What are the benefits of AT&T Prepaid®?

With AT&T Prepaid wireless service for your cell phone, you get no annual contract, no credit check, easy activation, great plans, and cell phone choices to fit your needs.

How do I add a line to my AT&T Prepaid® account?

Want to add friends and family to your account? Follow these simple steps or visit an AT&T store. Purchase an AT&T Prepaid plan with the option to buy a new phone. Activate your device by inserting the SIM and turning on the phone. Account owner signs into their prepaid account Selects "Add a Line" within their account Follows the prompts to invite member lines Submits payment for all lines within their account

How to activate my prepaid phone?

If you’re bringing your own phone (BYOD), use our AT&T Prepaid Online Activation page to get started. For AT&T Prepaid phones purchased from att.com and have a physical SIM, it’s as easy as turning on your new phone. The SIM is already installed and ready to go. Phones with an eSIM can be activated by following the device specific instructions on our eSIM Get Started guide .

Can I switch to AT&T Prepaid?

Yes, you can switch your wireless phone to an AT&T Prepaid plan. You will need to get an AT&T Prepaid SIM card or eSIM activation kit and open a new AT&T Prepaid account.

How do I access my AT&T Prepaid account?

You can access and manage your AT&T Prepaid account by logging into your AT&T Prepaid account . Your AT&T Prepaid account allows you to see your data usage, change your plan, check your balance, enroll & set up AutoPay.

Do you need a SIM card for AT&T Prepaid?

Yes, to connect to the AT&T network you will need a SIM card or a kit to set up eSIM on your phone. You can get an AT&T Prepaid SIM card kit or eSIM activation kit from the AT&T online store .

How do I add more data to my phone plan if I need it?

Data Add-Ons are available for purchase, $10 for 1GB or $20 for 3GB. To buy a Data Add-On, call 800.901.9878, dial 611 from your mobile phone, or sign in to your AT&T Prepaid account .

What is AT&T GoPhone?

AT&T GoPhone is now AT&T Prepaid. AT&T Prepaid still offers great savings on pay as you go phone service as well as 5G access and plans for every need.

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Want to add friends and family to your account? Follow these simple steps or visit an AT&T store.

Purchase an AT&T Prepaid plan with the option to buy a new phone. Activate your device by inserting the SIM and turning on the phone.
Account owner signs into their prepaid account
Selects "Add a Line" within their account
Follows the prompts to invite member lines
Submits payment for all lines within their account

Choose the phone(s) you want. During checkout, you’ll have the opportunity to select the Progressive lease-to-own payment option. Once approved, you’ll be able to use a virtual payment card, provided by Progressive Leasing, to purchase your phone online.

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