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Before you switch to WOW! mobile

  • How do I find my IMEI? What is an IMEI?
  • Can I keep my number?  
  • Are there any charges associated with leaving my current carrier?  
  • When should I cancel my existing service?  

Billing information

  • What happens to my bill if I add a line? 
  • What if my bill is wrong?  
  • I received an error when I tried to upgrade my plan or pay my bill. What should I do?  
  • When I placed my order, my payment failed. Why?
  • When do I pay my bill?  
  • Can I change my credit card on file?  
  • What happens if I pay my bill late? 
  • How long does it take for a payment to be applied to my WOW! mobile account?  

Commonly asked questions

  • How do I reset my WOW! mobile password?  
  • Are there any limits to hotspot?
  • Does WOW! mobile have hotspot capabilities? 
  • Does WOW! mobile reduce video streaming quality?
  • If I get a new device and want to put my WOW! mobile SIM in it, will it start working automatically or do I need to change any settings in the app?
  • Is a credit check required when I sign up for WOW! mobile?

Exiting WOW! mobile

  • If I disconnect my service, how long does WOW! mobile keep my number?  
  • How do I cancel my WOW! mobile service?  
  • Will I be charged if I leave WOW! mobile in the middle of the month?
  • What is my WOW! mobile account number/PIN?

How to sign up and activate

  • How do I sign up for WOW! mobile?
  • How do I locate my WOW! account number to take advantage of the discounted rate?
  • How do I activate my service on WOW! mobile?  
  • How do I know my service is live?
  • What’s a Number Lock?
  • What is porting?
  • I am porting my number. Will I lose service during activation?  
  • Can I get a new phone number? 
  • How long will it take for my phone to activate?  
  • I would like a new number when switching to WOW! mobile. Can I pick the number when activating?  
  • Does the group owner have to be active to activate secondary lines?  

International Calling

  • How do International Calling costs and fees break down?
  • Does WOW! mobile offer International Calling?
  • How do I disable International Calling?  
  • How do I enable International Calling?

International Roaming

  • What is a pay-as-you-go (PayGo) country?  
  • When will I be billed for my International Roaming?  
  • Does WOW! mobile offer International Roaming? 
  • Does WOW! mobile offer Domestic Roaming?
  • If I go to an international country and call home, is it International Calling?
  • Can I use my home plan during International Roaming?
  • What if I land in a different country than what’s on my itinerary? Will roaming work?  
  • Why am I being charged different rates for two billing cycles for International Roaming?  
  • My travel dates have changed. How do I reschedule my International Roaming?  
  • Can I cancel International Roaming for myself? How about a group member?
  • My International Roaming has been deactivated. How do I reactivate it?  
  • What is the International Roaming data usage limit? Can I change it?  
  • What is bill shock and how do I avoid it? How do I save money on International Roaming charges?
  • I have used 100% of my International Roaming data. Can I get more data?  
  • I need to verify my upcoming trip details. Where can I find it?
  • My trip ended two months ago but I am still receiving International Roaming PayGo (or pay-as-you-go) charges for Voice and SMS. Why?  

Other WOW! services

  • I’m having trouble with my WOW! Internet/TV/ home phone services. 
  • I’m interested in purchasing WOW! Internet services. 
  • I have a question about my WOW! Internet / tv / home phone bill. 

Plans and pricing

  • What are the prepaid plans offered on WOW! mobile? 
  • If I make changes to my account, will there be any fees? When will I be charged? 
  • I accidentally purchased more data than I wanted. What do I do? 
  • Can I change my plan mid-month?  
  • What’s included in each plan? 
  • What if I hit my data limit? 
  • Can I add a new line to my account?
  • Are there any activation fees?
  • What’s a Data Pack?  
  • Can I have multiple devices on one plan? 

SIM information

  • How will I know when my SIM will be shipped?
  • Where do I put my SIM?  
  • What should I do if my SIM is stolen, damaged, or never arrives?
  • How long will it take to get my SIM? 

Technical support

  • Why am I having trouble sending SMS messages?  
  • If I bring my phone over to WOW! mobile, will I lose any personal information?  
  • Why am I having issues receiving calls?  
  • Why won’t my service activate?
  • Do I have to set up my voicemail when joining WOW! mobile? 
  • Why is my data not working?
  • What if my signal is bad?  

WOW! mobile 5G on Apple devices

  • What do I need to do to access WOW! mobile’s 5G network on my Apple device?
  • Will resetting network settings affect my ability to make phone calls or send text messages? 
  • What should I do if resetting network settings does not resolve my 5G connectivity issue?
  • Will resetting network settings delete any of my personal data? 
  • What does resetting network settings on my iPhone do?
  • Can I enable ‘Allow More Data on 5G’ on my old device? 
  • Can I enable ‘Allow More Data on 5G’ only for specific apps? 
  • Will enabling ‘Allow More Data on 5G’ drain my device’s battery faster? 
  • Why does my device prefer 5G over Wi-Fi when ‘Allow More Data on 5G’ is enabled?
  • Do I need to pay extra to access WOW! mobile’s 5G network?
  • What are the additional data mode options for connecting to the 5G network? 
  • Will I lose any data or information during the iOS 16.4 update?
  • Will my data usage be affected by the changes in Cellular Data Network Settings? 
  • Is the iOS 16.4 update available for all Apple devices? 
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  • How do I activate my service on WOW! mobile?  

How do I activate my service on WOW! mobile?  

Step 1: Get nice and comfy!  

Find a cozy spot with reliable WiFi coverage and settle in. This should take about 15 minutes*.  

*If you are porting your number, it can take anywhere from 2-4 hours for your number to become fully active. 

Step 2: Download WOW! mobile’s app and sign in .

The login information will be the same account you created at the start of the sign-up process.  

Step 3: Click on Activate Now and confirm your device is unlocked.  

Before you activate, we want to make sure you’ve verified your phone is unlocked and compatible with the WOW! mobile network.

Step 4: Confirm your device details.  

Double check your IMEI is entered correctly and hit Next.  

Step 5: Scan the barcode on the back of the SIM card.  

Locate your Welcome Kit, take out that SIM card, and flip the card around to scan the back.  

Bringing your phone number over to WOW! mobile (aka porting)? Be sure to enter your current carrier account information! This includes your account number with them, the PIN either created when you first signed up with them or generated as a transfer PIN, and your billing zip code. Then click Next.  

Starting fresh with a new phone number? Scroll down to the bottom of your mobile screen and click Next.  

Step 6: Give your information one more glance over.  

Looks good? Click on Activate.  

It can take anywhere from five minutes to two hours for your line to become active on WOW! mobile. This depends on whether you are porting or getting a new number.  

We’ll notify you when you’re active on WOW! mobile through a push notification via your app as well as an email. Now you can go ahead and pop in your SIM!  

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Updated on May 13, 2022
How do I know my service is live?How do I locate my WOW! account number to take advantage of the discounted rate?

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