How long does it take for a Cellone (Cingulair) phone to start workin after activation?

DarkManX

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I got a phone about 5 hours ago at best buy, When I call from it I get a busy singal, when I call it I get a msg saying "This CellOne number is no longer in service" did best buy forget to activate it? or does it take time?
 

bcterps

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<< usually a day, that's the time period I've heard for all the phones. >>



I dunno if it depends on your company or not. My AT&amp;T phone was activated instantly, I believe the same can be said about Sprint PCS, I dunno why Cingular would be any different.

--Ben
 

tw1164

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I work for a major wireless company, we always say 24hrs..but 99.9% of the time it takes less then 5mins