Unable to make voice calls on new phone

[Dwarf]

Hi I'm looking for some help if possible I've recently received a new handset and 5g sim for an upgrade b4 this my old phone (iphone) worked perfectly after the new sim swap (done by me the o2 shop and online ) the new handset will not allow calls it just says call ended without dialing, if called I get number withheld all other functions on the phone  work , if I go into the sim status it says mobile network state disconnected service state saying in service . There are no diverts or bars active so phone should dial any help would be much appreciated 

[pgn]

Hi @Dwarf - if the new SIM works in the old phone (admittedly without the 5G bit), then contact O2 via either 202 or Social Media, links below, and ask if they can remove the (little advertised!) Shipping or IMEI Bar (put on high-end phones to cut down on theft).

Other numbers in this guide: Guide: Coronavirus Community Help and Support if you need them.

Good luck!

[Dwarf]

Hi thanks for the reply but the sim shows the same error in my old phone as my new one

[pgn]

Is the old SIM still active?  It sounds like the move of your number between old and new SIMs has not completed properly yet - rebooting the new phone with the new SIM in it until it becomes fully active is probably the only solution, @Dwarf 

[Dwarf]

So just an update 3 sims 2 handsets the advisors keep trying to send sims when obviously it's an account setting so far 34 calls 9 days without a phone multiple chats online in shop and home and still not escalated

[pgn]

I am going to tag in one of the Forum O2 Account Advisors, @O2Lisa - she is on from 8am tomorrow, watch for a PM from her for more info tomorrow, @Dwarf.

Good luck!

[O2Lisa]

Morning all, thanks for the tag @pgn.

@Dwarf I'll message you privately and look in to this for you. 

[Dwarf]

Thanks just yet another update I bought a payg sim put it in my phone topped up and that works fine 

[Dwarf]

Thanks for your help 

[pgn]

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@Dwarf wrote:

Thanks for your help 

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Did you get sorted, @Dwarf?