How do I activate my new phone?
Activating your new phone is simple! Follow these tips to get started.
What you'll learn:
Make sure your phone is unlocked
Follow steps in the video above to quickly get started! If you need to unlock your new phone, here are a couple more tips.
Used phone?
If your phone has been used previously, call your old carrier and ensure the device is unlocked.
Run a check
If you don’t know who the previous carrier was, find out information on how to run a check.
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Activate Your Unlocked Phone
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Check Your IMEI Number
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How to activate your Astound Mobile account
Follow these simple steps to get started with your new Astound Mobile service.
How To Transfer Your Phone Number
Keep your existing phone number by porting it to our network when you switch to Astound Mobile.
Activate a SIM Card or ESIM
Whether you're transferring your previous number or getting a new one, we've made activation simple.
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