09-09-2026 12:10 PM
Hi I have a sim from EE that wasn't used for quite a while. My email address is linked to this number and I am not able to access the number. Can anyone guide what should I do to get back this number. I went to EE customer service center and they told me to reach customer support online. Help plz.
09-09-2026 12:18 PM
@MrXee : Sounds like your PAYG SIM may have gone into hibernation due to non-use. If it has, topping-up now would be too late.
When did you previously make a chargeable action? EE PAYG SIMs are deactivated after 6 months of non-chargeable use. You then have a further 3 months period of grace to call EE to reactivate it before it is lost completely.
You needed to make a chargeable action like making a chargeable call or text, topping up or buying a Pack or Add-on, not just using your mins, texts or data from your pack.
09-09-2026 12:24 PM
Found this phone after long time. Now it's giving me error sim not provisioned. Any chances of getting this sim back?
09-09-2026 12:44 PM
Hi @MrXee,
How long has your account been inactive for?
After 270 days: If we haven’t heard from you, your account will be closed. Your number and any remaining credit will be lost.
Chris S
09-09-2026 02:53 PM
Hi @MrXee
EE guide is here which explains the points in the other posts: https://community.ee.co.uk/t5/Pay-as-you-go/Understanding-Pay-As-You-Go-Hibernation-and-how-to-keep-...
Thanks