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Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 9:02 PM

What are some of the requirements for a new att USA sim card?

I need to some of the data requested when activating att Sim card.

 

Also, what if l nor have the ID, do l still be able to get a Sim card activated and work?

Also I need to know, what if am in Africa and l would like to buy and activate my USA sim card online, 

  • What are some of the requirements needed to make a successful activation
  • What are some of the data requested when making an online activation?

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1 year ago

Hi there @bryan123, let's look into your SIM card inquiry while you're in Africa.

  • What are some of the requirements needed to make a successful activation?
    • You are not able to activate a SIM card outside the USA, you need to be in the USA to purchase a SIM card because AT&T does not ship outside the USA.

 

  • What are some of the data requested when making an online activation?
    • You can activate in either US or Canada by going online and enter the ICCID/SIM number or the last 4 digits of the EID number.

Thank you for visiting the AT&T Community Forums.

 

Ashley, AT&T Community Specialist 

 

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ACE - Sage

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1 year ago

Ashley is correct. 

AT&T services can only be purchased and activated inside the United States. 

You could not become an AT&T customer unless your intention is to live in the United States while you use service, pass a credit check, and you cannot roam outside of the country for at least 60 days depending on your credit score with AT&T.

AT&T prepaid does not require a credit check but it also does not roam in Africa at all. 

I have no idea what charges you think you're going to bypass by becoming an AT&T customer.  

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1 year ago

You want to activate an American sim card with service... in Africa?

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1 year ago

Yes and l would like to know whether it's possible 

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1 year ago

Sounds sketchy. Why would you go through the trouble? I'm sure there's better solutions

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1 year ago

Now if there is a solution , just drop it for me on the table. I need a USA att SIM card to use it here in Africa in order to bypass some charges

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1 year ago

Okay, okay thanks for Ur support, maybe it work . L better plan somewhere else 

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1 year ago

It won't work 

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