
All wireless phones need a SIM card, which is a small plastic card that has a unique ID number and stores your personal data on your phone. The next step is to order a SIM card and pick a plan. Check if you can keep your existing number on your new device. In many cases, switching phones or carriers doesn’t mean you’ll have to switch phone numbers. If your device is locked, you’ll also have to contact the manufacturer or your current carrier to get it unlocked before you can activate it with AT&T. The first step is to make sure your device is eligible to work on the AT&T network.

The good news is that it’s relatively easy to set up wireless service with AT&T if you use our bring your own device(BYOD) program.

You might also be wondering how to activate it with the AT&T network. Did you or a family member recently order a new phone, tablet, or smartwatch? Possibly the new iPhone 14, for example? If so, you’re probably pretty excited to start using your new device.
