Unable to get early upgrade, view plans or get an additional phone
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07-02-2023 08:58 AM
I lost my phone and need a new one even though I'm in the middle of my current contract. I'm not yet eligible for a standard upgrade(which is understandable). I would however like to get an early upgrade. I clicked the link in the upgrade section to find out what my early upgrade fee would be. This brought me to the upgrade page which has a line at the top stating "Hey PAUL, just so you know, we’re unable to let you upgrade or get another phone yet." There is also a link saying "Upgrade Get a new device from N/A."
I contacted EE via the chat and was passed about a bit. Each agent claimed that there was no restriction on my account. They suggested things like clearing my cache, trying a different browser etc. I'd already tried these things but it doesn't seem like an issue on my side.
I would add that I had my sim blocked when the phone first went missing. I've since got a new sim and have used it in an old phone.
Can anyone advise how I can resolve my issue? If I don't get it today I'll likely go with another network. It's something I'd like to avoid but I've already checked and I'll have no problems getting getting a contract/phone from them.
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07-02-2023 09:09 AM
Hi @runnerpaul.
Thanks for coming to the community.
I am sorry to hear this is happening.
Was your fee provided over the phone?
Did our customer care team advise if they could process this for you?
Speak soon,
Katie
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07-02-2023 09:15 AM
I didn't get a fee. Clicking on the like to find out about the fee brought me to the upgrade page which stated I can't upgrade or get another phone.
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07-02-2023 09:18 AM
Hi @runnerpaul.
Sorry, when you spoke with our chat team did they provide you with any information regarding your fee or was the conversation only regarding trying to fix the online issue?
Katie
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07-02-2023 09:32 AM
No discussion regarding fee. They did offer to process any order I had regarding a phone/contract but I want to see what my options are first.
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07-02-2023 09:38 AM
I completely understand @runnerpaul.
When you have a moment please take a look at your private messages.
Katie
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07-02-2023 12:48 PM
Cost of cancelling or upgrading early will be Monthly Fee x Months Remaining, pro-rata to the nearest whole day, of contract term - 4%.
You can text INFO to 85075 to find out the exact figure as of now.
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
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