What is a Phone?
A mobile phone is a portable telephone that can make and receive calls over a radio frequency link while the user moves within a telephone service area, as opposed to a fixed-location phone.
How To Activate a Phone with Straight Talk
Activating your Straight Talk phone is easy and fast. You can do it online or over the phone. Here are the steps for different scenarios:
If you bought a new Straight Talk phone
Did you purchase a new Straight Talk phone from their website or a retailer? If so, you need to follow these steps:
- Go to https://www.straighttalk.com/Activate and enter your zip code and serial number. The serial number is usually found on a red activation card that came with your phone. You can also find it on the back of your phone or under the battery.
- Choose a plan that suits your needs and budget. You can pay with a credit card, debit card, or a service plan card that you can buy from a retailer.
- Confirm your order and wait for a confirmation message that your phone is activated.
If you brought your phone
For those who brought their phone from another carrier or unlocked it yourself, these are the steps you need to follow:
- Make sure your phone is compatible with Straight Talk Wireless. You can check this by going to https://www.straighttalk.com/KeepYourOwnPhone and entering your phone’s IMEI or MEID number. This is usually found on the back of your phone or under the battery. You can also dial *#06# on your phone to get it.
- Buy a Straight Talk SIM card kit from their website or a retailer. The kit includes a SIM card for each major network (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint). Choose the SIM card that matches your current network or the one that has the best coverage in your area.
- Insert the SIM card into your phone and turn it on.
- Go to https://www.straighttalk.com/Activate and enter your zip code and SIM card number. The SIM card number is usually found on the back of the SIM card or the packaging.
- Choose a plan that suits your needs and budget. You can pay with a credit card, debit card, or a service plan card that you can buy from a retailer.
- Confirm your order and wait for a confirmation message that your phone is activated.
How do I setup my Straight Talk home phone?
Visit StraightTalkHomePhone.com or call 1-800-299-7784. Locate your Activation Card and Follow the Instructions on the Card.
To Activate, go to StraightTalkHomePhone.com or call 1-800-299-7784. This Card has the Serial Number you need to activate your Straight Talk Wireless Home Phone.
How do I activate my Straight Talk minutes?
After you receive your phone and service plan card, you’re ready to activate. We’ll walk you through the steps online, or you can call 1.877. 430.2355 to activate.
Why is my Straight Talk phone not getting service?
Take a look at the top of your screen near your signal indicator, if ou see an airplane icon, then Airplane Mode is on.
Now, if Airplane Mode was off, try turning it on for 30 seconds and then turning it back off. This can help to re-register the phone and SIM to our network. Have you tried rebooting your device?