Random websites blocked
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23-11-2023 10:50 AM
I have a dongle that I use at work and for some reason, very random websites ( definitely not spam websites) are blocked. I know it's the internet dongle blocking them because if I swap to my phone hotspot (not with EE), they work fine.
I've followed the 'unblocking' guidance found on here but it's not led anywhere (I don't think they offer this service anymore) so where do I go for support - other than ringing EE? I have disability needs and ringing is a problem for me so isn't really an option. I've used the chat function before but I can't seem to find it now.
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27-11-2023 12:55 PM
OK, thanks @hellothesmartb
I think it's going to be best if you speak to our technical support team now. They'll be able to check everything from our side an run through some tests with you.
Chris
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23-11-2023 10:56 AM
What is the message on the blocked sites. This will give you an idea of the issue.
Mostly this either your content lock or virus software.
Thanks
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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23-11-2023 11:04 AM
"ERR_ADDRESS_UNREACHABLE"
It's reachable on all other internet though. I should have mentioned, I'm a web developer 🙂
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23-11-2023 11:13 AM
Have you tried a different browser and cleared your browser cache.
That error is normally a DNS issue. Try restarting your router.
Thanks
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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23-11-2023 11:37 AM
Yes, I clear my cache several times a day and tried different browsers; all standard things for a web developer to try. My router is a dongle, it restarts daily. It's not a DNS issue on the website side, it's only not working via the dongle. And there's more than one site doing it.
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23-11-2023 12:50 PM
Are you able to try the dongle in a different device, @hellothesmartb? Just to see if you have the same issues with the same sites?
Chris
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23-11-2023 12:55 PM
That's a good idea, I'll try it when I get back home.
Still doesn't help me at work though as I need it to work there.
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27-11-2023 10:54 AM
Tried it at a different location and the same issue so it's definitely the dongle causing the issue and the not the websites.
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27-11-2023 11:08 AM
Did you try the dongle in a different device, @hellothesmartb?
Chris
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27-11-2023 11:09 AM
I did - different device and location.
