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Self-activation
Foreign nationals can activate only by visiting a center: one line per person, with a passport or Alien Registration Card, by reservation. Book a visit

How to activate

Pick the guide you need. They are in order, from preparation to after activation.

Before activation

  1. 3 things to prepareID, simple authentication certificate, SIM
  2. The right SIM for your carrierHow to choose a KT or LG SIM
  3. How to choose a planChoose by data and call usage

Follow-along activation

  1. KT online activationFollow the screens with a Baro SIM
  2. LG U+ phone activationFollow along with One-Chip, GoGoB, or eSIM
  3. Follow self-activationThe application screens from start to finish
  4. New sign-up stepsActivate with a new number
  5. How to activate an MVNO postpaid planChoosing postpaid and registering a partner coupon
  6. Keep your current numberNumber porting conditions and steps
  7. eSIM activationSupported models and how to enter values
  8. In-person activation reservationHow to use the 100% reservation system
  9. Prepaid contract plan app activationMembership app and entering the member number

Activation for your situation

  1. When suspended for unpaid billsFrom the suspended phone to a new number application
  2. During credit delinquency or personal rehabilitationPrepaid activation conditions and verification
  3. Activating a child’s phoneParent’s name vs. child’s name
  4. Work phone, two-phone, and second phone activationHow to split numbers and which plans to use
  5. Activation with a foreign passport or Alien Registration CardReserve, visit, and activate in person

When you get stuck during activation

  1. When face verification failsHow to retry and the next step
  2. When the SIM is not recognizedPowering on and checking the carrier
  3. How to enter the SIM numberOne field for KT, two for LG
  4. When a subscription block is onHow to remove it in M-Safer
  5. When the porting text doesn’t arriveVerify by ARS call
  6. When activation is rejectedTry again based on the reason

After activation

  1. Top-up after activationThree ways to top up
  2. When it doesn’t work after top-upHow to restart your phone
  3. Answering the confirmation call1899-7700 confirmation call

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