my.consumercellular.com Activate SIM Card : How do I Activate my Phone or Service?
Updated on Sep 25, 2024
To activate your Consumer Cellular Phone or Service, Go to the Consumer Cellular activation page: www.consumercellular.com/activate. Click on “Activate Your Equipment” in the Alerts section.
Consumer Cellular offers a few ways to activate your SIM card:
1. Online Activation:
- Go to the Consumer Cellular activation page: https://www.consumercellular.com/activate
- If you bought your phone or SIM card directly from Consumer Cellular:
- Log in with your Consumer Cellular credentials.
- Click on “Activate Your Equipment” in the Alerts section.
- If you bought your SIM card from a retail store:
- Enter the 8-digit activation code found on the back of the phone box.
- Follow the prompts to create your account and complete the activation process.
2. Phone Activation:
- Call Consumer Cellular customer service at (888) 345-5509.
- Have your SIM card and activation code (if applicable) ready.
- A customer service representative will guide you through the activation process.
Additional Tips:
• Make sure you have a strong Wi-Fi or cellular data connection before starting the activation process.
• If you encounter any issues during activation, don’t hesitate to contact Consumer Cellular customer service for assistance.
With Consumer Cellular at my.consumercellular.com, you can activate your plan to fit your needs as often as you like, without any fees or penalties. If you have requested to have a new telephone number assigned by Consumer Cellular, your device will arrive already active and ready to go.
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my.consumercellular.com Activate
Once you’ve received your new phone or a SIM card from Consumer Cellular, it must be activated @ my.consumercellular.com to connect to the network. This should only take a few moments.
If your device was purchased directly from Consumer Cellular (online or by phone), follow these steps to complete the activation process:
• If you have requested to have a new telephone number assigned by Consumer Cellular, your device will arrive already active and ready to go.
• If you are transferring (“porting”) your number from another carrier, log-in to My Account, and select Activate Your Equipment in the alert box on the left side of the screen.
• Follow the simple, step-by-step instructions to complete your activation.
• If you encounter a problem, or if you prefer, call us at (888) 345-5509. You’ll have an option of using our automated response system, or you can speak to one of our Customer Service representatives and we’ll be happy to help you. We recommend making this call from a different phone so we can complete your activation process without interruption.
If your device was purchased from one of our retail partners, follow these steps to complete the activation process:
- The box containing your phone or SIM card will come with an activation code listed on the back. You will need this code to complete the activation process
- Activate online by following the simple, step-by-step instructions provided
- If you prefer, call us at (888) 345-5509, and one of our Customer Service representatives will be happy to help you. We recommend making this call from a different phone so we can complete your activation process without interruption
APN SETTINGS FOR AT&T NETWORK
To create or edit an APN:
Please note, the location of the APN settings is dependent on the make and model of your phone. These are general directions that will apply to many phones, but the verbiage may vary. In general, APN settings are found by navigating to your Menu and these subsequent sections: Settings > Wireless and Networks > More > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names.
From Access Point Names, tap the “Menu” or “Options” button then “New APN”, “Create APN”, or a circle with + to add an APN.
ALL NON-iPHONES:
| Name | ereseller |
| APN | ereseller |
| Proxy port | Blank or Not Set |
| Proxy push | Enabled or None |
| Authentication type | secure, none, or not set |
| Username | <Blank> |
| Password | <Blank> |
| MMSC | http://mmsc.mobile.att.net |
| MMS Proxy | proxy.mobile.att.net |
| MMS Port | 80 |
| Authentication Type | None or Not Set |
| APN Type | default or default,mms,agps,supl,fota |
Continue if any of the following fields are present. Not all phones require the additional settings and the fields may not be on all phones. APN Protocol = IPv4. APN Roaming Protocol = IPv4. Bearer = Unspecified. MVNO/Mobile Virtual Network Operator type = GID. MVNO/Mobile Virtual Network Operator value = 2AC9.
FAQs
How do I activate Consumer Cellular eSIM?
If you purchased an eSIM compatible phone, your phone won’t arrive with a SIM card installed. To activate your phone, turn it on, connect a Wi-Fi network, and follow the onscreen instructions. Otherwise, if you need to setup an eSIM, you can scan the QR code we provided. Open the Camera app and scan your QR code.
Where is the activation code located for Consumer Cellular?
Locate the activation code within your new SIM card packaging.
How do you turn on a Consumer Cellular phone?
Press and hold the Power/End Key to turn on your phone. To turn it off, press and hold the Power/End Key to open the options menu, and then select Power off. *Customizable in Settings > Device > Navigation key shortcuts.
Can I use Consumer Cellular SIM card in any phone?
With our SIM card, you can connect a device you already own to Consumer Cellular service. To be activated on our service, your phone must be unlocked by your previous carrier, and be compatible with GSM network technology. Our SIM card most commonly works with phones used on AT&T or T-Mobile service.
What is Consumer Cellular number?
You can reach us by calling our 100% U.S. based customer service team at (888) 345-5509, or by dialing 611 on your Consumer Cellular phone. One-On-One: You can even get hands-on assistance if you really need it.
