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Fedy23 Active member

Member since 21 November 2023

Fedy23Active member07 January 2025 10:03:14

Hi all,

so I have been living in Antalya since 1 year and 2 months. What a year this has been!?!

Anyway, my UK mobile phone IMEI numbers (2 slots) have been blocked. I bought a new mobile phone here in Turkiye from pttavm website from a reputable seller with good ratings. Unfortunately, after 3 months this new mobile phone IMEI number has also been blocked. I am using a Turkish SIM card by the way.

I have complained several times to pttavm and wrote to the seller too but I have not received any reply. What can I do next?

Clearly the mobile phone sold to me it has been imported in Turkiye but I wasn't aware. Now, I am without a phone and I must purchase a new one! And they are so expensive!! I can't do instalments due to being a foreigner.

😌

Any help greatly appreciated

kzein New member

Member since 02 January 2025

kzeinNew member08 January 2025 05:57:22

@Fedy23

Yes, such a problem exists and it is very sad. The saddest thing is that I do not understand for what purpose this is done.

Do you know that after the new year, your phone's IMEI should be unlocked?

Fedy23 Active member

Member since 21 November 2023

Fedy23Active member08 January 2025 07:47:43

@kzein

I don't believe so. My old phone from the UK isn't working anymore. And right now I cannot afford a new one.

I am not totally sure why they do this. Could it be down to the fact that they want you to buy Turkish made products?

cdw057 ViP

Member since 01 November 2017

cdw057ViP10 January 2025 04:20:50

1967

@Fedy23

Turkey is also getting more and more expensive (minimum wage higher than in Hungary)

Local help or contacts are useful we used eigher manco of our complex or real estate agent for phones, TV, ....

Having said that if on a very limited budget things might be difficult (we have had enough cash to buy a new phone). Honestly if you do not have enough cash for a phone, you have an issue going forward. (local taxes/insurance/health insurance, Aidat, ...)

You should be enjoying life (which costs), if not, perhaps better to leave.

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