Activating a new Apple iPhone® (14 or newer) or an iPad purchased from AT&T? Just follow the prompts to download and activate your eSIM. Still don’t have service? Learn more ways to activate your device.
While setting up your iPhone® over Wi-Fi®, your eSIM might download automatically or you might be prompted to install an AT&T cellular plan. If you have wireless service bars or you can make a call, you're all set.
Still don’t have service? Try this:
Connect to Wi-fi.
Swipe down from the top of your screen to open your notifications.
Choose the AT&T Cellular Plan Ready to be Installed notification and select Continue.
Don't see a notification? Open your phone Settings. Select Cellular, then Add eSIM.
From the Set Up eSIM screen, select Continue and follow the steps to activate.
If you bought your phone from AT&T, you might have to activate your iPhone first.
Just turn on your phone and follow the setup prompts. If you have wireless service bars or you can make a call, you're all set.
Don't have service? Look for a notification to add your eSIM or go to your phone Settings. Tap Connections, then SIMmanager and Add eSIM.