Replacement handset won’t accept ESim?
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04-08-2023 03:05 PM
Hey, I got a replacement 14 handset and set it up like the last one (which I had for 2 weeks) and it came on with no cellular reception, everything else fine. I reset it and same again, it says my old phone (pre upgrade) isn’t ESim compatible so I can’t transfer my number but this is how I set it up before? Like, last 2 weeks ago? There’s no chat function on the EE site so I can’t call for help!!
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04-08-2023 03:57 PM
Hi @K88tyh
Thanks for coming here.
Did you have an eSIM installed on the iPhone that was replaced?
Was the iPhone replaced by us or Apple?
Leanne.
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04-08-2023 04:02 PM
I set the original upgrade up using ESim so still have the old physical SIM.
I assume I need a new ESim to be issued to set up the replacement? So frustrating as I’m hours away from a store and can’t call EE to help!
YES EE replaced the handset as the speaker was faulty.
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04-08-2023 04:07 PM
Thanks very much @K88tyh
You can find ways to contact us on the get in touch page including a message us option to get this looked into and get this sorted.
Leanne.
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04-08-2023 04:11 PM
Thank you unfortunately I don’t have another phone to call and there’s no messaging service today .. I can’t find any other way!
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04-08-2023 04:13 PM
The message us option will show when an agent is available @K88tyh
I am sorry we have no account access on the community to get this looked into for you.
Leanne.

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