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How to activate new SIM card

alsaediahned
I'm a participant level 2
I'm a participant level 2

Hi I have new SIM card I want active my SIM cards

 

 

 

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Redboy2020
I'm a participant level 1
I'm a participant level 1

I want to activate my sim card

Hey @Redboy2020, Alex here! 

 

If you have a new SIM card, you can update it in your online account on our website. 

 

Otherwise, if you're looking to activate a new line, you can either do it on Fido.ca, by contacting our customer service or directly in one of our stores! 



adesh
I'm a participant level 1
I'm a participant level 1

how to active my new sim cards

Hello @adesh,

 

If you are looking to update your SIM card see here, if you are activating a new line the SIM card should already be activated if for whatever reason it is not then you can call customer service directly and will be able to assist you.



Bansalraghav605
I'm a participant level 1
I'm a participant level 1

I want to activate my sim card

Hey there @Bansalraghav605

 

Welcome to the Community Smiley

 

If you're looking to swap your old SIM card with a new one, you'll find all the steps in the solution of this thread.

 

Hope this helps!



elsa_2001
I'm a participant level 1
I'm a participant level 1

How to activate my sim

Hey @elsa_2001 Smiley

 

You can find the steps to activate a new SIM card here.

 

Hope this helps! 



lintiankui
I'm a participant level 1
I'm a participant level 1

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sreza22
I'm a participant level 1
I'm a participant level 1

Hi @Baljitkaur 

How to activate a sim when I am adding a second line? update option seems to be only for the same number. 

Hey @sreza22 Smiley

 

When adding a second line to your account, you'll receive a brand new, already active SIM card!

You won't need to activate it manually.

 

Hope this clarifies! 



JS62
I'm a participant level 1
I'm a participant level 1

Very helpful thank you. I had no idea how to do it just by following links on the fido website.

 

patrickchan
I'm experienced level 1
I'm experienced level 1

goto the fido store to activated, that way if any problems can be fixed.

Baljitkaur
I'm a participant level 2
I'm a participant level 2

Hi can you activate my new SIM card

 

 

Gohopalong1
I'm a participant level 1
I'm a participant level 1

I am can't seem to active my new SIM card

Hey @Gohopalong1,

 

Welcome to the Community Smiley

 

What happens when you try to activate it? Is there an error message on your side and if yes, what's the error?

 

I would suggest clearing the cache and cookies of your browser or try a different browser to see if that helps.

 

Keeps us posted!

 

 



Hey @Baljitkaur

 

SIM cards for monthly accounts can only be activated on Fido.ca via MyAccount or in a Fido store. For prepaid accounts it can only be done in a store.

 

To do it on Fido.ca, sign-in to your account. You'll first be redirected to your Account's Overview. From there, click on Show all lines (if you have multiple lines) > Select your phone number from the list > Click on View Usage & Manage > Scroll down to Quick Actions > Click the link Update SIM Card.

 

Keep in mind that for a postpaid account, if you do not have the old SIM Card number then activation on Fido.ca will not work. You must pass by a store to activate your SIM card.

 

Hope this helps! 😀

***Updated on June 24th 2021***



Maulikk
I'm a participant level 2
I'm a participant level 2

 

can anbody have an idea how to activate a simcard, i don't have the old sim card number can anybody please help me to activate new sim asasp..!!

 

thanks

FidoNick
Former Moderator
Former Moderator

Hey @Maulikk! I moved your post here as it deals with the same topic. 

 

If you do not have the old SIM Card number then activation on Fido.ca will not work. You must pass by a store to activate your SIM card.

 

Hope this helps Smiley



Baljitkaur
I'm a participant level 2
I'm a participant level 2

Hi