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PAYG calling, texting, and allowance issues

JonathanB
Community Moderator
Community Moderator

Update 22/05/2024

Hi everyone,

We're sorry for any disruption and inconvenience this issue has been causing over the past few days. Our team have been working hard on this, and the underlying issue should now be resolved.

For anyone who has been charged from top up credit when they had a pack or add on which would have otherwise covered the usage, the credit used should be restored automatically.

If you're still experiencing any difficulties using your service, please test if rebooting your phone restores normal services.

If the issues are still persisting, please let us know what you're experiencing in the replies, For example whether there's an issue with calls, texts, and/or data, and any error messages that you're seeing.


Hi everyone,

We've been receiving reports of some PAYG customers being unable to make calls or send texts since yesterday. We're working to resolve this as soon as possible, and will provide updates on this thread. We'll move all related posts to this thread in order to keep things tidy, and so everyone can easily find any updates. Please refrain from creating multiple threads about this issue in the meantime. 

Thanks,
Jonathan



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Anonymous
Not applicable

Yes there is clearly an issue affecting payg customers (which I know is no help to you) and you’ll need to contact customer service tomorrow. In the meantime take the other reply literally and don’t top up any more until you’ve spoken to them. 

Pauline
Fledgling

I have contacted customer service and was told I will get a text when issue is fixed, no timescale given either.

Steve4ley
Fledgling

They told me the same yesterday!

Bill33
Fledgling

Same with me.I dont understand how they mess up like that.I contacted the chat,they say its an known to them problem after an update they run but he did not give a clear answer if the credit will be refund. And just like that i cant make any phone calls.Shame on you 3 .

Bella
Fledgling

Hey guys, I have experienced the exact same issue with my auto renew data pack. Charged me 20 quid last week and suddenly call making dropped today noon. I contacted them and the rep advised there is a common outage with no time frame so in a nutshell we don’t know for how long this will last. They mentioned technical team are looking into it. I am not sure whether it is a technical issue or is it to do with the phasing out of 3G. My handset is IPhone 13 mini. I would welcome some help on checking whether my phone is 4G enabled on settings as I checked on website and there was a tick next to V something which is a requirement to support the call making/receiving.
Best,
Bella

Ngaira
Fledgling

In exactly the same boat. 

Threearecrap
Fledgling

I'm in the same position brought a £35 add on that is unlimited data calls and texts and showing no allowance remaining for voice calls. Doesn't expire til 13th June! I am sick to the back teeth of three. Literally have had no end of problems with them since this app upgrade. Definitely going to change networks as they are a joke!

Quizh
Fledgling

I have the same e issue and has been for 2 days now.

Jamieturtle
Fledgling

I have exactly the same problem saying I have no active line but I can use WhatsApp, internet etc just can't make standard calls .. I can receive them but can't make them 🤬

Chloe
Fledgling

I have the same issue