If you already have a SIM card and phone, choose this option.
Before you begin your activation, you will need:
The identification number (IMEI) of your smartphone or an unlocked phone. To find your phone’s IMEI number:
Dial * #06# on your phone or;
Look at the side of the box in which you received your phone or;
Look in the empty battery compartment (if possible).
A TELUS SIM card. To find your SIM card number, look at the 19-digit number underneath the barcode:
If you don’t have a SIM card, you can buy one in-store or
online
(see sections above)
If you are not an existing customer, please have ready:
2 pieces of ID (driver's license, social insurance number, Canadian credit card or passport)
Your Business Incorporation/Registration Number
Your date of Registration/Incorporation
Note:
Activation through self-serve is not available to reduce the risk of fraud and identity theft. We have implemented additional security questions because at TELUS, we strive to keep our customers' personal and account information secure.