Last July 2, NTC released new rules requiring mobile phone service providers to extend the load validity of prepaid phone load or credit to thrice the current duration. We dont know if and when this will take effect but this is good news for the prepaid using public. For more details on the story, please click on to http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20090702-213540/Mobile-phone-load-to-have-longer-shelf-life