How Do I Register My New Straight Talk Phone?

If you are one of the thousands of cellphone customers breaking away from contract plans, you may have decided Straight Talk is the way you want to stay connected. Straight Talk is a leader in no-contract wireless phones and plans. Once you have purchased a Straight Talk phone or plan, what are the next steps? How to you register your new Straight Talk phone? You can get assistance and information from Straight Talk customer support here, and you can follow the steps outlined below to begin using your new device.

How to Activate/Register Your Straight Talk Phone

You can activate your Straight Talk phone online, or call Straight Talk customer support. Once the phone is activated it is automatically registered with the network.

Online Activation

To activate your Straight Talk phone online, follow these steps:

1. Open Straight Talk's website in your computer's browser
2. Click on "Straight Talk Phone" from the options on the screen
3. Choose if you want a new number or want to keep your current number
4. Enter your zip code
5. Select if you want to use a physical SIM or eSIM
6. Enter your phone's MEID or IMEI number
7. Agree to the "Terms and Conditions"
8. Hit "Continue" and follow the prompts to complete the process

Points to Consider

Your phone will automatically be registered upon activation. When activating your new Straight Talk phone and transferring your current phone number to your new device, be aware of the following:

1. Your phone number must be active with the current provider. If it is inactive, you will have to get a new phone number.
2. You have to submit a request to transfer your number to your new Straight Talk phone.
3. You make the transfer request by following the steps above and selecting "Keep Your Current Number" at step three.
4. Once you submit the completed request, the transfer process will start.
5. The transfer process can take from a few hours up to seven days to fully complete for wireless phones. Landlines can take up to 30 days to complete the transfer process to Straight Talk.

Activation/Registration Troubleshooting

Here are some issues you may run into when activating your Straight Talk phone:

1. SIM card rejected: if your phone gives you the message the SIM was rejected, double check to make sure you are using the Straight Talk SIM. If you are using the one that was included with your phone at the time of purchase, contact customer support here for assistance.
2. SIM card registration failed: when this happens, your plan may not be activated. You can wait to see if the phone activates and the message disappears or you can contact customer support.
3. Enter PUK code: if you get this message, your SIM is blocked and you will need to call Straight Talk customer support.

Registration Via Telephone

You can also register your new Straight Talk phone by calling customer support here. The representative will walk you through the registration process.

Registration of your new Straight Talk phone will occur when you activate your new device. By following the steps above, you can activate your phone and start enjoying your new device. For more information, contact customer support here.