How Do I Activate My Budget Mobile Phone?

It's estimated that nearly 90 percent of American citizens have at least one cell phone within their households. However, millions of low-income earning Americans remain without this essential service, a gap that the US government strives to fill through the Universal Service Fund that works in tandem with various mobile carriers to avail free cell phone service to those who can't afford it.

This service is made possible by the Lifeline Assistance Program, giving the mobile phone carriers up to 10 dollars for each subscriber. Some of the carriers offering the free cell phone service include Budget Mobile, Reachout Wireless, Safelink Wireless, Assurance Wireless, and Cintex Wireless.

The Budget Mobile, a free phone service program, is available in 35 states in the United States and Puerto Rico. It offers special deals to low-income residents in California and Oklahoma. Upon confirmation of eligibility, they can receive unlimited calls and text messages along with 500 MB of data every month, all at no cost.

That aside, Budget Mobile's Lifeline Assistance program has convenience features that incorporate caller identification, call waiting, voicemail services, and nationwide coverage and the lack of any contractual obligations.

The only exception to the service lies in the fact that every Lifeline user must re-register after one year to maintain eligibility. Other than that, below are a few guidelines to help individuals with Budget Mobile phones in going about the activation process.

How do I activate my Budget Mobile phone?

The Budget Mobile phone service provides access to quality smartphones that users can activate online following the process outlined below:

• Go to https://bestcellular.com/activate/.
  
• Select the text or image that reads "Activate Your Smartphone."
• In the "Serial Number" field, provide your ESN, IMEI, or MEID number.
• Click on the link that suggests "Pick A Plan."
• Once you've decided which plan works for you, select the option reading "Get A SIM Card."
• At this point, you'll sift through your options until you find the Budget Mobile phone service.
• Once you're done, select "Review Configuration."
• After confirming that everything's in order, you can press the "Add To Cart" button.
• Continue with the checkout process.
• In the "Billing Details" section, you are providing your billing and shipping particulars.
• Key in your eCheck, credit card, or PayPal information.
• Tick the checkbox to confirm that you agree with the website terms and conditions.
• Place your order.

After completing the checkout process, a Best Cellular customer care representative will phone you to activate your Budget Mobile phone. Moreover, if you received an essential phone via Budget Mobile's Lifeline program, you can start it following the steps below:

• Go to https://bestcellular.com/activate/.
  
• Click on the text displayed as "Activate Your Basic Phone" or the flip phone image.
• In the "Device ID" section, provide your IMEI.
• You'll then choose the option "Pick A Plan."
• Having selected your plan, click on "Review Configuration."
• Choose the "Add To Cart" option.
• Click on the "Proceed To Checkout" button.
• Complete your billing and shipping details.
• Provide you PayPal, credit card, or eCheck details.
• Don't forget to check the terms and conditions checkbox.
• Click on the "Place Order" icon.

Once that's finished, wait for a call from a friendly Best Cellular customer care agent who will help you in ensuring your Budget Mobile phone is activated.

Alternatively:

You're welcome to contact Budget Mobile's customer care desk for further assistance throughout the phone activation process. They also offer practical solutions for other queries related to the free phone service provided by Budget Mobile.