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SIM activation

Dleanne25
Visitor

I upgraded my handset and tries to activate my new SIM, following the steps online. All that's done is remove my network from my old handset but I am still not receiving any coverage on my new phone. I have checked my coverage and that seems to be fine. Does it sometimes take longer than 24 hours. Concerned i cannot make any phone calls or receive anything if I have no WiFi connection. I do not have a home phone to call 150 on for further support. 

 

Any advice or help would be much appreciated

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SOlara
Investigator
Investigator

I am in a similar situation.  My phone was stolen over the weekend, i received a new phone and SIM from EE yesterday and i was advised that all i had to do was pop the SIM into the phone and i would be good to go.  It did not work.  So i called 150 and i was told that it would be activated by 9.00AM this morning, still nothing has happened.  I do not have a home phone to 150 as this is barred on my work phone. I am stuck, can you please help look into this.

Katie_B
EE Community Support Team

Hello @SOlara

 

Thanks for coming to the community. 

 

When did you call our customer service team?

 

It can take 24 hours for a SIM to activate. 

 

If you pass this timescale without your SIM working, I would recommend getting in touch. 

 

Kaite.

Hi Kaite, 

 

I contacted customer service yesterday about 20.00 HRS.  I was advised by the agent i spoke to that it would be active by 09.00HRS this morning.  So that means i have to wait till tonight to see if it activates?

Katie_B
EE Community Support Team

Hi @SOlara

 

I would recommend waiting for the full timescale to pass.

 

Katie 🙂

Thank you Kaite, will do.

Katie_B
EE Community Support Team

Please be sure to let me know how you get on @SOlara

 

Katie.

Will do Kaite, thanks.

Hi Kate, i got another card in the post today and this one worked straight away with my number xxxxxxxxxxxx.  The one that was activated yesterday has a different number and is not my number.  I want it deactivated or at least, not linked to my account.  The number is: xxxxxxxxxxxx- Serial number xxxxxxxxxxxx.

 

[Mod edit: Please do not share personal details as your posts are visible to the public. Thanks!]

Leanne_T
EE Community Support Team

Hi @SOlara

 

Thanks for coming back to us.

 

Do you a pay as you go or pay monthly account?

 

Thanks.

 

Leanne.