my phone just says unable to activate because the activation server cannot be reached

I have a new work phone that I am trying to activate without success


Posted on May 20, 2021 7:14 AM

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Posted on May 20, 2021 9:59 AM

"If your iPhone can't be activated or an alert says the activation server is unavailable [or cannot be reached] or the SIM card is unsupported," read this support article to learn what to do. "If you can't activate your iPhone [or iPad]" - click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201407

- Note the special link at the end of the document for contacting Apple if there are still problems.

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May 20, 2021 9:59 AM in response to billiefrommcmurray

"If your iPhone can't be activated or an alert says the activation server is unavailable [or cannot be reached] or the SIM card is unsupported," read this support article to learn what to do. "If you can't activate your iPhone [or iPad]" - click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201407

- Note the special link at the end of the document for contacting Apple if there are still problems.

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