20-06-2024 11:18 AM - edited 20-06-2024 12:16 PM
Hi
I've joined EE recently and I wanted to port my number from GiffGaff. Starting yesterday before noon both EE temporary number and GiffGaff stopped working (even though both shows reception of the signal). There is no data, and no possibility to make any calls. There were also no SMS from EE confirming that port has been started.
If someone tries to call me, he immediately gets redirected to the EE voice mail.
If someone tries to sms me, he gets error `Phone number formatted incorrectly`
I managed to go through the terrible experience on getting technical person checking the situation, but the problem was not resolved. I was asked to wait 24 hours since port started. And 24 hours passed, and nothing is resolved. I'm worried since I am expecting important call today.
I was told that eSim to eSim number port is impossible by someone from support, and I need to order physicals sim or go to EE store. So they just left me without connection. It's feels a bit inconsistent: why they didn't let me know prio number port that it won't work?
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22-06-2024 11:32 AM - edited 22-06-2024 11:32 AM
Hi all
My problem got resolved via chat. Apparently something was off with my account. Support specialist did something with my it (I was told that my account was refreshed), and my problem went away in a minute after that.
I have a feeling that it could have been done at 19th of June right away, but it is what it is.
I hope this will be helpful!
20-06-2024 02:26 PM
Hi there @dpmz
I am sorry to hear this has happened.
Did you get an eSIM emailed to you to download to the new phone?
Our technical support team will have access to your account to see what is needed to get this sorted for you, have they sent a SIM by post?
Leanne.
20-06-2024 03:59 PM
20-06-2024 04:02 PM
Thanks @dpmz
What happens when you try and make a call?
Do you still have an EE signal showing after the number transfer?
Leanne.
21-06-2024 10:40 AM
Hi @PaulBrum
It sounds like some of the port has gone through. It may be worth giving our Mobile Care team a call so they can check the port fully went through and refresh your SIM.
Chris
21-06-2024 01:28 PM
Hi
The latest update:
- New physicals sim has been acquired from EE store. It was suggested that it needs another 1-24h before it starts working. I'll post here as soon as sim start working.
- We have tried to reach out Mobile Care Team, and they suggested to just order a sim or get it from EE store.
21-06-2024 10:20 PM
Physical sim card still does not work: when I'm trying to call, I get 'You have dialed an incorrect number'. No matter what is the number, even 150 gives the same result.
Do you know if there are any ways to check that everything is ok?
22-06-2024 08:41 AM
Have 24 hours passed since you activated the SIM, @dpmz?
James
22-06-2024 09:05 AM
Hi @James_B
Not yet. 3 hours left. State is the same. Nothing works, but phone shows that there is a reception.
I am already without any connection since 19th. The whole process is taking ridiculously long.
Regards, Denis
22-06-2024 11:32 AM - edited 22-06-2024 11:32 AM
Hi all
My problem got resolved via chat. Apparently something was off with my account. Support specialist did something with my it (I was told that my account was refreshed), and my problem went away in a minute after that.
I have a feeling that it could have been done at 19th of June right away, but it is what it is.
I hope this will be helpful!