How to Activate Your Smart SIM Card (LTE and 5G)

The new Smart LTE and 5G SIM enables subscribers to enjoy a richer mobile data experience with up to 1GB free data, best enjoyed with an LTE and 5G capable handset. If you just got a new Smart SIM for your phone and wondering what you need to do next?

The next step is to activate your SIM and enjoy all the benefits and features including 4G/LTE and 5G network of Smart Communications. By activating your new Smart SIM, you can get 300MB of free mobile internet data. When you load your number with at least P30, you can have an additional 700MB.

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How to activate new Smart SIM
Turn on mobile data
Text ?1515 to 214
Dial *143#
Dial 1515
Conclusion

All data freebies are valid until day 3 from SIM activation regardless of when the data was credited into the account. Make sure to turn on your mobile data to enjoy your SIM freebies. The NEW Smart LTE Prepaid SIM, still priced at P40. Here are 4 simple ways on how to activate Smart SIM.

Related: How to Register your Smart SIM cards online

How to activate new Smart SIM

Turn on Mobile Data

Turning on your phone’s mobile data is one way to activate your Smart SIM. Just insert your new Smart SIM card into the SIM slot of your smartphone and then turn on mobile data. Open your browser and go to the Smart website.

Sometimes, Smart will immediately recognize that your SIM has connected to its data network and send you a welcome text message. Turning on your phone’s mobile data is one way to activate your Smart SIM. Right after you receive the message, your SIM is activated. You can now start using your free 300MB data for surfing the internet. To get an additional 700MB data, don’t forget to top-up at least P30.

You can download and install the GigaLife app, which is available on both the App Store and Google Play to easily access your Smart account.

Text ?1515 to 214

If you have turned on your phone’s mobile data and that doesn’t work, you can make a balance inquiry to activate your Smart SIM. Open your messaging app, type ?1515, and send to 214. The message is free of charge. An SMS will be sent to your smartphone with information about your remaining balance and data. Once you receive the message, your SIM will be activated shortly.

Dial *143#

If sending a message doesn’t work either, try dialing 143#. This is your prepaid account’s Smart USD code that you can use to check your balance and subscribe to prepaid load promotions. Open your smartphone, dial *143#, go to Balance/Services > Check Balance. You will be able to see your balance in real-time. You will also receive a text message from Smart welcoming you to the network.

While on the Smart website, dialing *214# is recommended, the USSD code no longer works.

Dial 1515

Another way you can check your load balance as well as activating your Smart SIM is calling 1515. You will hear an automated response. After that, a text message will be sent to your smartphone with your balance information. Once you receive a welcome message, your SIM is activated.

However, the service isn’t free though. For each successful call, you will be charged P1. So we don’t recommend using this method over the ones we have mentioned above. Only use this one if the other ones don’t work. Make sure you have at least P1 in your balance.

Conclusion

There you have it! You now know how to manually activate your Smart SIM card. Don't forget to top-up your SIM card so you won't lose connection. Get ready to enjoy your new, faster network connection! You can subscribe to Smart prepaid promos to save on costs especially if you want to surf the web.

If you have any questions or concerns about Smart and how to activate your Smart SIM, just call Smart Customer Service Hotline by dialing *888 for free on your mobile phone.

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