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  • How do I activate my NET10 phone?
    Close this answer You can activate your NET10 phone on this web site or by calling 1-877-TEN-CENT (1-877-836-2368) from a landline phone.
  • How do I know if my NET10 phone is activated or ready to use?
    Close this answer You can check if your NET10 phone has been activated by making a test call. Please refer to the quick activation guide or user guide included in the phone package for specific instructions.
  • How do I set up my voice mail?
    Close this answer You will find instructions on how to set up your voice mail feature in this web site,or call the Customer Care Center at 1-877-TEN-CENT (1-877-836-2368).
  • What if I place the test call to my NET10 phone,and instead of ringing, I receive a recorded message?
    Close this answer If the time period has elapsed when your NET10 phone should have been activated, and your test call failed, please call our Customer Care Center at 1-877-TEN-CENT (1-877-836-2368) from a landline telephone and a representative will assist you.
  • How often do I need to purchase and add a NET10 Airtime card?
    Close this answer You may Add Airtime any time to get more Minutes or to extend your Service End date/number of Service Days left and avoid deactivation. Your Minutes and Days of Service are displayed on your NET10 phone screen. The amount of Minutes you use is entirely up to you. Adding NET10 Airtime Cards extends your active service 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 days and 1 year or 2 years from the date the card is added- depending on the denomination of the Airtime Card. Enjoy our improved Carry Over Benefit! The Minutes and Service Days you add to your NET10 phone are added to the Minutes and Service Days you already have.
  • How can I keep my NET10 service active without having to keep buying airtime cards often?
    Close this answer Purchase a 1,000-minute card to keep service active for 6 months or a 1,500-minute card to keep your service active for 1 year. Please see cards for further details.
  • What is the difference between the minutes I have purchased and my period of active service?
    Close this answer Your NET10 wireless service is a combination of minutes and active service. To make or receive a call, you must have both. You must have minutes remaining in your NET10 phone in order to make or receive a call, even if your due date for active service has not yet occurred. Your NET10 phone must also have a due date that has not yet passed to make or receive a call, even if you have minutes remaining.
  • How will I know if I have run out of minutes on the phone?
    Close this answer The phone will display 0.0 minutes.
  • Where can I purchase a NET10 Airtime card?
    Close this answer You can purchase airtime at any NET10 authorized NET10 retailer, from this web site, or by calling our Customer Care Center at 1-877-TEN-CENT (1-877-836-2368)
  • What happens if I forget to purchase and add an airtime card before the due date?
    Close this answer In the event you do not add a NET10 Airtime card by the due date, your service will be deactivated and your existing minutes in your phone will expire. You can reactivate your service by simply purchasing and adding another airtime card, however, you will be assigned a new wireless phone number.
  • How does my due date change when I add airtime?
    Close this answer With our Improved Carry Over Benefit, the minutes and service days you add to your NET10 phone are added to the minutes and service days you already have.
  • Will I lose the remaining minutes in my NET10 phone if I add an additional airtime card before my due date?
    Close this answer No, you keep your minutes and service days and they do not expire with active service. With our Improved Carry Over Benefit, the minutes and service days you add to your NET10 phone are added to the minutes and service days you already have.
  • If I have passed the due date displayed on my NET10 phone and it is deactivated, can I still use those minutes if I reactivate my NET10 phone?
    Close this answer No, you have 30 days from the day you go past due to add another airtime card and keep your minutes.
  • Where can I use my NET10 phone?
    Close this answer NET10 Prepaid Wireless Service will work in most areas where GSM wireless service is available. You can view a coverage map on this web site. Like all wireless service, however, NET10 Wireless Service may be adversely affected by geographic, topographical or atmospheric conditions and capacity limitations, system maintenance or other factors.
  • Can I make international long distance calls?
    Close this answer You can make low cost international calls from your NET10 phone but first you need to initiate the service by visiting our web site at www.net10.com/ild or calling 1-877-TEN-CENT (1-877-836-2368). Our web site will explain all of the country rates and instructions specific to your phone model.
  • What should I do if I move to another city and need to change to a new home wireless number?
    Close this answer If relocating to a new home area in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands, simply call the Customer Care Center at 1-877-TEN-CENT (1-877-836-2368) to see if NET10 Wireless is available in that area. You will be reassigned a new wireless phone number. The changing of phone numbers is limited to four times in a given year.
  • What is roaming?
    Close this answer Roaming is when you use your NET10 phone outside your home calling area. Once you travel outside this home calling area, the roaming indicator will be displayed on your NET10 phone. When you return to your home calling area, this roaming indicator will disappear. There is no additional charge for roaming with NET10 Wireless.
  • Where can I purchase accessories to go with my NET10 phone?
    Close this answer You can buy accessories for your NET10 phone from this web site, or from an authorized NET10 retailer.
  • What should I do if I experience problems with my NET10 phone?
    Close this answer If you experience any problems with your NET10 phone, please contact NET10 Customer Care Center at 1-877-TEN-CENT (1-877-836-2368), or e-mail tsupport@net10.com. The Customer Care Representative will be happy to assist you with any NET10 related problems that may arise.
  • How can I make sure my NET10 phone does not continue deducting minutes after I have completed my call?
    Close this answer Press END after you have completed your call, otherwise minutes will continue to deduct. NET10 does not refund lost minutes.
  • How do I add airtime?
    Close this answer Adding airtime is easy! You can add airtime directly from your NET10 with Rapid Refill. For instructions on how to use Rapid Refillsm please refer to the add airtime page on this web site. You can also add airtime from this web site, or call 1-877-836-2368.
  • What is Rapid Refill and/or how do I use Rapid Refill?
    Close this answer With Rapid Refill you can add airtime on-the-go directly from your NET10 phone.
    1) After your phone has been activated, select Redeem airtime from the Prepaid menu.
    2) Enter Airtime Card PIN number & press the OK key.
    3) Airtime will be sent directly to your NET10 phone & you will be notified by a free text message when it is added (keep your airtime card until your minutes have been received).
  • What is "Buy Now?
    Close this answer The "Buy Now" feature allows you to choose and buy Airtime directly from your NET10, so you can buy Airtime when you need it.
  • How does "Buy Now"/"Airtime on Demand" work?
    Close this answer Samsung T201G, T401, and R451
    1. Turn your NET10 phone on.
    2. Press the OK key.
    3. Using your navigation keys, go to "Buy Airtime" and press SELECT or OK.
    4. "Buy Airtime" should now be displayed across the top of your screen with the list of airtime denominations below it. Highlight the denomination you would like to buy and press SELECT or OK.
    5. Your phone should now display the message "Buy xxx mins?" Press YES to confirm the amount; otherwise, press NO.
    6. "Processing, Please keep your phone on to receive Airtime" will be displayed on your screen. Airtime will be added shortly. Keep your NET10 phone turned on to receive your airtime.
    LG290C
    1. Turn your NET10 phone on.
    2. Press the key in the center of your navigation keys.
    3. Using your navigation keys, go to "Buy Airtime" and press OK.
    4. "Buy Airtime" should now be displayed across the top of your screen with the list of airtime denominations below it. Highlight the denomination you would like to buy and press OK.
    5. Your phone should now display the message "Buy xxx mins? " Select YES to confirm the amount; otherwise, select NO.
    6. "Processing Keep Your Phone On To Receive Your Airtime" will be displayed on your screen. Airtime will be added to your NET10 phone shortly. Keep your NET10 phone turned on to receive your airtime.
    LG 100C and LG 220C
    1. Turn your NET10 phone on.
    2. Press the OK key.
    3. Using your arrow keys, go to "Buy Airtime" and press OK.
    4. "Buy Airtime" should now be displayed across the top of your screen with the list of airtime denominations below it. Highlight the denomination you would like to purchase and press OK.
    5. Your phone should now display the message "Buy xxx mins?" Select YES to confirm the amount; otherwise, select NO.
    6. "Processing keep your phone on to receive your Airtime" will be displayed on your screen. Airtime will be added to your NET10 phone shortly. Keep your NET10 phone turned on to receive your airtime.
    Motorola W234G and Motorola 326G
    1. Turn your NET10 phone on.
    2. Press the round key located in the center of your arrow or navigation keys.
    3. Using your arrow or navigation keys, go to "Buy Airtime" and press OK or SELECT.
    4. "Buy Airtime" should now be displayed across the top of your screen with the list of airtime denominations below it. Highlight the denomination you would like to purchase and press OK.
    5. Your phone should now display the message "Buy xxx mins?" Press YES to confirm the amount; otherwise, press NO.
    6. "Processing, keep your phone turned on to receive your airtime" will be displayed on your screen. Airtime will be added shortly. Keep your NET10 phone turned on to receive your airtime.
    Nokia 1100, Nokia 1112, Nokia 1600, Motorola C139, Motorola V170, Motorola V171
    1. Turn your NET10 phone on.
    2. Press Menu.
    3. Select "Prepaid" and press "Select" or "OK".
    4. Select "Add Airtime" and press "Select" or "OK".
    5. Press * # and your 4 digit Security PIN number, if required.
    LG 600G, LG 300G, Motorola W370, Motorola W375, LG 200C, LG1500, Motorola V176, Motorola C261, Kyocera 126C, LG 225
    1. Turn your NET10 on.
    2. Press the OK, Menu, or "I" key.
    3. Select "Buy Airtime" and press the "OK" or "Select" key.
    4. "Buy Airtime" should now be displayed at the top of your phone screen with the list of airtime denominations below.
    5. Using the arrow keys, scroll down to highlight the denomination you would like to buy and press "OK" or "Select".
    6. Your phone should now display the message "Recharge your account with xxx units?". Please press the "OK" or "Select" key.
    7. "Please enter your PIN" should be displayed on your phone screen. Enter your 4 digit Security PIN number, if required.
    8. Your phone will display the message "Processing, keep your phone turned on to receive your airtime."
  • How do I get started?
    Close this answer You must have a "Buy Now" capable NET10 handset. (Click here to find out if your NET10 is "Buy Now" compatible)
    You will need to have an account with NET10. If you are not registered in any account yet click here or call 1-877-836-2368.
    Enroll in "Buy Now" from the "NET10 programs" tab, or calling customer care center at 1-877-836-2368 (You will need a valid credit card in order to set up the Account)
  • Can I enroll in "Buy Now" at any time?
    Close this answer Yes! Enroll Now to use this great feature!
  • If I have "Buy Now", can I still buy Airtime other ways?
    Close this answer Yes! "Buy Now" is just one more convenient way to buy Airtime for your NET10 - directly from your NET10! However, you can still use all of the other great ways to buy Airtime Cards, such as http://www.net10.com/, 1-877-836-2368, or at your local retailer.
  • Where can I enroll in "Buy Now"?
    Close this answer You can Enroll in Buy Now from the NET10 programs tab, or calling customer care service to 1-877-836-2368.
  • What payment options can I use to enroll in "Buy Now"?
    Close this answer Credit Card
  • Can I cancel "Buy Now" at any time?
    Close this answer Yes, you just need to select the cancel link corresponding to the NET10 you would like to de-enroll from Buy Now in the "Buy Now summary page" or call 1-877-836-2368.
  • Can I get a receipt for a "Buy Now" transaction?
    Close this answer Your Buy Now transactions will be logged on your Payment History found on your Account. You can log in your account and print it at anytime.
  • Why does my phone not have the "Buy Now" menu?
    Close this answer In order to enable the Buy Now menu on your phone you will need to register in Buy Now if you are not registered yet and if you are registered already you should select the technical support option on our website and follow the instructions provided.
  • What should I do if my "Buy Now" is not working properly?
    Close this answer Select the technical support option on our website and follow the instructions provided.
  • What do I do if I forgot my PIN number?
    Close this answer You can find your PIN number in the Buy Now Summary page on My Account.
  • What is a Phone Upgrade?
    Close this answer A Phone Upgrade takes place when you wish to transfer your phone number and any remaining Minutes from one NET10 Phone to another. You can perform an "Upgrade" regardless of whether the phone you are transferring to is new or not.
  • I just bought a new NET10 phone. How do I upgrade?
    Close this answer In order to upgrade, please click on the Activate Reactivate Phone link. Follow the instructions to Activate your new NET10 Phone, transfer your current phone number, and transfer any remaining Minutes.
  • If I buy a new NET10 phone, can I transfer my remaining minutes to the new phone?
    Close this answer Yes. You can transfer your remaining Minutes to your new NET10 Phone by clicking on the Activate Reactivate Phone link. Follow the instructions to Activate your new phone and transfer any remaining Minutes, as well as transfer your current number.
  • If I buy a new NET10 phone, can I transfer my current phone number to the new phone?
    Close this answer Yes. You can transfer your current number to your new NET10 Phone by clicking on the Activate Reactivate Phone link. Follow the instructions to Activate your new phone and transfer your current number, as well as transfer any remaining Minutes.
  • If I upgrade to a new NET10 phone, will my service end date change?
    Close this answer Yes. The number of service days remaining on your current NET10 Phone are transferred during Phone Upgrade along with an additional 60 Days of Service that you receive upon your first Activation.
  • If I upgrade to a new NET10 phone, will I still receive the 300 bonus minutes for activating?
    Close this answer As with any new Activation, you will receive 60 days of Active service plus 300 Bonus Minutes upon the first Activation of the phone.
  • If I acquire another NET10 phone, can I transfer my remaining minutes to that phone?
    Close this answer Yes. You can transfer your remaining Minutes to your other NET10 Phone by clicking on the Activate Reactivate Phone link. Follow the instructions to Activate this phone and transfer any remaining Minutes, as well as transfer your current phone number.
  • If I acquire another NET10 phone, can I transfer my current phone number to that phone?
    Close this answer Yes. You can transfer your current phone number to your other NET10 Phone by clicking on the Activate Reactivate Phone link. Follow the instructions to this phone and transfer your current number, as well as transfer any remaining Minutes.
  • What is Bluetooth®?
    Close this answer Bluetooth® is a short- range wireless communications technology intended to replace the cables connecting portable and/or fixed devices such as a headset or a hands free device with the phone. It can operate over a distance of 10 meters (30 ft.) and does not require line-of-sight positioning of connected devices.
  • What can I do with Bluetooth®?
    Close this answer All Bluetooth® enabled phones can be used with a Bluetooth® headset. Some models have additional features that allow you to transfer ringtones, pictures and files from one phone to another whenever both are Bluetooth® enabled phones. To find out more about this feature, go to Technical Support and select Features from the Menu.
  • Which phone models are Bluetooth® enabled?
    Close this answer The Motorola W377g, Motorola 326g, Samsung 201G, Samsung T401, Samsung R451, LG600G,LG220C, and LG290C are all Bluetooth® enabled.
  • How do I use Bluetooth®?
    Close this answer To receive instructions on how to use Bluetooth®, please go to Technical Support on the top right hand corner of the tool bar on top of the screen, and select Problems with Features from the menu. From the drop down menu select the Bluetooth® option.

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