The Unofficial Speak Out Wireless Canada Consumer Page - Topic: will the phone work as soon as u turn it on?

greengramma on will the phone work as soon as u turn it on?

Thu, 20 May 2010 12:02:59 -0700

NO...found out when i activated the phone i bought my grandson and then called the number on his birthday so the wrapped present would ring and surprise him.
It didnt work
called SO and they said HE has to call 611 to activate the phone
disappointing BUT
a good idea, really, this way he will learn about all the features and tricks and not accidentally waste air time

somebody on will the phone work as soon as u turn it on?

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:00:04 -0800

The phone will not work when you turn it on, or rather, the network will not recognize your SIM card.

You need to make a call from another line to activate the phone through the automated system which takes less than a minute. Then the phone will work. Setting up the voicemail will take another minute or two.

Reilly on will the phone work as soon as u turn it on?

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:07:06 -0700

Speakouts cool that way its will work as soon as its turned on all you need to do is make a call.

blazegurl on will the phone work as soon as u turn it on?

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:53:23 -0700

will the phone work as soon as it is turned on or do you need to register it or something before you use it?