Bite Latvija to stop selling prepaid SIM cards

Mobile network operator SIA Bite Latvija has announced it will discontinue sales of prepaid SIM cards starting October 1 this year. The company informed the LETA news agency of the decision.

Prepaid SIM cards have traditionally offered an option for customers who want to use mobile services without a long-term contract, buying call, data or text allowances in advance. This service model has long existed alongside subscription plans that involve a monthly mobile bill.

The source report does not provide further explanation of the reasons behind the decision, nor does it clarify how the change will affect current prepaid SIM card users. It is also not stated whether, or how, the operator will offer an alternative to customers who have relied on the prepaid service.

The decision takes effect in the coming weeks, so anyone planning to purchase this type of SIM card should take the change into account when choosing a mobile service option.