Insert SIM before or after activation?

[AileenS4948]

Do I insert the sim before or after activation

[dalyer]

It doesn't matter.

• https://community.48.ie/t5/The-Knowledge-Base/Getting-Started-How-to-Activate-your-48-SIM/ta-p/53099

But if you want to port a number from another provider then you'll need that provider's SIM in the phone in order to receive the porting security code text message.

• https://community.48.ie/t5/The-Knowledge-Base/Getting-Started-Moving-Your-Number/ta-p/53100