How do I activate my 3 SIM card?

Activating your SIM
  1. Insert your SIM into your phone and switch it on.
  2. We'll text you to let you know we've begun activating your SIM. ...
  3. We'll then send you a second text telling you to turn your phone off and on again.
  4. Your SIM will be activated when you restart your phone.
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Do I need to activate my 3 SIM?

There's no need to activate your new SIM. Install it in your phone and it'll connect to our network automatically.
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How long does a 3 SIM card take to activate?

we'll start working on getting your new SIM activated. This will happen within two hours. It's a good idea to keep both your old and new devices with you while the new SIM is being activated. know your new SIM has been activated when you see the signal bars at the top of your device's screen.
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Why is my new SIM not working?

Turn off your phone and remove the SIM card. Clean the gold connectors on the SIM with a clean lint-free cloth. Replace the battery and turn your phone on without the SIM. Turn your phone off, replace the SIM and restart the phone.
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How do I activate my new SIM?

Quick steps: Activating a new SIM
  1. Insert the new SIM into your phone, and have the phone turned on.
  2. Activate your new SIM card by using its accompanying activation key (this will be included in the package). ...
  3. Use this key to activate the SIM card online. ...
  4. Wait some time, and it should be activated shortly.
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Can I activate my SIM card online?

Even if the SIM card is pre-activated, you may find better rates on the carrier's website. Activating or registering the card online lets you select special packages which can benefit heavy international users or heavy text users, for instance.
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How do I know if my SIM card is activated?

The best way to see if the SIM is active would be to insert it into a device which has a compatible SIM card slot. The good news is inserting any older SIM card into a phone will not harm the phone in any way or change any of the settings.
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Do I need to activate SIM?

Note: You must activate your SIM card in the original device before switching it to a new device. If you removed it from another active device and didn't deactivate it, then it's still active. All you need to do is insert it in your new device.
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Why is my phone not reading my SIM card?

Reboot or Shut Down Your Phone

If what's causing your SIM card error is a software issue, sometimes a simple reboot is all it takes to fix the problem. For Android: Press and hold the power button until the pop-up window appears with the Restart option. Tap on it to restart the phone.
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How do you Rica a SIM card?

SIM card number. A photo of your identity document and your proof of residence. A selfie.
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Self-RICA
  1. Tap Continue to close the welcome screen.
  2. Choose RICA my SIM to activate it. ...
  3. Tap Get started to begin the Self-RICA process.
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How long does a SIM card take to activate?

Usually, you'll have to enter the phone number or SIM card number. After that, you may get a message with further instructions. And some SIM's take up to 24 hours to activate, though this is rare. Typically, to activate your SIM card you just need to insert the correct sized SIM into your phone.
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How do I find my 3 SIM number?

Open the Three app.
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  1. From the homescreen, select Settings.
  2. Select Device.
  3. Select Advanced System Settings.
  4. Select SIM card.
  5. The numbers on your SIM card will be listed under ICCID. Enter the last 6 digits into the required field on the My3 registration page.
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How do I register my SIM by myself?

How To Register SIM Card By Yourself
  1. Frist Dial the SIM Registration short code *404#
  2. Then Enter Your Ghana Card Pin (letters and figures without hyphens)
  3. Then Confirm Ghana Card Pin.
  4. Afterwards Enter Your Surname.
  5. Then Enter Your First Name(s)
  6. Then Enter Date of Birth (Format: DDMMYYYY)
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How do I register my SIM card on a network?

Try these steps in order until your phone is working properly:
  1. Restart your Android phone. ...
  2. Turn off Wi-Fi. ...
  3. Update your Android phone. ...
  4. Reinsert the SIM Card. ...
  5. Manually choose your network. ...
  6. Change the network mode. ...
  7. Contact your mobile carrier. ...
  8. Update APN settings.
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Can I just put my SIM card in a new phone?

You can often switch your SIM card to a different phone, provided the phone is unlocked (meaning, it is not tied to a particular carrier or device) and the new phone will accept the SIM card. All you need to do is remove the SIM from the phone it is in currently, then place it into the new unlocked phone.
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What network does Three use?

Which network does Three use? Three is its own mobile network. It doesn't piggyback on other network.
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How do I activate an old SIM card in a new phone?

It's easy!
  1. Make sure your phone is off.
  2. Locate the small hole on the side of the phone. ...
  3. Insert the tool provided or a paperclip into the hole, which releases the SIM tray.
  4. Take out the old SIM card and place the new one in the same way.
  5. Carefully push the tray back in.
  6. Turn on the phone.
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Is SIM required to activate iPhone?

Part 1: Do You Need A SIM to Activate Your iPhone? The good news is, Since the rollout of iOS 12, you can activate your device without a SIM card by only using WiFi. But unfortunately, many older versions of iOS require you to have a working SIM card in order to activate the device.
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Why is my new iPhone saying no service?

Service interruptions may be caused by a simple setting change, such as Airplane Mode or carrier settings. In a few cases, the iPhone needs to have its cellular settings updated through a software update from your cellular service provider. Less often, you need to reset or replace the phone's SIM card.
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How do I activate my new iPhone?

Set up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  1. Turn on your device. ...
  2. If you have another device, use Quick Start. ...
  3. Activate your device. ...
  4. Set up Face ID or Touch ID and create a passcode. ...
  5. Restore or transfer your information and data. ...
  6. Sign in with your Apple ID. ...
  7. Turn on automatic updates and set up other features.
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How do I activate my SIM card on Android?

Enable the SIM card (Settings)

Open Settings > Mobile Network. Under SIM Card info and Settings, Tap the SIM, and toggle on “Enable”.
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What happens when you put a SIM card in another phone?

When you move your SIM to another phone, you keep the same cell phone service. SIM cards make it easy for you to have multiple phone numbers so you can switch between them whenever you like. These phones have to be either provided by your cell phone provider or they have to be unlocked phones.
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What is a Rica agent?

What is RICA? It is a law that requires ALL new customers (Prepaid, Top Up and Contract) to register their SIM cards. To be able to register new prepaid starters for RICA, you need to be registered as a RICA agent.
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