Esim Activation while outside UK

[BryanUK]

I want to activate an esim while aboard
However i do not have my physical sim card. (it was lost)

However, I need a working EE mobile number to receive the security code.

Question can EE activate the esim if I phone the EE support.
I have the IMEI number and I'm on a monthly contract.

Thanks

Bryan

[Profile closed · Accepted solution]

Hi @BryanUK 

Welcome to the EE Community,

unfortunately any sim activation physical or esim needs to be activated in the U.K. first.

Thanks

David 

[BryanUK]

Thanks @Profile closed 
Will this work?

1. Send a new SIM to my UK address
2. Get my UK based friend to place the new sim in their phone 
3. Then I can use the EE app, while aboard,  to start the Esim activation
4. My friend receives the code and sends it to me

(Maybe I need a VPN to trick the EE app I'm in the UK)

Thanks 🙂

[Profile closed]

@BryanUK the esim needs to connect EE's U.K. network it can't be activated while roaming.