service”)
- The Top-Up Online Service is available for all Cablenet Prepaid Mobile Services Subscribers of Cablenet Communication Systems PLC («Cablenet»).
- The Top-Up Online Service allows the user (“User”) of the Service to renew the remaining amount of money available for use of the Cablenet Prepaid Service (“Cablenet Prepaid”) of the connection number he/she wishes, through the Website.
- In order to renew the remaining available amount of Cablenet Prepaid (“Balance”), the User must insert the connection number of which he/she wishes to renew the Balance. If the User wishes to receive an invoice regarding the above renewal, the User may enter the email address where he/she wishes to receive the relevant invoice. It is hereby clarified that the email address in question will only be used for the purpose of sending the relevant invoice.
- In order to avoid any mistake when entering the connection number, it will be asked from the User to confirm the connection number. If, even during confirmation, the User enters an incorrect connection number for the second time, different from the one he /she wished to renew, and the payment is successfully completed, Cablenet bears no responsibility and is not obliged to return the paid renewal amount to the User.
- Payment is available via credit, debit , Visa, or Master Card (“Card”), in collaboration with Worldline Financial Services Europe (Wallee) through Wallee Payment Gateway, (Payment Gateway) where the payment is completed. Top-Ups are available only for the following amounts per Top-up: two (€2), five (€5), ten (€10), twenty (€20), fifty (€50).
- The User by submitting the Card data for the payment he/she accepts and agrees that Cablenet in collaboration with Wallee will charge that Card for the amount of the transaction. The Card data of the User is collected directly by Wallee without any intervention and/or access to the card data by Cablenet. Cablenet does not collect, store, or in any way processes data submitted during the transaction/payment execution process (e.g. card number, cvv2, expiry date).
- Therefore, Cablenet will bear no responsibility for any loss, damage and/or any other issue that arises in relation to any of the above data that the User registers on the Payment Gateway, nor for any other claims that arise from the use through Wallee Payment Gateway.
- The Balance Renewal of Cablenet Prepaid takes place immediately after receiving the successful payment The Subscriber who owns the connection number of which the Balance is renewed will receive an SMS with the information of the renewal to the said connection number.
- In the event that the payment was not successful, the Subscriber who owns the connection number registered on the website for the purpose of renewing the Balance, will receive an informative SMS message, regarding the failure to successfully complete the payment.
- In the event the payment was effected correctly and the Top-Up was unsuccessful due to a systemic error and therefore the Top-Up amount was held and the Balance was not renewed to the connection number submitted, then Cablenet undertakes to return the paid amount.
- Subject to the above, it is hereby clarified that Cablenet is not obliged to accept any requests for cancellation and/or refund for transactions and payments made through the Top-Up Online Service.
- Provided that the Subscriber has successfully and sufficiently renewed the Balance, he/she may proceed to acquire the Gimme prepaid plan of his/her choice or use his/her Balance to communicate.
- Top-Up Online Service is governed by the General Terms and Conditions of Service, the Cablenet Online Store Terms of Use and these Special Terms. In the event of a conflict between the General Terms and Conditions of Service, the Cablenet Online Store Terms of Use and these Terms, the provisions of these Terms shall prevail.
- Regarding the processing of your personal data collected by Cablenet you can refer to the “Privacy Policy” section of our website.
- These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the Laws of the Republic of Cyprus.
General
General Terms and Conditions
CABLENET GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES This Agreement is made today between Cablenet Communication Systems PLC, a company which holds a license under the Regulation of Electronic Communications and Postal Services Law of 2004, as amended, based in Nicosia, (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) on the one hand, and the subscriber, whose particulars appear in the SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES (hereinafter referred to as “the Special Terms and Conditions”) of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Subscriber”) on the other hand, whereby it is agreed as follows: 1. TERMS Other Provider: means any legal or physical person other than the Company which provides electronic communication services. OCECPR: means the Office of the Commissioner of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation. Advertised Speed: means the speed used by the Provider in the course of the commercial promotion of the Broadband Internet Access Services (BIAS) through a fixed network which it offers to the public. Advertised Speed for the Provision of Broadband Internet Access over a Mobile Network: means the speed that the Provider can realistically provide to the end-user over the Mobile Service Provider Network. Network: means the network of the Company, which is used by the Company for the provision of services, including the structure of the Network and any equipment, terminal points and cables which are installed inside or outside the Subscriber’s Premises, up to or before the Installation Point. Administrative Change Fee: means the lump sum fee specified in the Company’s Pricelist that the Subscriber pays to the Company in the event of alteration or readjustment of the Services. Administrative Termination Fee: means the lump sum fee specified in the Company’s Pricelist that the Subscriber pays to the Company in the event of the early termination of the services. Guarantee: means any guarantee, whether of a monetary or other nature, that the Company may request, at its discretion, prior to the activation or for the alteration or for the continuation of the provision of the Services. Minimum Speed: means the lowest speed of the Broadband Internet Access Services (BIAS) over a fixed network that the Provider undertakes to provide to the Subscriber. Equipment: means the equipment specified in the Special Terms and Conditions, as well as any additional equipment that the Company may provide to the Subscriber for the purpose of providing the Services. CECPR: means the Commissioner of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation. Private Use: means purposes of entertainment, education, information and any other purposes of a personal nature, on the basis of which the reselling or disposal for a fee or other consideration to third parties is expressly prohibited. Subscriber Card (SIM): means a special card which contains the Subscriber’s particulars and which, by its insertion into the Subscriber’s Equipment, allows the Subscriber to access the Mobile Telephone Services. Maximum Speed: means the maximum speed of the Broadband Internet Access Services (BIAS) over a fixed network that the Subscriber can achieve. Legislation: means any law of the Republic of Cyprus in force from time to time and includes every regulation or other subsidiary act, in force from time to time, issued pursuant to such law, including decisions, directions and orders of the OCECPR and/or any other Competent Authority. Installation Point: means the first point of supply of the television or telephone installation at the Premises or, for the provision of services over a telephone cable, the main telephone cables’ distribution frame at the Premises or at the building in which the Premises are situated. Subscriber: means the legal or natural person that has signed the Cablenet Agreement for the Provision of Services and has accepted the Special Terms and Conditions for the Provision of Services and the General Terms and Conditions for the Provision of Services. Typical Speed: means the speed of the Broadband Internet Access Services (BIAS) over a fixed network that the Subscriber expects to enjoy for more than 12-hours per day in the course of the provision of the Service. Company’s Pricelist: means the current pricelist of the Company’s services, which is posted from time to time on the Company’s website at the following link: pricelist. services: means the services generally provided by the Company from time to time in the course of its operations, including, without limitation, basic telecommunication services (such as fixed and mobile telephony, fixed and mobile broadband access, paid TV and free to air (FTA) TV), methods of payment (at the Company’s stores, through third parties, or electronically), printing and sending of accounts and invoices for the Services, analytical accounts or statements regarding the use of the Services, support services for any of the Services (either on site, or by telephone, or by remote access) and services for the installation and repair of the Services. Services: means the service or services specifically provided by the Company to the Subscriber as set out in the Special Terms and Conditions, and any other additional services that may be added following an oral or written request by the Subscriber to the Company. Premises: means the house, apartment or other place of residence of the Subscriber where the installation of the Services is made. 2. DURATION OF THE AGREEMENT 2.1 Unless otherwise provided in the Special Terms and Conditions, this Agreement shall be in force for a term of twelve (12) months from the date of first activation of the Services (hereinafter referred to as the “Initial Term”). Upon the expiry of the said term, this Agreement will be automatically renewed for a further period of twelve (12) months each time, unless either of the Contracting Parties notifies the other in writing, at least thirty (30) days before the expiry of this Agreement, of its intention not to renew it. 3. INSTALLATION – ACTIVATION OF SERVICES 3.1 The Subscriber must provide to the Company, either at the time of signing this Agreement or as soon as possible thereafter, all necessary documents, authorisations and consents in order to enable his lawful connection to the Network and the activation of the Services or any other documents which the Company may reasonably request at its discretion. Furthermore, the Subscriber is obliged to provide the Guarantee. No work for the connection to the Network will begin before the fulfillment of the above. 3.2 The Company is acting under a procedure which aims at the activation of the Services within thirty (30) working days of the provision or securing of all necessary and/or requested documents, authorizations, consents and Guarantees. In the event of a delay, the Company will notify the Subscriber so that he may be aware of the progress of the installation process and of any problems. Further, in the event of unjustified delay, the Subscriber shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement in writing, except where the delay is due to force majeure or the Subscriber is responsible for the delay 3.3 The Company has the right not to connect the Subscriber to the Network and/or not to activate the Services in the following cases:
- in the event that it considers that the Subscriber is not creditworthy or that the Subscriber has failed to pay any accounts which have become due and payable to the Company,
- in the event that the Company’s Network is not available or there are no available and appropriate resources to enable the Subscriber’s connection,
- in the event that, due to problematic infrastructure at the Premises, the Services cannot be installed, or the Company is not able to ensure the level of quality required for the provision of the Services or there is a risk that the Company’s Network will suffer damages or problems, or
- for any other reasonable cause which will be explained to the Subscriber in due detail.
- The Subscriber, either at the time of signing this Agreement or as soon as possible thereafter, shall provide all documents or authorizations required to be submitted to the Company in accordance with the Legislation in force from time to time, in order for it to be forwarded to the Donor Service Provider so as to enable the portability.
- The Subscriber shall not terminate the telecommunication services provided by the Donor Service Provider before the respective Services of the Company have been activated by the Company and the Company informs the Subscriber that the portability has been successfully activated. Otherwise, the Company shall not be liable for the loss of any telecommunication services or signs, including telephone numbers.
- When the Company is informed by the Donor Service Provider, it shall inform the Subscriber of the date of portability and activation of the Services and shall take all necessary measures for the portability of the telecommunication services.
- The Company assumes no liability for any delay or any other problem that may occur in the portability process, including the impossibility of portability due to acts or omissions of the Subscriber or the Donor Service Provider.
- In the event of cancellation of a portability application by the Subscriber before its conclusion, the Company, without prejudice to any other rights it may have, shall be entitled to claim from the Subscriber any charges or other expenses incurred in the course of dealing with the application.
- The level of utilization of the local network and of the core network of the Company. It is clarified that the Company takes all necessary measures in order for the utilization to be within acceptable limits according to common practice. For the local access network, the Company uses technical means for data traffic management, which may reduce the speed of access of any particular Subscriber based on the volume of his data traffic, in order to prevent Network congestion and to ensure the Network’s smooth operation.
- Wear and tear or damage to the Company’s equipment serving the Network.
- Interference to the Network from external sources.
- To resolve any technical problems relating to the operation of the Equipment, pursuant to clause 4.13.
- To repair or replace the Equipment, at its absolute discretion, without charging the Subscriber, in the event of damage, destruction or loss of the Equipment due to fair wear and tear or due to defective Equipment or due to an act or omission of the employees or representatives of the Company, unless the ownership of the Equipment has been transferred to the Subscriber pursuant to clause 6.1. In all other cases, the Company is obliged to repair or replace the Equipment, at its absolute discretion, and shall charge the Subscriber. During any period of repair of the Equipment, the Subscriber shall not be entitled to any reduction in the agreed charges or fees unless the Company is responsible for the damage of the Equipment in accordance with clause 6.4 and is not in a position to replace it. In such a case, the Subscriber shall be entitled to compensation for each day of continuous interruption to the provision of the Services, except for the first three (3) days, proportionately, on the basis of the monthly charge for the Services which are not being provided and such compensation will be paid in the form of credit in the following month’s statement
- To use the Equipment only at the Installation Point within the Premises in accordance with the relevant instructions for use.
- Not to interfere with the Equipment, including its replacement by equipment which is not approved by the Company, repairs, alterations or additions thereto and not to allow or tolerate any such interference by any person who is not an employee of the Company or a technician duly authorized by the Company.
- To keep the Equipment at a suitable place and under appropriate conditions at its Installation Point.
- To immediately inform the Company in case of damage, destruction or loss of the Equipment.
- To restrict wireless access by the use of special access passwords, if the Equipment has Wi-Fi access capabilities.
- the security, authenticity, accuracy or confidentiality and the propriety or impropriety of the data received, sent or stored by the Subscriber over the Internet through the Services and/or the Network,
- any direct or indirect, material or non-material damage that the Subscriber or any third party may suffer as a result of accessing the Internet through the Services and/or the Network,
- any disputes which might arise between the Subscriber and third parties and which are due to messages, data, material or information circulating through the Network or the Internet,
- any advertisement, products, messages, services, programs or other material or information or, generally, anything that is made available or is received through the Services,
- possible use of the Services by the Subscriber in a manner that is offensive, abusive, dishonourable, indecent, harassing, or in a manner contrary to accepted principles of morality and/or the Legislation or
- any direct or indirect material or non-material damage that the Subscriber may suffer due to loss of data stored on the Company’s transmitters, servers or computers.