Global SIM "free" upgrade to LTE SIM

Sims can get deactivated through non use. Is the status confirmed online or just from trying to use it?

Yes, I did get the Jan3-deactivation notice. And I stopped getting data on my phone. So I concluded my Global sim was dead. Funnily enough, my phone still shows "Freedompop" as my carrier.

As for my freedompop.com account, it's funny. It says that my sim was shipped and that I should expect to receive it in 5-7 days. There's only that one screen in my account, all my old info, account activity etc is gone. And I didn't order any sim so I don't know what they are talking about.

My conclusion - my Global sim is truly dead. R.I.P. Global sim, it was good to have you around, even though I never got to know your full potential since I didn't take you on any overseas travels. Hey, I neglected to use your fullest potential even right here at home, thereby losing your phone number. Anywhoos, good bye my friend.