Mobile Phone Blocking

[fendlyra]

We have heard that english phones with turkish sim cards are being blocked,
anyone know the correct procedure for reactivating them once you get there.

Fendlyra

[dinky_cath]

as far as ý know you cant reactývate them wýthout proof of ownershýp and then you have to go to mugla for ýt to be unblocked - although ý thýnk when you come through dalaman you can pay a small charge and ýt wýll be regýstered - not sure though as ý dont know anyone who has done thýs!

[Tigerlily]

My old upgrade phone is left in Turkey with a friend... they recently tried to get it registered and needed registration number and papers to prove ownership... as it was a free upgrade i didnt have papers i.e. receipt. I contacted Orange who didnt know what registration number would be needed, they only log a phone by the IMEI number and gave me this and also sent confirmation phone was mine, not stolen, etc on their letterhead. Phone shop in Turkey were not sure if this was sufficient, but have told my friend to take it to Customs (not sure where!) and see what they say. They said there was a fee, but it wasnt much. Im back over in 3 weeks so will know then if i can use it or not!!

[patrushka]

lost count of the number of times ive given old phones or bought new or off ebay for my friends in icmeler and all they do is put in their turkish sim and everything is ok
is this problem new?

[fendlyra]

oh just found this

Has your UK mobile been blocked by the recent changes in the Turkish Telecommunications regulations? If so, here’s how to get it working again or make sure it works once you get here.



Registering a Foreign Phone for Use on the Turkish Mobile Network

Show your handset and original invoice to Customs upon your arrival at the airport. They will stamp the invoice. If you don’t have the original invoice they will issue you with a form and stamp that. Hold onto this as you will need it later.


If you didn’t declare it at the airport then you can declare it at your local Customs. You will need to show them your handset, invoice, passport and flight ticket.

Next, (when you arrive at your destination) take a copy of your passport page with your entry visa stamp on it.

Take the two bits of paper (invoice and copy of passport page) and attach them to a letter stating you would like your UK phone to be able to use a Turkish SIM card and why you have been unable to register it so far (e.g. you were out of the Country).

Stick them in an envelope and send to your Turkish mobile phone subscription centre (ask at you local mobile phone shop for the details). They will register it with the Telecommunications Authority.

We expect sometime later that you will receive confirmation that your phone can use a Turkish SIM. In any case you could use your phone and see what happens (sorry that’s about as accurate as we can be on this part of the process).


There is no charge for this process!

If you need to quote the law to any of the officials it can be found at the link below:

http://www.tk.gov.tr/eng/pdf/regulation_amending.pdf

Please make sure you phone is unlocked or SIM Free to be able to use a Turkish SIM card.

There is no import duty to pay if your phone cost less than €300 - approx £200.

Fendlyra