How to Activate a Cell Phone or SIM Card

Ben G.

Overview

Learn how to activate a cell phone or SIM card on Republic Wireless, whether you are a new member or an existing member.

Initial Setup

Your phone will automatically guide you through a set of initial setup steps the first time you turn it on. During these initial setup steps, you’ll be walked through connecting to a WiFi network, creating or signing into your Google account, and configuring other settings on your phone.

Once you’ve completed the initial setup and are on the phone's home screen, follow the instructions below to activate your phone on the Republic Wireless network.

Click below on the term that best describes your situation:

I'm Activating on a New Account

1. Activate a 3.0 Cell Phone (What's a 3.0 cell phone?)

When to use:

If you're activating a 3.0 cell phone purchased from Republic Wireless on a new account
If you're activating a 3.0 cell phone purchased from a third party on a new account

2. Activate a CDMA-Compatible BYOP onto the CDMA Network

When to use:

If you're activating a CDMA-compatible cell phone on the CDMA network purchased from a third party on a new account

3. Activate a 1.0 or 2.0 Cell Phone

When to use:

If you're activating a 1.0 or 2.0 cell phone on a new account

I'm Activating on an Existing Account

1. How to Change Phones and Keep Your Number

When to use:

If you're activating a replacement phone
If you're activating a new or used phone while keeping your same phone number and same service

2. How to Activate a New Line on an Existing Account

When to use:

If you're activating a new line of service with a new phone number on an existing account

3. How to Replace a CDMA 3.0 Phone with a BYOP Phone

When to use:

If you're activating a replacement phone that was on the CDMA network with a phone you bought form a third party that is also compatible with the CDMA network

4. Activate a 1.0 or 2.0 Cell Phone and Keep Your Number

When to use: