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Unable to receive texts whilst abroad.

Em1233
Investigator
Investigator

Hi 

I am having the same issue. I have been abroad (Japan) for a while and cannot receive texts including verification codes. I am on PAYG. When I text to 150, messages are not being delivered.

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Katie_B
EE Community Support Team

Hello @Em1233

Thanks for coming here. 

Do you have credit available on your account?

Can you make and receive calls OK?

Katie

XRaySpeX
EE Community Star
EE Community Star

@Em1233 wrote:

I have been abroad (Japan) for a while


@Em1233 : 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.

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Hi

I think it’s gone into hibernation as it’s been a while since I last used
it. I can’t receive or make calls either but I just want to receive
verification codes for now.

Thanks