How do I activate my UScellular phone?

Call 800-766-9811 to activate your device For your protection, your wireless device cannot be activated until you call UScellular from a phone other than the device you’ve purchased. Our automated service will quickly activate your device and a customer service representative can be accessed to answer any questions.

Can you activate a phone online?

The quickest way to get your used phone activated will be to call the carrier directly. It may be difficult to activate the phone using the online site, especially if it is older.

What does * 228 DO UScellular?

*228 is a code for CDMA phones that you call dial to update your Preferred Roaming List. You won’t need to dial this number on a GSM device because your PRL is updated automatically.

How do I activate my device?

To activate a device:

  1. Turn on the device.
  2. When prompted, connect the device to a network. The device is now activated and Essentials security requirements are automatically enforced.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.

Can I switch phones at home?

These phones have to be either provided by your cell phone provider or they have to be unlocked phones. With unlocked phones, you can always switch your phone service between different phones as easily as popping out the SIM card and moving it.

Does UScellular have an activation fee?

when you switch to UScellular®. $30 Device Activation Fee applies (excludes online purchases). Paid via virtual promo card. New line, postpaid Unlimited Evolved service plan, paperless billing, eligible smartphone and credit approval required.

How do I transfer my service to my new iPhone?

Transfer a physical SIM or eSIM on your current iPhone to an eSIM on your new iPhone after setup

  1. On your new iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular > Add Cellular Plan.
  2. Tap Convert Cellular Plan.
  3. Tap Convert to eSIM.
  4. Tap OK on the alert that says you must approve the transfer on your previous iPhone.

Why is * 228 not working?

Your phone may not have allowed you to dial *228 because you are on a 4G or 5G network. But if you can’t dial this code if you are on a 3G network, try reinstalling the SIM or move to an area with 3G network coverage.

What do I dial to update U.S. Cellular Towers?

Many carriers give you a number to call to update cell towers and other PRL information. For example, you can get a Verizon or U.S. Cellular carrier update for cell towers on U.S. Cellular and Verizon phones by dialing 228 or on *Sprint** and Virgin Mobile USA phones by dialing ##873283#.