How to Activate a Replacement Phone

Objective

• Activate a phone as a replacement to keep existing phone number

Environment

• All Republic Wireless phones
• Republic Wireless app

Procedure

1. Have a strong WiFi connection
2. Be in an area with sufficient cell coverage
3. Open the Republic Wireless app
4. Tap Get Activated Now
5. Tap I Have an Existing Account
6. Sign-in to existing Republic Wireless account
7. Choose to move the desired number to the new phone
8. Continue to follow on-screen prompts for activation
9. Once active, you’ll receive a notification that cell configuration is required
   • Note: If you don’t see this notification, restart your phone and the notification should appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the configuration.

Additional Notes

• Failure to sign-in to an existing Republic Wireless account will result in a second account and new number
• Activating the replacement phone will cause the previous phone to be deactivated automatically