How Activate an AT&T SIM Card
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- Locate and/or write down your IMEI number. This is a special code connected to your phone
- typically printed and clearly labeled on the packaging. If you dont have access to this number
- you can get it by dialing *#06# on the phones keypad.Locate and/or write down your SIM card number. This is also known as an ICCID number and is printed on the SIM card next to "ICCID."If you dont see "ICCID
- " it may be printed next to "CSN" or "EID."Turn off your phone or tablet. If youve already inserted the new SIM into your device
- you can skip to step 6. Transfer a phone number from another provider (optional). If youre not transferring a phone number from another mobile provider (e.g.
- Verizon
- T-Mobile)
- skip to step 3. If you are transferring a phone number
- follow these steps to complete the transfer before you continue:Go to https://www.att.com/checkmyorder/activations/activateDevice.rt in a browser.Enter the phone number you want to transfer and the billing ZIP code.Click Continue.Provide the requested information and follow the on-screen instructions to activate your card.Insert the SIM card. If youre not sure how to do this on your phone or tablet
- visit AT&Ts Device Support site in a web browser. Once youre there
- select your model
- click All Solutions
- and then click Insert SIM Card for instructions.Turn on your phone and make a test call. You should also try using the mobile internet service without Wi-Fi enabled. If you are able to do these things
- your SIM card is active
- and you can start setting up your voicemail. If not
- continue with this method. Go to https://www.att.com/shop/easyactivate/coamoffdevice/deviceinfo.html. This opens the SIM card activation site.. The site will check your information and display instructions for your service and device.Follow the on-screen instructions to activate the card. Once the SIM is active
- youll be able to place phone calls and use the internet.If youre unable to activate the card online
- you can give AT&T a call from a working phone or visit an authorized AT&T store during regular business hours.AT&T support is available 24/7. If youre in the US
- dial 1-800-331-0500. If youre outside of the US
- dial 1-314-925-6925.
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