How to activate a new SIM card?

Most people rarely faces the activation of a new SIM card because it usually activates sellers in communication salons and we get already suitable for SIM card. But what to do those who could not use the services of the Card Activation Consultant? How to do it yourself? In general, independent activation is similar to all cellular operators, but there may be their own nuances. Therefore, we consider how to activate the just purchased SIM card from five major mobile market players separately.

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Activation of the new SIM card "Beeline"

So, you became the owner of the Beeline SIM card, but you did not have time to wait until the manager helps with activation. How now to be? Do not panic. The activation of the sim card "Beeline" is easy and intuitively understandable, so even a child will cope with this work. The main thing is to act according to the algorithm:

• Remove the card from the plastic basis. It must be saved, it has important information that can be useful subsequently.
• Place the sim card in the appropriate port in a mobile phone.
• Turn on the device.
• Perhaps the phone will require the input of the PIN code. He applied to the substrate, which has been extracted from the SIM card. Carefully remove the protective layer and enter the combination. It is important to remember that enter PIN code must be true. After three failed attempts the card can be blocked and to unblock it need puk-code, which is registered here. If you enter it incorrectly a certain number of times, the card will be blocked permanently without possibility of resuscitation, it is necessary to acquire a new one.
• Once the phone turns on, you need to ensure that the subscriber is within the coverage area.
• If everything is in order, then you need to activate the so-called "starting balance" - the amount that the user has contributed as payment when buying SIM cards. This amount will be credited to the personal account of the subscriber. You can activate it by typing a combination * 101 * 1111 # (call).
• If the number is activated, a short text message will come to the number.
• Also to make sure the SIM card activity can be activated by typing at the request of the balance * 102 #. The appearance of the balance on the screen will mean that everything is in order and you can use the number.
• In the event that the SIM card was required to use it in the tablet, here the algorithm of action is exactly the same as the phone.
• In the case when the SIM card is purchased for use in a USB modem, then activate the starting balance, and, accordingly, the SIM card itself is possible using the account management service.

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What to do with the "MegaFon" SIM card?

• In the process of acquiring a SIM card between the user and the seller, a contract in 2 copies for the provision of communication services is. This contract shall indicate the buyer's data, phone number, etc. The seller contributes data to the program and the operator activates the SIM card sold automatically, but it can take a day. The card is ready for use, the SMS message will go.
• If this did not happen for some reason, you can activate the card on your own by calling 8-800-333-05-00. The manager who answered the call will be required personal data, passport data, the number of the contract for the provision of communication services and the code word. The operator must ensure that its true owner activates the card. Once all the formalities are complied with, the SIM card is activated. If it is impossible to do right here and now, then the manager will designate the time frame in which it happens.
• Sims activation can be made using a USSD Special Command. You need to dial a combination on the phone * 121 * XXXX # Call, XXXX are the numbers of a special PUK code, it also has on a plastic frame of the SIM card. It will become active for 1 day after the actions.
• There is also another way to activate Sims, but it is only available when accessing the Gadget with Internet access. Visit your personal account on MegaFon website https://lk.megafon.ru/login/. Here you need to make a number of simple actions: how the login is used by the phone number, as a password - PUK code. After logging in to your personal account, the SIM card automatic activation will occur. In addition to activation, the "Personal Account" service allows you to fully control the connection and control the costs.
• If it was not possible to activate the SIM with all the ways specified above, then one output remains - will go to the cellular salon where the SIM card was purchased and use the help of a consultant. When contacting the salon for activation, you need to have a passport.

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What to do with the MTS SIM card?

If you are MTS subscriber, then you will not activate the SIM card. What do I need to do?

• In most cases, it is enough to insert a SIM card into the phone, turn it on, and, in fact, everything, the activation is manufactured.
• In some cases, you will need to enter a PIN code. But it also should not be difficult, since this code is specified on the basis of the SIM card, where it was removed from.
• In very rare cases, you will need to type a special number, which is also specified on this basis.
• To make sure that the SIM card has been activated, just enter the call on the phone * 111 # call.
• If in view of the circumstances to activate an independent SIM card failed, then you should call 8-800-250-08-90. The operator will be able to assist in solving any problems with sim card activation.
• Also a universal way to activate the card is a visit to the MTS salon, where the consultant will help solve the problem.
• In the event that the SIM card is used in the modem or on the tablet, it is easier to first activate it in the phone, and then insert into the desired device or gadget.
• In order not to emerge any problems, you need to activate the SIM card for several days, the maximum of the week with its acquisition.

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How to activate the SIM card of the tele2?

Typically, the SIM cards of the tele2 are activated by consultants at sales points. If this, for a number of reasons, it turned out to be impossible, then it is necessary to take note of the following algorithm of actions:

• New Simke Place in the phone.
• The device probably requested the introduction of the PIN code. Make it for you should not be difficult, as PIN is registered on the SIM card packaging. In addition, it is usually universal - 0000. The code is changing at any time at the request of the user.
• You need to enter a pin code as closely as possible, since after three unsuccessful attempts, the introduction of a PUK code will be required, and if it is misinterpreted incorrectly 10 times, then the card will already be blocked forever. The basis of SIM cards with all codes will be reasonably saved. To always have this important information at hand.
• PIN is entered - a combination of 610 and a call is recruited. After that, a successful activation of the card will occur.
• Did not activate the SIM card listed in the above methods? It is worth calling the 8-800-555-0611 contact center, wait for the operator's response and explain what is the complexity.
• If this option did not come up, then the only way remains - go to the point of sale of the tele2 and solve all the issues of the SIM card there. With you, the subscriber must have a passport.

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How is the activation of "Yota"?

• Everything is most simple here. For iota subscribers, it is enough to put a card into a mobile phone for which it purchased, to include it, and, in fact, everything, activation is made.
• For each type of gadgets and communication, IOT provides its sims, and you need to have it in mind when activated. As, for example, if the SIM card is purchased exclusively for a USB modem, then it will take it unlikely to apply it.
• If there are problems, then you should visit website YotaAnd ask a question in the form of feedback, the answer comes instantly. You can, of course, call the contact center by number 8 800 550 00 07, but the autoinformer will be answered here, and live people communicate in the feedback.

In general, to activate an independent SIM card of any operator is easy, the main thing is to know what exactly to do, and then everything will definitely work out.