Prepaid SIM card.
You can purchase a prepaid handset at just about any grocery store, convenience store or electronic store. These prepaid phone packages do not have to be activated in store and can, in fact, be activated in your home on your own time. There are a few ways to do this and most activation can take place at any time of day.
Instructions
1. Call customer service. If you've purchased a prepaid cell phone pack that contains both your handset and your prepaid SIM card, you can have your SIM card activated over the phone. First, you will need to have your SIM card number, which is printed on the face of your SIM card. This is the small white data chip that you insert into the back of your phone. You also need the IMEI number, which is printed on a sticker under the battery of your handset. Once you give this information to the agent and any other account details they ask for such as your date of birth, name and address, they will activate the SIM card.
2. Activate the SIM card online. Go to the website displayed on your activations card. Click "Activate a prepaid SIM card." You need to have your name, address, phone number, SIM number, IMEI number, city and state that you want your phone number listed under and your date of birth for activation. Your prepaid activations kit may also have an activation number. Enter this number in the blank space allocated. You will receive confirmation instantly along with your phone number.
3. Call the activation's automated service. Depending on your phone carrier, you may have to activate your prepaid SIM card via automated service. In order to go through this service you must have a regular phone and not a rotary phone. Also, be prepared to enter your SIM and IMEI numbers, your city, state and zip code, as well as your name and street address. You may also be prompted to choose a four to six digit passcode for your account. Choose your passcode to conclude the activation.
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