IPhone 4 factory unlocked by EE but still not working?!

At least 3 days ago I got my iPhone 4 factory unlocked by EE and received the email that said it would be unlocked within 24 hours.
Been over 2 days and I am still getting the "no signal" when I insert a Three UK sim card??? Restored my phone at least 7 times today but it still isn't working, I read loads of discussions and forum's but nothing!!
I haven't receieved the "Congratulations! Your phone has now been unlocked" message either...
I just now tried to restore it again and now my iPhone has been put in recovery mode??? please help

This is how it works ,including a restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5014
Orange are known to take up to 30 days .................

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