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Activating dual SIMs on Ting

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eSIM compatibilityCheck for dual SIM supportActivate your first SIMActivate your second line

Want your home number and personal number on the same phone? With Ting, you can! Activate dual SIMs using two eSIMs or a mix of a physical SIM (pSIM) and an eSIM—whatever works best for your device.

📌 Bringing your number to Ting? Have your current account number and porting PIN ready—we’ll need them during activation.

eSIM compatibility

Check that your phone supports eSIM

You'll need an eSIM if you're:

  • Activating your first line with Ting using eSIM.
  • Adding a second line as eSIM while your first is a pSIM.
On iPhone
  1. Open your iPhone Settings.
  2. Select Cellular.
  3. Tap Add eSIM.
On Android
Option 1:
  1. Open Settings.
  2. Go to Connections.
  3. Tap SIM Manager.
  4. Tap Add eSIM.
Option 2:
  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Network & Internet.
  3. Select SIMs.
  4. Tap + Add SIM.

Check for dual SIM support

Some phones only allow one eSIM to be active. If that’s the case, you can still use one eSIM and one pSIM.

On iPhone

Go to Settings > Cellular. If you see Add eSIM and another eSIM is already active, your phone supports dual eSIM.

On Android

Go to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs. Look for the ability to add another eSIM profile.

Activate your first SIM

If you’re already using Ting, skip ahead to add your second line.

1. Start on Tingmobile.com

  • Select Compare plans in the top-left corner.
    • Want to see more of our plans? Click See all plans.
  • Select Get Mobile next to the plan you are interested in.

2. Select your device option

  • Already have a phone? Select Bring a phone. Have it handy to check compatibility in the next step.
  • Need to purchase a new phone? Select Browse new phones.

3. Check your phone’s compatibility

  • Enter your phone’s IMEI if you're bringing a phone. Select Check.
    • Need a hand? Find your IMEI.
    • Activating a physical SIM (pSIM) and eSIM? Enter IMEI 1 for your pSIM and IMEI 2 for your eSIM.

4. Get a SIM or check your SIM card

  • If your phone is eSIM compatible, you can select the option for eSIM. We'll send you an email with the details after activation.
  • If you prefer using a physical SIM:
    • Select Physical SIM card to order a new SIM. We'll mail it to you.
    • Already have a Ting SIM? Select I already have a Ting SIM. We'll ask for the SIM number in the next step.

5. Sign in or create an account

  • Already have a Ting account? Enter your account email and password. Click Sign in.
  • New to Ting? Click Create an account. Enter your information and select Create an account to proceed.

6. Verify coverage

  • Enter your home address to confirm Ting service is available in your area. Select Continue to plan selection.

7. Select your number option

  • Have a number you want to transfer to Ting? Select Keep my number.
    • Enter your current phone number.

8. Enter your billing information

  • This will bet the card we use for automatic payments. Once your payment information is entered, click Review my order.

9. Enter your porting information

  • Provide your account name, account number, porting PIN, and address from your current carrier.
  • When the form is complete, click Continue.

10. Review and confirm

  • Double-check your details, agree to the terms of service and click Activate.
    • If you opted for a new number, you'll be activated right away.
    • If you chose to bring your number, we'll start the transfer process.
  • If any of your details need to be changed, select See an error? Go back.

11. Complete your eSIM activation (if applicable)

  • If you’re activating with eSIM, wait until your port completes. You'll get an email from us when it's ready to go.
  • In some cases, your phone may automatically download your eSIM.
  • If you don't see the automatic download, complete your eSIM activation by scanning the code and follow the prompts to finish activation.

Activate your second line

1. Log in and activate

  • Log in to your Ting account.
  • Select Device Settings in the left-hand menu.
  • Select Activate a device.

2. Select your device option

  • Already have a phone? Select Bring a phone. Have it handy to check compatibility in the next step.
  • Need to purchase a new phone? Select Browse new phones.

3. Check your phone’s compatibility

  • Enter your phone’s IMEI if you're bringing a phone. Select Check. This will be the unused IMEI on your device (IMEI 1 or IMEI 2).
    • Need a hand? Find your IMEI.

4. Get a SIM or check your SIM card

  • If your phone is eSIM compatible, you can select the option for eSIM. We'll send you an email with the details after activation.
  • If you prefer using a physical SIM:
    • Select Physical SIM card to order a new SIM. We'll mail it to you.
    • Already have a Ting SIM? Select I already have a Ting SIM. We'll ask for the SIM number in the next step.

5. Sign in or create an account

  • Already have a Ting account? Enter your account email and password. Click Sign in.
  • New to Ting? Click Create an account. Enter your information and select Create an account to proceed.

6. Verify coverage

  • Enter your home address to confirm Ting service is available in your area. Select Continue to plan selection.

7. Select your number option

  • Have a number you want to transfer to Ting? Select Keep my number.
    • Enter your current phone number.

8. Enter your billing information

  • This will bet the card we use for automatic payments. Once your payment information is entered, click Review my order.

9. Enter your porting information

  • Provide your account name, account number, porting PIN, and address from your current carrier.
  • When the form is complete, click Continue.

10. Review and confirm

  • Double-check your details, agree to the terms of service and click Activate.
    • If you opted for a new number, you'll be activated right away.
    • If you chose to bring your number, we'll start the transfer process.
  • If any of your details need to be changed, select See an error? Go back.

11. Complete your eSIM activation (if applicable)

  • If you’re activating with eSIM, wait until your port completes. You'll get an email from us when it's ready to go.
  • In some cases, your phone may automatically download your eSIM.
  • If you don't see the automatic download, complete your eSIM activation by scanning the code and follow the prompts to finish activation.

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Updating your Ting account information
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How do I remove a line from my account?
Updating your communication preferences
Transferring your number out of Ting
Resetting your Ting Mobile password
Suspending your Ting Mobile number
Two-factor authentication (2FA) for Ting Mobile
Managing your Ting Mobile account
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