If you don’t have internet access, you can call TracFone support at 1-800-867-7183 to complete the activation. Make sure your phone is charged before you begin the activation process.

If you haven’t yet purchased a SIM card, you’ll be charged $0. 99 (plus tax and shipping) in addition to the price of the plan.

If you already have your TracFone SIM, you can usually start using your new service as soon as you pay for and activate your plan. [2] X Research source If you’re transferring a phone number over from another service, you’ll be asked to provide your account number and PIN for that service. [3] X Research source

If you don’t have internet access, you can call TracFone support at 1-800-867-7183 to complete the activation. Make sure your phone is charged before you begin the activation process.

GSM phones are not compatible with TracFone. [4] X Research source T-Mobile phones must operate on Band II, IV, or Band 12 (in some areas) to use TracFone’s 4G LTE network. [5] X Research source Click CONTINUE when prompted if you selected T-Mobile.

If you selected T-Mobile or AT&T: If you already bought a SIM from TracFone, enter the number printed on the SIM card into the “Yes, I already have one” blank, then click CONTINUE. If you haven’t bought a SIM from TracFone, enter your zip code into the blank below “I NEED TO PURCHASE ONE,” then click BUY A SIM CARD. If you selected Verizon, enter your phone’s IMEI number into the blank and click CONTINUE. To find the IMEI, dial *#06# on the phone to bring it onto the screen.

If you haven’t yet purchased a SIM card, you’ll be charged $0. 99 (plus tax and shipping) in addition to the price of the plan.

If you already have your TracFone SIM, you can usually start using your new service as soon as you pay for and activate your plan. [6] X Research source If you’re transferring a phone number over from another service, you’ll be asked to provide your account number and PIN for that service. [7] X Research source