when i buy this do i have to activate it?
859479
This is my answer to you Eathen...IF you want to use it like a "normal" cell phone, then all of the answers provided before will be YES. I actually use a smart phone with my SKYPE and call free in Wi-fi areas. But, that's just me...I have wifi at work and at home, so it works for me...
859480
You can activate it. I would suggest going to a boost store if you are not already set up on boost. If you want to keep your old phone number again I would suggest going to the store.
859481
No, you don't have to activate it. You only have to activate it if you want to use it for calling and texting with the cell service provider (Boost). However, otherwise, you can use it over wifi to access internet, use apps, use camera, use music player, etc, all without activating it.
859482
Yes. You can call Boost Mobile or go online to activate...You can also keep your old number...
2216520
Yes, just hold the play button for a couple of seconds for activation. It works very well.
1699780
I never activated my card. I have AT&T; now. I did call the company before I bought the card. They said call them to activate.
677546
You are getting all different answers. I got it a while ago but I thought it came with a card which was easy to put in and activate.
812648
Hi good morning it must be activated from the omnibox agent and it is by monthly subscription!! If it is the older model box. It will not work!!. I bought the older model omnibox and had to scrap it because omnibox agent told me that they don't program that model anymore.
2024539
no you can activate it from your phone by going to prepaid and it will tell you what to do from there
122739
You have to activate it and it starts when you order it. Still a good deal.
1960963
You have to activate it, but be aware that if you want to pay cash not many places carry net10 anymore. Kmart does though.
959622
The instructions to activate comes with the phone. It is a simple call to activate the service
556509
If you mean, can it be registered and activated, then Yes. At least where I bought mine. I bought it NOS (new old stock) and activated at Verizon.
2221460
No. You will need to activate it after you install it. If you install it yourself you would have to tell them you want to void your warranty before they activate it. I installed mine myself and it still works flawlessly 2&1/2 years later.
2127760
it comes with the customary 10 min. and free activation. after that, whatever card you buy, the minutes are tripled. for example, if you buy the 60 minute card, you actually receive 180 minutes.
821757
I believe that I had to activate it. I was porting over a number, so this involved needing to activate it.
471312
I didn't have to unlock mine when I purchased it. I just called boost and activated it.
2221461
No. You would need to activate it when you get it. Also if you install it yourself, you would need to tell them you want to void your waranty before they activate it. I did mine myself 2&1/2 years ago and it still works flawlessly.
1739457
I never could get mine activated. It was a waste of money for me. Sorry i couldn't help you.
1878858
There are instructions provided on the cover. You have to activate the SIM only via those steps. I made the mistake of activating it by calling the customer care and I lost my 39$.