How To Activate a New Xfinity Mobile Phone
What is Xfinity Mobile Phone?
Xfinity Mobile is a flexible wireless service designed to save consumer money. It is built for the way people use their phones today with the internet at the center of the experience. You’ll stay connected no matter what with the nation’s largest LTE network and the most WiFi hotspots.
How To Activate a New Xfinity Mobile Phone
Make sure your new phone is turned off (and stays off) to activate it. Next, head to xfinitymobile.com/activate on a mobile device or your desktop or laptop to begin. Then, log in or create an account and select the phone you’d like to activate. You will be asked to “keep your existing number” or “I want a new number.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I activate my new device on Xfinity?
Connect your Internet, Voice and/or TV equipment and turn it on. Go online to xfinity.com/activate for easy step-by-step activation instructions. If you’re activating your Xfinity Mobile device, go to xfinitymobile.com/activate.
How long does it take for Xfinity to activate?
Your gateway or modem may take up to 10 minutes to be ready to activate. The Xfinity app will show you your progress during this step. Don’t unplug your gateway or modem during this process.
How long does it take for Xfinity to activate?
Your gateway or modem may take up to 10 minutes to be ready to activate. The Xfinity app will show you your progress during this step. Don’t unplug your gateway or modem during this process.
How long does it take for Xfinity Mobile to activate?
Activating your own phone happens entirely online. We’ll walk you through it, step-by-step. The process will only take about 20-25 minutes from beginning to end, and we’ll send you an email once it’s done.
How do I know if my Xfinity phone is activated?
There’s no need to sit by your phone waiting for it to activate. We’ll send you a confirmation email when you’re good to go. We’ll also email you if there’s an issue with the transfer, with instructions on what to do next. And you can always visit xfinitymobile.com to check your activation status.
Can you activate phone on your own?
If you are activating a new phone, you may need to activate the SIM card with your carrier. To do this, you need to contact your carrier and provide them with your SIM card number, phone model, and other information. Your carrier will then activate the SIM card, and your phone will be ready to use.
How do I know if my phone is activated?
Click on the Android card under Your Google services section. You will find the activation date of your Android mobile or tablet right below the device name. If you want to customize this name, check out my guide on changing the device name of Android.
How do I know if my SIM 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 do I find my Xfinity mobile PIN number?
On the Account Information page, you can view your Security PIN at the bottom. On the Voice and Data Modem screen, you can view your PIN by tapping Show Voice Security PIN, which displays beneath your phone number. You can see your PIN in a pop-up window on your screen.
Can I activate a SIM in any phone?
Yes, you can switch SIM cards between phones as long as they are compatible with the same carrier network. Your SIM card should also be compatible with the new phone in terms of size (micro, nano, and standard size).