TracFones

TracFones is the 6th biggest mobile network operator in the United States. TracFone allows its customers to purchase airtime usage when they purchase phones made by companies like Nokia, LG and Motorola.

A TracFones customer has to activate a cell phone before he uses it. Activation of the phone can be done by visiting the website of TracFone or by calling the TracFone customer care. It is also possible to download the programming codes provided in the website directly to the cell phone. OTA or over the air feature can also be utilized by the customer to activate a TracFone. OTA feature provided by TracFone will help the customer to activate his phone through the radio waves provided by the local tower of the customer.

TracFones will assign a code number based on the zip code provided by the customer. The process of activation of a new connection may take a few hours or a day. It is also possible to transfer an existing TracFone Number to a new phone. Transferring an existing number to a new phone may take 3 to 10 business days to complete the process. Transferring of a phone number with another company to TracFone may take 2 weeks to complete the process of activation.

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Prior to activating Tracfones, one has to insert the battery into the handset and charge it for one or two hours. Choose the main menu of the phone and select the "prepaid option". Now click on "My ESN." It can be My IMEI or Serial Number depending on the phone a person uses. Note down the number that you get clicking this option and also record the SIM serial number.

Open the TracFones website www tracfone com to activate the phone. Click on the "Activate/Reactivate" option provided in the website. The first time user of TracFones should enter the personal information required by the website. Click on the brand of the phone on the list of the phones provided in the list. Now choose the model of the phone from the list of pictures provided. Enter the serial number noted down in the space provided to enter the serial number. The other details to be provided by the customer include billing information and airtime. Follow the directions provided by the site to activate and verify the phone number. Once the activation process is over the customer will receive an SMS confirming the activation of TracFone.

The activation process of TracFones is different for different models. Whatever be the brand of the phone, it is important to note down the IMEI and SIM card serial numbers that come along with the phone. When compared to other phones, activation of Verizon Wireless prepaid phone is simple and easy to be activated. It requires dialing of the *22888 and hit the send button. Customer should enter his zip code in the place provided for the same. Then the customer will be asked to choose code for the language he prefers. You will get the message indicating the talk time you have as an indication of TracFones activation.

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