Can I reactivate my old Virgin Mobile phone?

Re: can I reactivate my old Virgin mobile phone? Yes, but not with the existing SIM and phone number.

How do you reactivate a deactivated phone?

Call the carrier’s customer service phone number, or visit one of its retail stores. Alternatively, contact a different carrier and ask the representative if his company supports your phone and if so, if a representative can “flash” or re-program the device so that you can use it on the network.

Can I reactivate a virgin SIM card?

Can I reactivate my account after closing it? Yes, of course. If it’s within 12 months of terminating your account, you get the option of keeping your old number when you sign up again. All you need to do is sign up with the email address you used last time.

How do I activate my Virgin Mobile phone?

Every Virgin Mobile SIM comes with the PIN already set. You’ll be asked to enter the PIN after inserting your new SIM and turning on your phone. When prompted, simply enter 7890. This will activate your SIM and give you access to all the great Virgin Mobile services.

Can you still use a Virgin Mobile phone?

In January of 2020, Virgin Mobile stopped accepting new customers. Those who had service with the provider were to be transitioned to Boost Mobile starting in February of 2020. The following information is provided for legacy purposes only as Virgin Mobile is in the process of shutting down.

What does it mean to deactivate a phone?

A deactivated phone number is one that a mobile operator has taken out of service for an end user, either because the end user has switched operator or has otherwise closed their account. Eventually all deactivated numbers are recycled and activated for new subscribers.

Why does my virgin phone say no service?

If the service looks fine in your area, there might be an issue with the network settings on your phone. First, try restarting your phone. It sounds simple, but a reboot tends to fix most problems. If that doesn’t work, you can try adjusting the network settings on your phone manually.

Is Virgin Mobile closing down?

In February, Virgin Mobile shuts down, and existing customers will be transferred over to Boost Mobile, another discount carrier that Sprint owns and operates — at least for the moment.