How To Activate a New Rain SIM Card
What is Rain SIM Card?
A SIM card is an integrated circuit intended to securely store an international mobile subscriber identity number and its related key, which are used to identify and authenticate subscribers on mobile telephony devices.
How To Activate a New Rain SIM Card
- Visit our website rain.com or use our mobile application.
- Input your email and click on get started.
- Enter your details in all boxes. Click Create Your Account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to activate my rain SIM card?
Your SIM(s) should be active within 2 hours of successfully completing RICA. We’ll send you an SMS to let you know that your SIM is active. You can also sign in to your myrain page and look out for a green tick next to your SIM in myrain. If you need more gigs and minutes every month, you can level up anytime.
How new SIM is activated?
You need to send an SMS to USSD code 121. The syntax or format of the SMS will look like this: SIM<20 digit new SIM card number of your new SIM> The message should be sent from existing mobile number.
Why does my rain sim card say no service?
Your rain account may be in arrears. Sign in to my rain to pay now. Make sure you are using your rain SIM in the correct device. Go to your rain my rain and check whether your plan is a 4G phone only, 4G any device or 5G CPE plan.
How will I know when my new SIM card is activated?
You can keep using your old SIM and device until you can’t make calls, send texts or use data on it − at that point, you’ll know your new SIM has been activated.
How long does it take for new SIM to activate?
A replacement SIM lets you move your number to a new SIM if your old SIM is lost, stolen or damaged, or if you need a different size SIM for your new device. A replacement SIM can take up to 24 hours to activate in busy periods, however it’s usually much quicker.
How do I know if my rain SIM is activated?
We’ll send you an SMS to let you know that your SIM is active. You can also sign in to your myrain page and look out for a green tick next to your SIM in myrain. If you need more gigs and minutes every month, you can level up anytime. The cost of your level up will be added to your monthly bill.
Can I use my rain SIM in my phone?
Unfortunately, the Rain SIM cards are locked to specific device types that are pre-approved for the Rain Network.
How do I get my rain SIM card number?
Once you’ve put your rain 4G mobile phone SIM into your phone, you’ll receive an sms with your new number. If you don’t receive the sms, you’ll also find your number on your myrain page. To keep your old number, go to port number on your myrain page.
Why is my new SIM card not working?
turn your device off and on again. check your SIM card is inserted properly – find instructions in our device guides. clean your SIM with a lint-free cloth to remove any dust. get a PUK code if you’ve entered your PIN incorrectly too many times.
How much is the unlimited data for the rain SIM card?
Choose 19 hours unlimited off-peak data for only R250 a month or unlimited 4G for any device for only R479 a month. No contracts.