How to Activate MetroPCS Phone for Free

Metro Personal Communication Service, aka MetroPCS, is an American prepaid wireless service provider. It is owned by T-Mobile US and with which the metro customers get access to T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network. The name was changed to Metro by T-Mobile. It offers dependable and affordable services on a major network. The unlimited network plans start at $50/month for a single line. There will be a price fall if you add more lines to your account. Regardless of any network or Sim Card, activation is required for the first time. You have to activate your MetroPCS phone to avail the service for the first time and it can be done for free.

How to Activate MetroPCS Phone for Free on Phone

There are two cases in which you have to activate MetroPCS on your phone.

1. When you buy a new SIM and don’t have an account
2. When you already have an account and SIM but bought a new device

Create New Account & Activate MetroPCS for Free

We have four different ways to activate MetroPCS and create a new account. But you would require your phone and a new SIM card. You can activate the MetroPCS phone via the website, another phone, or PC. Choose any one of the following ways to activate your new account.

Note:- All the following methods are applicable if you are bringing the number from your old carrier. But then you would require the old carrier information and other related stuff.

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Call 1-888-8Metro8 (188-863-8768)

• Make a call to 1-888-8Metro8 (188-863-8768) from another phone. Not from the phone you want to activate.
• An agent will attend and get all the mandatory information, including your name and address.
• You should also provide them with the ESN or MEID number of your phone, which you want to activate. (Note:- You can find ESN or MEID underneath the phone battery).
• Now the customer support executive will guide you through reactivating and programming. Follow the instructions carefully and do as such to complete the process.

Dial 228

• From the phone in which you are activating, dial the number 228.
• You have to provide an Eight digit code of your choice, name, and address when prompted by the system.
• Now your mobile phone will be programmed, and it will set up an account.
• The account activates only after paying your first bill.

Activate Metro Phone using MetroPCS website

[1] Go to the MetroPCS website using any browser on the PC or smartphone. You can get glimpses of how to activate over there.

[2] Click on Activate your Phone and it opens a new window.

[3] Provide the Account Holder’s information, Address, and Security info.

[4] Follow on-screen instructions and you also have to provide the info about your phone which you want to activate, like the serial or model number.

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Visit the Service Center

The last option to create and activate MetroPCS for free is to visit the service center. You shall seek help from the nearest stores or service centers. An employee will help you with the MetroPCS Sim Card activation processes.

When you already have an Account Activated

What if we have an already created and activated account? All we need to do is to interchange the SIM to complete the Activation. There are no other additional steps or procedures you should carry out to activate. Moreover, your service provider can track your device and update the new device info.

• Remove your SIM card from the old device.
• Open the SIM tray on your new device.
• Insert the MetroPCS SIM card to activate.
• Wait for your phone to establish the network.

Hence, you can activate the MetroPCS phone for free in multiple ways. The methods may change anytime, and you shall keep an eye on the post for upcoming updates. Kindly share the queries and suggestions for the guide in the comments section below.

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