Unregistered sim card.

[anotheoldgit]

I have an old mobile phone with a new, never been used sim card in it.

When I switch the phone on, up comes the message 'unregistered sim card'.

Do I have to phone the provider to activate the card, or will this be done automatically when I have my card swiped, and credit put on it?

[ChuckFickens]

You can try, they may not activate it if it's been unused for a long time though.

if not just click on your provider on the page in the link below and order another one for free.

http://www.freesimcards.org.uk/

[Old_Geezer]

When you say "new" do you mean "unused" ? After a while is a SIM card isn't used the mobile companies remove them from the database as they can't have old/lost card data choking up their databases for ever.

If it says unregistered I suspect you would have to call your mobile operator. Or it may pay you to just buy a new SIM card. Some companies offer them free, and least some of the time. If you don't have their card, they can't make money from your calls.

[anotheoldgit]

Thanks Chuck, but my provider Virgin is not on the list of free sim cards.

Old_Geezer I will give them a ring thanks.

[craft1948]

I'm with Virgin.........they charged me £10.00 for the sim but credited my account with £10.00.............