Showing no service on my new 4S, how do I turn it on?

[Machog]

Got my new 4S all set up, everything is great except its showing no service top left, how do I turn the cell part on?

Tx Machog

 

[MrMike6by9]

Did you follow the steps for activation? Reports are saying the AT&T servers might be overloaded.

 

[BrownGem]

I cannot activate mine. Says I will get an email when activation is complete. Sigh@ATT and their servers. Now I will have to take both phones to work because I bet the new one will activate while I am work tonight.

 

[Machog]

Just found out how to do it, call ATT's 800-331-0500 its automated so you get straight through. After you have done it you have to turn phone off and wait 5 min, then you are set. Machog

 

[Europa]

Just found out how to do it, call ATT's 800-331-0500 its automated so you get straight through. After you have done it you have to turn phone off and wait 5 min, then you are set. Machog

I went through the entire set of menu options and there wasn't one for automatic activation.

 

[BrownGem]

Just found out how to do it, call ATT's 800-331-0500 its automated so you get straight through. After you have done it you have to turn phone off and wait 5 min, then you are set. Machog

Calling now. Thanks

 

[BrownGem]

I went through the entire set of menu options and there wasn't one for automatic activation.

No there wasn't so I am just holding for a representative since I went through all the trouble lol. Will report on results.

 

[Machog]

Did you use the right 800 number I quoted above-should take you straight there with no human involved!

 

[BrownGem]

Yes I used the 800 number...and I did involve a human...activation will still be delayed.

 

[TxFireman1972]

I just switched sim cards and it came right up

 

[MrMike6by9]

Did you use the right 800 number I quoted above-should take you straight there with no human involved!

I called the 800 number & followed the automated prompts. At the end, it said turn off the phone for about 5 minutes ... Folks, I think that means BOTH the old AND the new phone. That's what worked for me.
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