How To Activate a Safelink Phone
What is Safelink Phone?
SafeLink is a federal program that provides FREE phone service and airtime each month to income-eligible customers who apply and qualify for the program. This service is limited to one per household.
How To Activate a Safelink Phone
- Go to the SafeLink website.
- Click on the “Activate Your Phone” button.
- Enter your SafeLink account number and the serial number of your new phone.
- Click on the “Activate Phone” button.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reactivate my free SafeLink phone?
Safelink Wireless: If your service is deactivated, you may reactivate your service by re-enrolling in the SAFELINK Program (if eligible) or purchasing and redeeming a TracFone Wireless airtime card with service days. Upon reactivation of your phone, you may be assigned a new telephone number.
How does SafeLink phones work?
What is the SafeLink Phone program? SafeLink is a federal program that provides FREE phone service and airtime each month to income-eligible customers who apply and qualify for the program. This service is limited to one per household.
What SIM card do I need for SafeLink?
Your phone requires a SIM card. SafeLink has traditional, Micro, and Nano SIM cards.
How do I activate my new phone?
The process is slightly different per carrier, but generally you will need to log in, select the line you are activating a device on, and then enter the IMEI number for the phone you are activating. If you’re activating a prepaid plan online, you will likely need to enter an Activation Code.
Why my SafeLink phone has no service?
This might have happened by accident. 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.
How do I check the status of my SafeLink phone?
How do I check my enrollment status? The easiest way to check your enrollment status is to go to www.safelink.com. Click “My Service.” Click “Check Enrollment Status.”
How do I reset my SafeLink phone?
Use the Volume Up/Down keys to navigate the Android System Recovery Menu. Highlight “Wipe data/Factory reset,” then press Power key to select it. Highlight “Yes – delete all user data,” then press Power key to select. Highlight “Reboot System Now,” then press Power key to select it.
What kind of phone does SafeLink give?
Safelink provides eligible participants with free smartphones when they enroll in the program. The smartphones may include popular brands such as Samsung, LG, ZTE, Motorola, or Alcatel, among others. Some specific models mentioned are the Alcatel SmartFlip, Motorola Moto E5, Coolpad Legacy, and ZTE Quest.
Can a SafeLink phone be unlocked?
To unlock your phone with SafeLink Wireless by making a call, follow these instructions: Dial the customer service number of SafeLink Wireless: 1-888-442-5102. Wait for a customer service representative to answer your call. Inform the representative that you would like to unlock your phone.
Is SafeLink compatible with T Mobile?
This Safelink SIM Kit will only work with previously enrolled active service. Also known as a bring your own phone (BYOP) kit, this activation kit allows you to convert your current compatible or unlocked phone into a Safelink phone. This kit is compatible with T-Mobile phones with micro, standard, or Nano sim cards.