Hotspot Activation

To activate a new hotspot using the T-Mobile portal.

Step-by-step guide

HotSpot Info and Instructions

Folder Location → Shared Drives / CCA Tech Dept Shared Drive / HotSpots
- *Also a folder in file drawer

To Activate New Device using only T-Mobile Portal:

SIM Cards in top left desk drawer
Remove old SIM card from device and discard
Insert new SIM card
On Card itself write device # / info
Update spreadsheet (2) with current info:
- When activated
- When distributed
- SIM #
- IMEI

Open T-Mobile Portal
- Log In
- Go to Dashboard
- Select BAN from drop-down
- Select Add Lines
  - This opens Package Builder
- Select Mobile Internet (instructions state select Voice Lines) [Step 1 of 8]
  - Select NEXT
- Choose Number of Lines [Step 2 of 8]
  - Select 1
    - Only 1 SIM number may be activated at a time
  - Select NEXT
- Choose Your Plan: Step 3 of 8 [Step 3 of 8]
  - Select MAGENTA (1 of 4 tabs above)
  - Scroll down to bottom
  - Select: Magenta – EDU EmpowerED 2.0 MI Unlimited for 20 – GMIEDUNL for $20
  - Select NEXT
- Choose Your Device [Step 4 of 8]
  - Search for ‘SIM’ to take you to the SIMs location
    - Enter SIM, then Search
  - Select Activate T-Mobile SIM (In Stock)
- Enter Information for this Device [Step 5 of 8]
  - Enter the Area Code
    - 319
  - Select Physical SIM
- When Physical SIM is selected, enter SIM NUMBER
  - No letters on SIM in portal; Remove the ‘F’
- Enter IMEI
- Select NO for moving existing number from another carrier
- ADD DEVICE
On Customize Lines page, may add or edit info (should not be needed)
- Select checkbox to the left
Select REVIEW & CHECKOUT
Continue to Checkout
Website ‘Terms & Conditions’
- CHECKBOX
- ACCEPT
Checkout Emails
NEXT
Select FINALIZE PACKAGE & CHECKOUT
Select CONTINUE TO CHECKOUT to proceed to standard checkout process