15-01-2026 11:42 AM
Hi I bought a pay as you go 30 day plan with 500 minutes, unlimited texts and 20GB. Installed it in my unlocked phone. Received a text message to confirm the allowances would be applied as soon as I made my first call or text. Well i cant sent a text or make a call as I get a recoding to say I don't have enough credit.
Does anyone know how long activation takes before I can make a call?
15-01-2026 01:46 PM
Hi @Oskar16
Welcome to the community.
If you text NOW to 150, this should activate your purchased pack.
You can find more details about Activating and Setting Up your New SIM on our website.
Thanks
Ritu
15-01-2026 01:53 PM
Where did you buy it from? How much did you pay for it?
What does texting AL to 150 from your no. fully report verbatim (it is free)?
15-01-2026 02:02 PM
Thank you just tried this but got a text message unable to complete request as don't have a plan?
15-01-2026 02:04 PM
Bought from EE website. Texted AL says current plan is £0.00 🙁
15-01-2026 02:05 PM
It says more than that.
15-01-2026 02:12 PM
First text received: Hi from EE. Thanks for buying a £10 pack. You'll get 500 minute, unlimited texts and 8 GB of data. Your allowance will start as soon as you make a call or text.
Response to AL text sent: Your current balance as of today 14:03 is £0.00. For more info on your plans, add-ons or free boosts, go to the EE app or ee.co.uk. For info on our other Text Seervices reply HELP or go to ee.co.uk/textservices
15-01-2026 02:27 PM
You bought a £10 pack but did you pay £10 for it or is it awaiting you topping it up?
15-01-2026 02:28 PM
I paid the £10 its gone out of my bank account.
15-01-2026 02:47 PM
UPDATE looks like I have been sent the wrong sim. Thanks for the advice.