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Can't send SMS or use internet

alexx3113
Contributor
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Hi. I ordered SIM card which I activated in UK before going abroad. Now I bought a supscribtion plan and I can't use any data while abroad, I tried sending an SMS or use maps but with no luck. Any idea why it's not working? I have got roaming switched on in my phone settings but when sending ROAMING to 150 it shows me I can't send it.  Thanks

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I can't make calls, texts or use data. It's like SIM is inside but I can't use it. 

Is there anything I should do? I mean, I have subscription pack paid but maybe I need to have a credit or something?

Katie_B
EE Community Support Team

Hi @alexx3113

You should be able to use your pack whilst in Poland. 

Are you with someone who has a working phone?

Katie

alexx3113
Contributor
Contributor

Yes

Katie_B
EE Community Support Team

I would recommend giving us a call on +447953966250 @alexx3113, our customer care team will be able to take a look into your account further. 

Katie 🙂

Thank you 🙂 

XRaySpeX
EE Community Star
EE Community Star

What do understand by "activated"? Did you use that PAYG SIM for making calls or texts in UK before you left to go abroad? EE PAYG SIMs need 1st activating on EE's home UK network before they can be used abroad. If it wasn't you can't now use it until you return to UK.

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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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SIM was activated in UK. Now, I can't use it while in Poland. 

Christopher_G
EE Community Support Team

Did you use that PAYG SIM for making calls or texts in UK before you left to go abroad? 

Chris

Yes, so you said but did you use it in anger?

If you think I helped please feel free to hit the "Thumbs Up" button below.

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

Hello. I have exactly the same problem as @Tovariz. Activated SIM means that I used it for calls and text messages in UK before going abroad. Any chance you could help? Thanks