How to order a Trial SIM?

Roke · ‎17-02-2024

I use SMARTY, but they don't provide anything except whatever my AOSP-derived OS classifies as 3G (rather non-specific, considering the myriad implementations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3G#Overview lists) where I live. Consequently, I want to try some other providers, notably EE, but see no way to merely evaluate my ability to connect without paying.

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XRaySpeX · ‎19-02-2024

No, you don't have to pay anything to get a free SIM. You are just choosing the pack it is to be primed with should you ever choose to top it up. That will enable you to evaluate the type of network connection it makes altho' you won't be able to avail yourself of any network services other than sending free service texts to 150.

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To phone EE CS: Dial Freephone +44 800 079 8586 - Option 1 for Mobile Phone & Mobile Broadband or Option 2 for Home Broadband & Home Phone

ISPs: 1999: Freeserve 48K Dial-Up => 2005: Wanadoo 1 Meg BB => 2007: Orange 2 Meg BB => 2008: Orange 8 Meg LLU => 2010: Orange 16 Meg LLU => 2011: Orange 20 Meg WBC => 2014: EE 20 Meg WBC => 2020: EE 40 Meg FTTC => 2022: EE 80 Meg FTTC (no landline number)

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XRaySpeX · ‎17-02-2024

@Roke :Get a Pay as you go SIM

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To phone EE CS: Dial Freephone +44 800 079 8586 - Option 1 for Mobile Phone & Mobile Broadband or Option 2 for Home Broadband & Home Phone

ISPs: 1999: Freeserve 48K Dial-Up => 2005: Wanadoo 1 Meg BB => 2007: Orange 2 Meg BB => 2008: Orange 8 Meg LLU => 2010: Orange 16 Meg LLU => 2011: Orange 20 Meg WBC => 2014: EE 20 Meg WBC => 2020: EE 40 Meg FTTC => 2022: EE 80 Meg FTTC (no landline number)

Chris_B · ‎17-02-2024

@Roke You can also get a pay as you go Sim from most supermarkets. Yes you pay to get one as itll not be free but you’ll receive an allowance on that sim for you to use the services provided.

Roke · ‎18-02-2024

I expected that more specifically, https://ee.co.uk/mobile/free-sim would be what I was searching for. However, when I fill the form there, I see

Sorry your form hasn't been submitted
Please select a pack

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Leanne_T · ‎19-02-2024

Hi @Roke

Have you selected a pack before submitting your details that would be added once you top up?

Leanne.

XRaySpeX · ‎19-02-2024

You have to "Just choose one of the packs below..." using 1 of the "Choose this pack" buttons before filling in the form. I've just used it OK.

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To phone EE CS: Dial Freephone +44 800 079 8586 - Option 1 for Mobile Phone & Mobile Broadband or Option 2 for Home Broadband & Home Phone

ISPs: 1999: Freeserve 48K Dial-Up => 2005: Wanadoo 1 Meg BB => 2007: Orange 2 Meg BB => 2008: Orange 8 Meg LLU => 2010: Orange 16 Meg LLU => 2011: Orange 20 Meg WBC => 2014: EE 20 Meg WBC => 2020: EE 40 Meg FTTC => 2022: EE 80 Meg FTTC (no landline number)

Roke · ‎19-02-2024

No, @Leanne_T, because that would necessitate that I pay, whereas I want to merely evaluate the SIM's ability to connect to its network.

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XRaySpeX · ‎19-02-2024

No, you don't have to pay anything to get a free SIM. You are just choosing the pack it is to be primed with should you ever choose to top it up. That will enable you to evaluate the type of network connection it makes altho' you won't be able to avail yourself of any network services other than sending free service texts to 150.

If you think I helped please feel free to hit the "Thumbs Up" button below.

To phone EE CS: Dial Freephone +44 800 079 8586 - Option 1 for Mobile Phone & Mobile Broadband or Option 2 for Home Broadband & Home Phone

ISPs: 1999: Freeserve 48K Dial-Up => 2005: Wanadoo 1 Meg BB => 2007: Orange 2 Meg BB => 2008: Orange 8 Meg LLU => 2010: Orange 16 Meg LLU => 2011: Orange 20 Meg WBC => 2014: EE 20 Meg WBC => 2020: EE 40 Meg FTTC => 2022: EE 80 Meg FTTC (no landline number)

Roke · ‎19-02-2024

@XRaySpeX, I'm very thankful for the explanation. I'll try it again now.

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XRaySpeX · ‎19-02-2024

Thanks! You're welcome 🙂 ! Glad I could be of assistance & trust it is now sorted.

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To phone EE CS: Dial Freephone +44 800 079 8586 - Option 1 for Mobile Phone & Mobile Broadband or Option 2 for Home Broadband & Home Phone

ISPs: 1999: Freeserve 48K Dial-Up => 2005: Wanadoo 1 Meg BB => 2007: Orange 2 Meg BB => 2008: Orange 8 Meg LLU => 2010: Orange 16 Meg LLU => 2011: Orange 20 Meg WBC => 2014: EE 20 Meg WBC => 2020: EE 40 Meg FTTC => 2022: EE 80 Meg FTTC (no landline number)