topic Re: just brought a e sim in Pay as you go

just brought a e sim

oweneve1 — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 10:37:07 GMT

hello does anyone know how to activate a new pay as you go SIM card I brought it form a shop yesterday but I can’t receive texts or anything still?

Northerner — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:06:00 GMT

Are you in the UK.

Does your device show that it's connected to EE network.

Thanks

oweneve1 — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:48:16 GMT

Hello Yh I am in the uk and it does say the EE but I still can’t get texts through

Matt_124 — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:22:31 GMT

Have you topped up the SIM yet?

There is a required first-time top-up on EE PAYG SIMs to remove the security block on receiving SMS.