Call U.S. Cellular® at 1-800-766-9811 to activate your device. Business and Government customers, please call 1-866-616-5591 to complete activation. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions provided with your device to prepare for activation before calling. This may include installing a battery and a SIM card.
Can I just put my SIM card in a new phone US Cellular?
Under Subscriber Info, you will see a link to “Replace SIM.” A “Replace SIM” Dialog box appears, enter the number of the new SIM card you would like to replace in your device.
How do I get my new phone to activate?
- Insert Your SIM Card. ...
- Turn On Your New Phone. ...
- Begin the “Start-Up” Process. ...
- Select Your Wireless Network. ...
- Give Your Phone Time to Activate. ...
- Back-Up Your Old Cell Phone Data. ...
- Get Your IMEI Number. ...
- Visit Your Carrier's Website to Activate.
How do I activate my smartphone?
- Save contacts and content on your old phone using the Transfer Content info.
- Power both phones down. ...
- If necessary, insert the SIM card into the new phone.
- If necessary; ...
- Follow the on-screen Setup Wizard instructions to activate and set up your new phone.
What does it mean to activate a device?
Activation is making a phone active on a cell phone network. It is the process that links a specific cell phone to a specific customer account and phone number. It requires configuration on the network side, for the network to recognize that specific phone as belonging to that customer.
How do I know if my device is activated?
- Visit imei.info by clicking the link.
- Type your phone's IMEI in the box that says 'Enter IMEI'.
- Click on the Check button.
How do I add minutes to my US Cellular phone?
1. Dial #ADD or 611 from your UScellular® phone or call 888-944-9400. 2. Enter your credit, debit or prepaid card information or have a Customer Service Representative assist you.
How do I find my US Cellular prepaid account number?
The customer's account number can be found on their bill statement or online under account info, after you sign in. If you do not remember your PIN you can call U.S. Cellular customer service.