VIDEO: Activate inactive SIM

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A new SIM card is usually sent by post, even if you request it from a mobile phone shop. For security reasons, the mobile network providers send an inactive SIM that you have to activate upon receipt. This is the case when you get a new one Mobile phone contract and even if you have to replace a defective SIM with a new one or if you have a cell phone with a microSIM card bought and have to activate a small SIM card.

Activate an inactive SIM via the phone

You will receive the inactive SIM together with a letter by post from your mobile phone provider. The letter contains information on how to activate the inactive SIM.

  1. Choose the Phone numberwhich you will find in the enclosed letter. As a rule, you will not be connected to an employee, but to a voice computer.
  2. Enter your phone number, then you need to type in the number of the SIM card using the keypad of your mobile phone. The numbers are compared with each other, then your SIM card is activated.
  3. Insert the SIM card into your cell phone. You can discard the old card.
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Carry out activation via the Internet

Some wireless service providers also offer you activation over the Internet.

  1. Log in to the website of your mobile network provider and go to "SIM card activation" in the menu. In the cover letter you will find information on where to find activation in the menu.
  2. Enter the SIM card number. Activation takes place immediately after the data has been checked and you can use the SIM card.

If you are not very familiar, you can also have the inactive SIM activated in your mobile phone shop. Take your SIM card and the letter with you so that you can verify yourself in the mobile phone shop. The activation is carried out by a shop employee.

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