It's not possible to make voice calls

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Press and hold the Side button.
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Slide your finger downwards starting from the top right side of the screen.
Press the flight mode icon to turn the function on or off.

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Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

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It's not possible to make voice calls

If you have problems making voice calls, there may be several causes of the problem.

We found 8 possible solutions to your problem.

Click Start the guide to see the solutions.

Solution 1 of 8: There's an error at the receiving end

If you have problems making a call to a specific number, the error may be at the receiving end.

Try making a call to another number.

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Solution 2 of 8: There's a temporary network problem

If there's a general problem making phone calls in a certain area, it may be due to a temporary network error.

Try making a call later or when you're in another area. Check the network status in your area for planned or unforeseen events, such as maintenance or outages which may affect your EE services.

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Solution 3 of 8: Not adequate network coverage

The network coverage may differ from area to area. In certain areas it may be so low that it's not possible to make calls.

Try making a call later when you're in an area with better network coverage. View our network coverage map.

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Solution 4 of 8: There's no credit on your prepaid phone card

If there's no credit on your prepaid phone card, you can't make calls until you've topped it up.

Top up your prepaid phone card.

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Solution 5 of 8: Your number has been suspended

If your number has been suspended, you'll be notified when you try to make a call.

Call customer services on 150 (from an EE phone) or 07953 966 250 (from other phones) to have your number reactivated.

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Solution 6 of 8: Your phone is overloaded for unknown reasons

If your phone is slow or freezes, it might help to restart it.

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Step 1 of 2

Press and hold the Side button.

Step 2 of 2

Simultaneously, press and hold the Bottom volume key until your phone restarts.

Solution 7 of 8: Flight mode is turned on

You can turn off all wireless connections so your phone can’t cause any interference with sensitive equipment in a plane or a hospital. You can use many phone functions when flight mode is turned on, but you can't send messages or make calls.

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Step 1 of 3

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top right side of the screen.

Step 2 of 3

Press the flight mode icon to turn the function on or off.

Step 3 of 3

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

Solution 8 of 8: The selected network is out of range

You can set your phone to select a network automatically or you can select a network manually. If you select a network manually, your phone will lose network connection when the selected network is out of reach.

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