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Unable to activate new contract eSim to new Apple Watch

  • August 20, 2025
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DESPERATE FOR SUPPORT

Background: A Contract was taken out with O2 on 11.07 that included an esim as well as Apple Watch device.
 

An Apple phone was successfully set up with a physical sim and Apple account, however we have NOT been able to activate and connect the eSIM to the Apple Watch. This has been going on for more than 6 weeks. We have made countless calls to Customer care as well as more than half a dozen physical trips to O2 stores (3 different stores). 

The current status is that it says “activating” - this has happened multiple times, but never results in a successful connection.

This is not acceptable as we have been paying for a service for almost 2 months and have not been able to find a solution. 

I would GREATLY appreciate a solution from someone knowledgeable on the topic. 

Alternatively - we may need to cancel the contract and move to a more competent service provider? 
 

 

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  • Autor
  • Einsteiger:in
  • August 21, 2025

Another 23 hours later, still no success. Could someone please assist/advise. Many thanks 


o2_Maria
  • Moderatorin
  • August 26, 2025

Hello ​@Joubs2025 

Welcome to the community.
We are currently experiencing restrictions when activating eSIM on Apple Watch devices.
You mentioned that you have already contacted the hotline. Do you know if a bug ticket has already been created there?

Please provide us with the last two digits of the mobile number in question. We will be happy to look into it.

Best regards,
Maria

 


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  • Einsteiger:in
  • August 26, 2025

Dear Maria, 

Many thanks for your response. We have contacted the call centre 17 times, each time with a different suggestion given with no success. I am unsure if a bug ticket was created during any of these calls. On one of the calls we specifically asked for the issue to be escalated, and asked for a reference number, which they could not provide. 
 

The last 2 digits of the number in question is 14.

Let me know if you require any further information. 
Many thanks 

 


MXP_Alex
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  • August 26, 2025

Hi ​@Joubs2025,

It's really annoying that you contacted the hotline so often and no one was able to help you. That shouldn't be the case. However, the o2 moderators will take care of your request here.

Best regards,
Alex


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  • Einsteiger:in
  • August 26, 2025

That would be GREATLY appreciated! 


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  • Autor
  • Einsteiger:in
  • August 27, 2025

Is there any further information how to resolve the issue? 


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  • August 28, 2025

@o2_Maria - could you please revert back with some further information on how to resolve the issue? 


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  • August 28, 2025

@MXP_Alex - can you offer suggestions? After the initial reply here, the thread seems to have been ghosted? 


o2_Rebecca
  • Moderatorin
  • September 1, 2025

Hello ​@Joubs2025 ,

The forum is not a direct channel, and responses from us Mods may take some time. We will, of course, do our best to respond as promptly as possible. 🌼

I have noticed that you do not have an eSIM order pending in the system, as I have seen frequently with this issue.

Is there currently an eSIM stuck in ‘waiting’ (or ‘Activating’ as your screenshots show) status on your Apple Watch?

Kind regards, 

Rebecca


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  • September 1, 2025

@o2_Rebecca  It has once again reset (the eSIM activation) and it no longer in “waiting”. I have done this dozens of times with no success - do I need to re-request an eSIM? 


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  • September 2, 2025

 @o2_Rebecca we have again requested a new eSIM this evening, one again it remains on “activating”. 
Please let me know if you require any further action from my side.  
 

 


o2_Rebecca
  • Moderatorin
  • September 4, 2025

Hello ​@Joubs2025 ,

Thank you for your detailed reply and the screenshots. I have created a ticket for you with our technical support team to resolve the issue.

I’m sorry that’s been taking so long 😞

Kind regards, Rebecca