How to Register an AT&T Wireless Phone

Activate or register your cell phone with AT&T.

AT&T is one of the United States' largest cell phone service providers. If you've chosen to use an AT&T wireless plan, the company allows you to register your phone and AT&T wireless number on their website for expanded cell phone services, like the blocking of spam text messages. Additionally, those who recently joined the AT&T network can also activate their cell phone on line so they can immediately begin using AT&T's wireless network.

Instructions

Registration

1. Visit AT&T's phone registration page (see Resources).

2. Enter the password, security questions and security answers that you would like to associate with your AT&T wireless phone. Include the 10-digit AT&T cell phone number that you wish to register. If you don't have your number memorized, it's listed on your AT&T wireless phone bill.

3. Push "Next." Follow the on-screen prompts to set your preferences on how AT&T's network should treat your cell number, including whether you want the network to block unsolicited text messages.

Activation

1. Charge your cell phone and turn it on. Most AT&T cell phones are automatically activated once you charge and power them on, according to AT&T. If your phone doesn't display the AT&T network icon on the top of its screen, continue to Step 2.

2. Visit AT&T's web-based phone activation page (see Resources).

3. Click the button next to the customer type that best describes you (e.g. "A new wireless number").

4. Enter the wireless number provided to you when you purchased an AT&T wireless plan, push "Next" and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation sequence.

References

• AT&T Support: Phone Activation

Resources

• AT&T: Phone Registration
• AT&T: Phone Activation