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I want to set up my Collegiate Mobile account with an eSIM. Where do I start?

Welcome to Collegiate Mobile. You are only few steps away to start your Collegiate Mobile Account.

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Step 1: Sign Up by visiting your school's Collegiate Mobile website. A full list is here.

  • From the website, select 'Sign In'. From there, choose whether you are a Student, Fan, or Employee, and youโ€™ll be redirected to your portal to create your account.

Step 2: Choose your Plan

  • Select a plan under the plan section for Student, Employee and Fans

  • It's best to check the feature so you can choose the best plan fits for your needs

Step 3: SIM option

  • You'll be asked to choose your method of activation - either Physical SIM or eSIM. Since were activating through eSIM, choose eSIM

    • To check if your device is eSIM compatible - please refer to this article to check

Step 4: Account Creation

  • Complete all the fields needed. This includes creating your email and password to the portal. Followed by your personal details.

    • This information will reflect on your portal once activated. You can modify details as needed on the portal

Important Reminder:

  • Note: For Student & Employee accounts - please make sure to use your university domain emails. This is part of the user verification process.

  • Fan Accounts can use their personal emails

  • Verify your email. Make sure that you verify first the account as activation won't start unless the email is fully verified

Step 5: Checkout & Payment

  • Proceed and complete the payment process. Once the payment is successful, the activation process will begin.

Step 6: Activation

I want to Activate eSIM with a new number

Step 1: Start Activation

  • Your dashboard will prompt to start activating your line - please click Start Activation

  • Confirm your service address. Please note that this must be a valid U.S. Address

Step 2: Get your Number

  • Choose "I'd like a new number"

  • Your new number will be generated.

  • System will ask to connect your device to proceed click "Continue to connect your device"

Step 3: Install eSIM

  • Prompt will ask whether the device is unlocked. Choose Yes

    • Take note that the device must be unlocked first in order for the service to work

  • Choose your SIM. Click eSIM

  • To proceed in the next step, you need to make sure of the following:

    • Strong Wi-Fi connection

    • Your device is running on the latest OS and has a working camera

    • Hit continue

  • For iOS: Go to Settings > Cellular > Add Cellular Plan

  • For Android: Go to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > Add SIM

  • Scan the QR code. If you are using your device - you can use this link as your reference

  • Follow the instructions on screen to install

Step 4: Choose Where your Contribution Goes

  • Choose where your contribution will go. Choose 1 from the available benefactors from the drop down and hit Continue

Congratulations! Your eSIM is now activated ๐ŸŽ‰

I want to Activate eSIM using my own number

Prepare your account details for transfer. You can contact your previous carrier to get these details, or visit the link below to get your Account Number and Transfer PIN

NOTE: If you are porting in from a Family Plan, make sure to move the sub-lines first and port the primary line or Billing Responsible Party (BRP) last. This helps avoid any conflicts during the process. If the primary line or BRP is moved first, you may encounter issues porting the remaining lines from your current carrier.

Step 1: Start Activation

  • Your dashboard will prompt to start activating your line - please click Start Activation

  • Confirm your service address. Please note that this must be a valid U.S. Address

Step 2: Initiate the transfer

  • Choose "I want to transfer my number to Collegiate Mobile"

  • Enter all the details needed. Make sure to review before submitting to ensure smooth transfer.

    • Phone Number

    • ZIP Code

    • Previous Carrier

    • Account Number

    • Transfer PIN

  • A temporary line will be generated. You will be notified once the transfer is complete.

  • To activate eSIM click "Continue to connect your device"

Step 3: Install eSIM

  • System will ask you to choose your SIM. Choose eSIM

  • A prompt will show to make sure that have the following:

    • Strong Wi-Fi connection

    • Your device is running on the latest OS and has a working camera

    • Hit continue

  • For iOS: Go to Settings > Cellular > Add Cellular Plan

  • For Android: Go to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > Add SIM

  • Scan the QR code

  • Follow the instructions on screen to install

Step 4: Choose Where your Contribution Goes

  • Choose where your contribution will go. Choose 1 from the available benefactors from the drop down and hit Continue

Congratulations! Your eSIM is now activated ๐ŸŽ‰

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