How Do I Downgrade My SafeLink Package?

If you wish to downgrade your Safelink service, you have a few options. You may downgrade your Safelink service online or by contacting the support team. There are plenty of ways to contact Safelink customer support agents. Your options include contacting them on the phone, live chat, email, or the help desk. The support agents are experienced and always willing to help.

Jan 29, 2020

How Do I Downgrade My Safelink Package?

Safelink specializes in wireless services for individuals that are enrolled in government support programs. The services are only available to eligible households. If you need to lower your monthly expenses, you may have to downgrade your Safelink package. You can do it in a few steps.

Downgrading or upgrading your Safelink allows you to switch to a different prepaid phone. You can request a downgrade whenever you want. You may purchase your new phone from any of the participating wireless stores.

Downgrading Your Safelink Package Online

1. Find the activation page on Safelink's website

2. Have both your new and old phones ready

3. Click on the ratio button next to the option that lets you transfer your service

4. Select your new phone model

5. Click ‘submit' to confirm your selection

6. Select the Safelink that you are currently using

7. Click ‘submit' to complete your selection

8. Log in to your Tracfone account or register for a new one

9. Click on the button below ‘New Online Customers'

Your new Safelink information may take up to ten days to complete the process

Contacting the Customer Service Team to Downgrade Your Safelink Package

You may contact the support team and ask them to help you downgrade your package. They will ask you to give them both your new and old phone numbers. Consider contacting the support team from a different phone number. That way, they can guide you through the downgrading process without losing a connection.

When contacting the support team, write down everything that they tell you. You should be willing to provide them with all the information they need to help you. The process may be completed in three to ten days. You may contact the customer service team whenever you want. In most cases, you have to call a few times before getting the support you need.

There are plenty of ways to contact Safelink. The best way to contact Safelink is on the phone. You get the chance to speak directly with a representative. Explain to them that you wish to downgrade your service and they will give you the best help possible. If you don't get help the fast time, call again later and you may be connected with a more helpful representative. Another option to speak directly with a representative is on live chat.

If you don't wish to speak with an agent, you may seek support on email. It is one of the best support options. You get to keep the records of your interactions for a long time. You may need to send a few emails back and forth before getting help.

Consider seeking support on the help desk before you contact the support agents directly. The Safelink help desk has a variety of help pages that address some of the most common problems. It has issue-specific topics and frequently asked questions that may help you. The help desk gives you the chance to learn from the experiences of other Safelink users. If you end up going back and forth with a customer care agent, they may request you to contact them on the phone or email.

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