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My new PAYG SIM shows "emergency calls only"

BobFrapples — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:39:56 GMT

I bought an EE PAYG SIM preloaded with £10 credit (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06X9C8PXF)

I have an unlocked, dual-SIM phone but when I inserted the new SIM, it reports "emergency calls only" and shows no bars. If I try to place a call I get "mobile network not available".

I've used a 2nd SIM before. Is there supposed to be a registration for this SIM or should it just work?

Is it possible I just have no EE signal or is something wrong?

Re: My new PAYG SIM shows "emergency calls only"

Leanne_T — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:44:46 GMT

Hi @BobFrapples

Thanks for coming to the community.

This should show signal for you, are you in the UK at moment?

Thanks 🙂

Leanne.

Re: My new PAYG SIM shows "emergency calls only"

Northerner — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:55:00 GMT

Hi @BobFrapples

In addition to @Leanne_T question does the SIM packet have an expiry date?

Thanks