Welcome to Optimum Mobile Support

About Us

• Does Optimum Mobile offer international service?
• Does Optimum Mobile work in my area?

Service Setup

• Getting Started
• Setting up your service
• Is there anything I need to do before activating my phone?
• How do I activate my SIM card?
• I already have a SIM card, what should I do?
• How long will it take to get my phone up and running?

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Number Transfer (Porting)

• What information do I need to provide when transferring my phone number to Optimum Mobile?
• How do I transfer my phone number to Optimum Mobile?
• How do I request a number transfer (port-in request) before my SIM card is delivered?
• How do I resubmit a phone number transfer request?
• How to transfer my prepaid phone number to Optimum Mobile?
• How do I transfer my T-Mobile phone number to Optimum Mobile?

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Bring Your Own Phone

• Can I bring my own phone?
• What phones can I bring to Optimum Mobile?
• What is an unlocked phone?
• How do I unlock my device for use with Optimum Mobile?
• How do I unlock my Optimum Mobile device?

Ordering & Shipping

• How can I track my order?
• How long will it take to get my SIM card?
• I have questions about my credit check
• What should I do if my SIM is damaged or never arrives?
• What is your return policy?
• How do I return a new phone?

Billing

• What charges will appear on my PDF bill?
• What does it mean to be in “good standing”?
• Where can I find my Optimum Internet account number?
• How do I change the name on my account?
• Where will a Travel Pass appear on my bill?
• Where can I view my bill?

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Manage

• I cannot sign into MyMobile. What should I do?
• Can I suspend my service?
• I forgot my email and I can not sign into My Mobile. What should I do?
• How do I update the email address in my account?
• Can I transfer my Optimum Mobile account to another person?
• How do I close a deceased relative's account?

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Payments

• What is AutoPay?
• How do I change my AutoPay payment method?
• What are my options for paying my bill?
• How will I know my payment was successful?
• How do I make a one-time payment?
• How do I add or delete a credit or debit card?

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eSIM

• What is an eSIM?
• Which eSIM devices are compatible with the Optimum Mobile network?
• What are the benefits of having a Dual SIM with eSIM?
• Can I use Dual SIM with an eSIM?
• How do I activate my eSIM using the QR Code?
• I use a Physical SIM, and I want to use an eSIM; what do I need to do?

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Upgrade

• How can I upgrade my phone?
• Thinking of upgrading your phone?
• Phone Upgrade (Replacing a phone)

Coverage

• What is 5G?
• How do I make sure that my phone is connected to WiFi?

Apple

• How to add an email account to my iPhone?
• How do I update the software (iOS) on my iPhone?
• How do I insert a SIM Card into my iPhone?
• How do I change my ringtone and message sounds on my iPhone?
• How do I change my network settings on my iPhone?
• How do I manage contacts on my iPhone?

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Motorola

• How do I manage voicemail on my Motorola device?

Samsung

• How do I transfer my data/contacts to a new Samsung device?
• How do I manage voicemail on my Samsung device?
• How do I check for a software update on my Samsung phone?
• Samsung Galaxy ZFlip3 5G Pre-order and Samsung Credit Offer

Android

• How do I transfer my data/contacts from iPhone to Android?
• How do I enable Data Roaming on an Android phone?
• How do I setup a mobile hotspot on my Android phone?

General

• How can I update my phone software and network settings?
• What APN settings are needed with Optimum Mobile?
• Do Apple Watch and other wearable devices work with Optimum Mobile?
• No Service or Signal Issues
• Internet and Data Issues
• Poor Audio on Phone Calls

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Lost/Stolen

• I lost my phone or my phone was stolen. What do I do now?
• I found my lost phone. What should I do now?

Wi-Fi Calling

• What is Wi-Fi Calling and why should I use it?
• How do you improve connectivity?

Data

• What is a Data Top Up?
• How do I change my monthly data options?
• How can I reduce my data usage?
• How do I know how much data will I need?
• How do I add a Data Top Up?
• How can I check my usage?

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International

• Do you have any tips for managing my data usage abroad?
• How do I order a Travel Pass?
• Can I use Optimum Mobile while traveling abroad?
• Can I make calls and send texts internationally?
• How do I access my voicemail while traveling internationally?
• How do I remove an international add-on?

E911

• How do I update my E-911 registered address?
• What is my E-911 registered address?
• What can I expect when I contact 911?

Mobile Hotspot

• Is there an extra cost for using my device as a mobile hotspot?
• How much data can I use on my mobile hotspot?
• Do all plans include hotspot?
• What is a hotspot?
• Is there a cost for using my device as a mobile hotspot?

Voicemail

• How do I change my voicemail password?
• How do I reset my voicemail password?
• How do I access my voicemail?

General

• Does Optimum Mobile offer insurance?
• What discounts does Optimum Mobile Offer?
• How do I create a new Optimum Mobile account?
• How do I add a new device to my account?
• How do I get a new SIM card?
• Does Optimum Mobile support eSIM?

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Unlimited Plans Multi-Line Savings

• What is Unlimited Plans Multi-Line Savings?
• How do I get Unlimited Plans Multi-Line Savings?
• What plans are eligible to receive the Unlimited Plans Multi-Line Savings, and how many lines can I have?
• Am I eligible for an Unlimited Plans Multi-Line Savings?
• I already have a line with Unlimited. Can I receive the Unlimited Plans Multi-Line Savings?
• Can I combine Internet + Mobile Savings and Unlimited Plans Multi-Line Savings?

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Internet + Mobile Savings

• What is Internet + Mobile Savings?
• How do I manually sign up for Internet + Mobile Savings?
• How does Internet + Mobile Savings work?
• Can anyone sign up for Internet + Mobile Savings?
• Is it free to join Internet + Mobile Savings?
• How do I know I’ve signed up for Internet + Mobile Savings?

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1 GB Promo for $5

• How long will my new 1 GB promo plan cost $5?
• What happens after 12 months?
• Do I need to buy a new phone when I add a new line?
• What about my Internet + Mobile Savings?
• Can I sign up for multiple lines and get the promotion?
• Can I upgrade my 1GB line?

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Free Phone Offer - Moto G 5G

• How do I get the free Moto G 5G phone?
• How does this promotion work?
• Do I have to pay taxes on the phone?
• Will I lose my free phone credit if I downgrade my plan to 1 GB or 3 GB?
• What happens if I disconnect my service?
• When will this offer end?

Free 1GB plan

• How long will my new 1GB plan be free?
• What happens after 12 months?
• Do I need to buy a new phone when I add a new line?
• What about my Internet + Mobile Savings?
• Can I sign up for multiple lines and get the promotion?
• Can I upgrade my 1GB line?

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Xtend WiFi extender

• What is the Xtend WiFi extender?
• How can an Xtend WiFi extender improve my Optimum Mobile service?
• How do I get my Optimum Xtend WiFi extender?

Optimum Mobile Giveaways

• Why am I receiving give-away offers from Optimum Mobile?
• Who is eligible for these giveaways?
• How do these giveaways work?
• How many tickets or giveaways will be given away?
• How do I get my reward?

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

• What’s the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)?

Important Information

• What is the difference between the previous international grouping and the new groups?
• As an existing Price for Life customer, will my plan change due to these new flexible plan options?
• As an existing Unlimited Everything customer, what happens to my international calling and roaming with these new flexible plan options?
• Will my existing Unlimited Everything plan change due to these new flexible data options?

At Your Service

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