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Can MetroPCS waive activation fee?
Metro PCS does not charge activation fee. If you are a current MetroPCS subscriber and are switching to a different phone they will charge you a $15 fee in store for an ESN change. You can avoid this charge by doing the ESN change yourself on their website.
Can I use my phone without activation?
Do Unlocked Phones Need to Be Activated? Not always. Technically, once your contract is up, your phone is locked still, but does not need to be activated. However, when purchasing new or used phones that are unlocked, you will need to activate them before using them.
Can I switch my metro SIM card to another phone?
If you move your service and MetroPCS number to a new phone, you must put a MetroPCS SIM card in the new phone and go through the MetroPCS activation process. You can do this online or in a MetroPCS store. You can add a new MetroPCS number and line to your account by contacting the company.
How much does it cost to get a phone activated at MetroPCS?
Metro by T-Mobile Setup Fees Metro by T-Mobile requires customers to pay a $20 activation fee per line. There is also an additional cost of $30 per line to add a line to a cell phone plan, however Metro by T-Mobile sometimes offers a discount to offset the cost.
Can you activate a metro phone online?
Yes, new customers can activate up to five lines through the Online Activation Tool. Existing customers need to activate new lines by visiting a Metro by T-Mobile store or by calling Customer Care at 1-888-8metro8.
How much does it cost to activate a MetroPCS phone?
Metro by T-Mobile requires customers to pay a $20 activation fee per line. There is also an additional cost of $30 per line to add a line to a cell phone plan, however Metro by T-Mobile sometimes offers a discount to offset the cost.
How do you reactivate Metro PCS phone?
Call 1-888-8-Metro-8 from a phone other than the one you wish to activate. Provide the agent with your name, address and the ESN or MEID number from underneath the phone’s battery. The agent will guide you through reactivating and programming the phone. Dial “*228” from the phone you’re activating.
What phones are compatible with Metro PCS?
Generally the iPhones that are compatible with Metro PCS’s Bring your Own Device Program run off of GSM Service (AT and T-Mobile). They are compatible because they use SIM Cards for cellular service and Metro PCS now offers their own SIM Cards. On the contrary, CDMA networks like Sprint and Verizon use CDMA Phones.
How do you reset Metro PCS phone?
Click on “Settings,” then “More” to see more settings. Click on “Security.”. Click “Phone Reset.”. Type in the password, then press the “Left Soft Key.”. If you have not changed the password, it is the last four digits of your cell phone number. Click “OK” to agree to resetting the MetroPCS phone.
How do you switch to Metro PCS?
Locate the ESN/ MEID number underneath the battery on the new MetroPCS phone. This will be an 11- or 18-digit number with no letters. Write down the number and double-check it for accuracy. Do not use the number on the box as occasionally the number on the box could differ from the number on the phone.