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How do I activate my old Smart SIM?

By James Austin

How do I activate my SIM?
Texting ? 1515 to 214 for free.Dialing *214# and press Call to receive load balance via text for free.Dialing 1515 using your cellphone and you will receive your balance details via SMS (P1/inquiry).

Can you revive an expired SIM card?

You have to contact the cellular network that issued the SIM and they will have to reactivate it. In many cases, the network will have to issue you with a new SIM. Also, if there was a phone number associated with the SIM before it was deactivated, then that number may be lost and you may be issued with a new number.

How can I recover my smart SIM?

Subscribers who have lost their SIM can use another Smart or Talk ‘N Text number to report the incident. All they have to do is text LOSS to 7467. They will receive instructions on how to claim their replacement SIM and how to download the saved contacts to their new handset.

Can you reactivate a deactivated SIM card?

Is it possible to reactivate my SIM? Once a SIM card has been deactivated, it’s not possible to reactivate it. When a SIM card is likely to be deactivated for inactivity, we will send a first communication one month before the deactivation of your SIM card.

Do smart SIM cards expire?

Card Validity

The value of the Smart Prepaid, TNT, and Smart Bro Prepaid call & text cards must be used up within 365 days (1 year) from the date it was loaded into your account.

What can I do if my SIM expired?

if the life cycle of your SIM card has expired completely, you cannot recharge it again and in that case you need to buy a new prepaid package. Balance cannot be transferred from one prepaid to another.

What happens if your SIM card expires?

Each SIM stays active for 60 days, after which it goes inactive. There is then a 60 days grace period, however, if you do not top up within this time the SIM will expire. This means, you will not be able to make or receive calls, including calls to emergency numbers.

How can I reactivate my expired mobile number?

If not follow the below steps.
Try to request re-activation of your SIM card to respective customer care.Visit nearest customer care store and submit reactivation request.Provide Address and Photo Id proofs.You may receive a confirmation call form customer care and then your number will be re-activated.

Can I get a new SIM card with same number?

Whether you’re buying a new phone, switching mobile service providers, or replacing a damaged SIM chip, you might wonder if you can get a new SIM card with the same number. You can get a new SIM card and keep the same number. Your telephone number is associated with a replaceable Subscriber Identification Module.

How do I get a new SIM card from my old number smart?

Upgrade your SIM in these easy steps!
Turn off your phone. Remove your old SIM and replace it with the LTE Upgrade SIM.Turn on phone and wait for the SMS instruction from 3723. Reply to the message with your mobile number.Wait for the SMS confirmation. Restart your phone to complete the SIM upgrade process.

Why is my smart SIM not working?

SIM Troubleshooting

Remove the SIM from the device for at least 3-5 minutes and re-insert it or transfer it to other working device to check if you are having the same experience. If the issue is persistent, we recommend SIM replacement.

What if SIM is not used for 3 months?

If a local SIM card is not used for a long time, it is blocked (suspended). For example, a local SIM card will be suspended if there is no top-up or call/SMS/data activity recorded for several months or a year.

CAN expired SIM card receive SMS?

Just the same way as before. Text messages are not stored by the provider — they are stored in the phone, or with some very old phones, in the sim card. So, if you have the necessary codes to start up the phone, and if necessary, have the pin code for the sim, the messages will still be there.

How do you activate a deactivated SIM card?

Remove the SIM card from the handset.Write down the numbers that are printed on the SIM card. Contact your wireless provider to activate your SIM card. Give the IMEI number and SIM card number to your customer service agent.Put the SIM card back into your phone and replace the battery and cover.

How do I know if my SIM card is deactivated?

Make sure that there is network coverage in the area and insert the SIM into a compatible phone. If the SIM is active, it will connect to the network and show the signal strength of the network. It will also say GSM or 3G or 4G. If the SIM is not active it will say something like No Service.

How can I know that my SIM card is active or not?

Visit or download the TextMagic mobile app on google play store. Enter your phone number and country and click on Validate Number. This app will show you the status of the number if it is active or not. Another app you can use is Phone Number Monitoring.

How do I know if my Smart SIM is active?

Another way to inquire about your load balance and activate your Smart SIM at the same time is to call 1515. You will get an automated response, after which you will receive a text message with your balance information. If you also receive a text message welcoming you to the Smart network, then your SIM is activated.