SPV C500 calls failing with vodaphone SIM

[Guest andsome]

I have a new C500 which I have got unlocked. When I put my vodaphone SIM card in, it boots up OK and finds the network.

However I cannot make or receive calls. If I try to ring it, I can a short wait then a recorded message stating "There has been a fault". If I try to make an outbound call, it makes an effort and then disconnects with a call time of 00:00

Does anyone have any ideas what's wrong and how I can fix it!

Thanks,

Andrew

PS - I can send/receive SMS no problem, and connect to the network to change call settings. It's just calls themselves that are the problem. Please help!

Edited September 1, 2005 by andsome

[Guest martin]

Where did you buy the phone ?

Are you sure the IMEI is not barred ?

[Guest andsome]

I got it from a phone store on-line. It is used though, so I guess the IMEI barring is possible. Is there a way to check? And wouldn't that stop SMS as well?

Incidentally, I tried an Orange SIM with it and it failed to connect to any network.

I've sent them some emails to see what they say.

[Guest martin]

Orange customer services should be able to tell you if the IMEI is barred.

[Guest andsome]

Thanks, I just checked with them. It is blacklisted. Great.

I'll give the shop a call - I going to hope that they've recovered it from a poor creditor and forgotten to lift the blacklisting.

Thanks!

[Guest martin]

It's a bit strange for a shop to sell a blacklisted phone :|

Good luck and I hope you have no problems getting your money back :)