18-11-2024 11:02 AM
Hello!
My account has recently been closed due to not using the number for 6 months, I'm currently not in the UK but wish to keep the number and account open for when I return, how am I able to re open the account whilst I'm still away?
Thanks:)
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18-11-2024 11:13 AM
@el971 : 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.
18-11-2024 10:56 AM
Hi David,
My account has recently been closed due to not using the number for 6 months, I'm currently not in the UK but I want to keep the number for when I return, how can I reopen my account?
Thanks!
18-11-2024 11:13 AM
@el971 : 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.
18-11-2024 04:18 PM
If your PAYG SIM is in the 6-9month period between hibernation and complete disconnection, then you can reactivate it by contacting EE-CS on +44 7953 966150
19-11-2024 12:23 AM
Thank you!
Is there any way of reopening the account if I'm unable to call the number? I'm living in NZ and when I try to call the number via my EE SIM it says calls to that number are bared?
Thanks again:)
19-11-2024 01:25 AM
Yes, if it's now between 6 to 9 months since making a chargeable action.
Try calling CS on the Freephone no. in my sig. on Skype over WiFi. It should be free.