Can you Unblacklist a phone Vodacom?

To un-blacklist your device: Call Vodacom’s Customer Care on 082 135, free from a Vodacom cellphone. (Normal rates apply if calling from another mobile operator’s number or landline.)

Can you Unblacklist a phone in South Africa?

Vodacom customers are required to fill out a request form, check the “un-blacklist” box and email it to [email protected]. You will also need a proof of identity. MTN customers who were wrongly blacklisted can get their phone unblocked once proof of legitimate ownership has been validated and verified.

What happens when a phone is blacklisted?

If a phone is blacklisted, it means that the device was reported lost or stolen. The blacklist is a database of all the IMEI or ESN numbers that have been reported. If you have a device with a blacklisted number, your carrier may block services. In the worst-case scenario, the local authorities could seize your phone.

Can you unblock an IMEI number?

In many cases, though, your only option to unblock IMEI number is to go through a third-party service.

How long does it take for a phone to be blacklisted?

Stolen phones may be blacklisted up to 30 days after the event. Phones used in fraudulent activity may be blacklisted up to 120 days after the event as this activity may take longer to detect. If the phone you are using has been blacklisted, first contact the seller.

Can I put a SIM card in a blacklisted phone?

If a phone is listed on the blacklist, wireless carriers will not allow the phone to connect to the cellular network even if using a valid SIM card. Devices are listed by their unique IMEI Number. Many countries have a similar Blacklist, and these are shared on an international database administered by the GSMA.

Can a blocked phone be unblocked?

You will need to contact your Network Provider who Blocked your mobile phone. Typically your network provider will need to undertake a verification process to establish that you are the legal owner of the mobile phone. Some of these steps will have been taken when you reported your phone as lost or stolen.