Unlocking an old phone
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04-09-2021 02:13 PM
Gave my old phone to my niece, she isn't on ee so needs unlocking, place she took it said they need a code or something from me?
Anyone got any ideas?!
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04-09-2021 02:16 PM
Hi @Johnb86
A quick search and you will find the answer. Please read EE guide which explains the process:
HOW DO I UNLOCK AN EE DEVICE TO USE WITH ANOTHER NETWORK?
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To contact EE Customer Services dial 150 From your EE mobile or 0800 956 6000 from any other phone. You can call Freephone +44 800 079 8586 on Skype
EE standard opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 9pm - Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 8pm.
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Hi @Johnb86
A quick search and you will find the answer. Please read EE guide which explains the process:
HOW DO I UNLOCK AN EE DEVICE TO USE WITH ANOTHER NETWORK?
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To contact EE Customer Services dial 150 From your EE mobile or 0800 956 6000 from any other phone. You can call Freephone +44 800 079 8586 on Skype
EE standard opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 9pm - Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 8pm.
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04-09-2021 02:23 PM
Where did you yourself get this device itself originally? Did you buy it yourself new direct from EE or from a 3rd-party reseller or is it 2nd-hand? The unlocking process & costs are different. Was it originally on contract or PAYG?
To phone EE CS: Dial Freephone +44 800 079 8586 - Option 1 for Mobile Phone & Mobile Broadband or Option 2 for Home Broadband & Home Phone
ISPs: 1999: Freeserve 48K Dial-Up > 2005: Wanadoo 1 Meg BB > 2007: Orange 2 Meg BB > 2008: Orange 8 Meg LLU > 2010: Orange 16 Meg LLU > 2011: Orange 20 Meg WBC > 2014: EE 20 Meg WBC > 2020: EE 40 Meg FTTC > 2022:EE 80 Meg FTTC SoGEA > 2025 EE 150 Meg FTTP
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06-09-2021 03:20 PM
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06-09-2021 04:57 PM
Thanks for coming back @Johnb86
You can find details on how to unlock your device in our How to unlock your EE pay monthly phone or device, post.
Thanks 🙂
Leanne.
