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Getting started with a prepaid account

Setting up Prepaid is easy

Don't have a phone?

Already have a phone?

Previously owned TELUS phones

You can purchase TELUS Prepaid phones, SIM cards and top up credits online using a debit or credit card, at any one of our convenient locations.


Activating your phone

Activating online is fast and easy with no account setup fee. A $15 activation fee applies to all accounts activated by phone or in-store.

If you have problems activating online, call us or visit your nearest TELUS store.

Selecting add-ons

Customize your service and save money with our selection of calling, messaging and data add-ons.

To order, call #123 or log in to your TELUS account to purchase add-ons free of charge. A $2 Service and Support fee applies to all add-ons added by a TELUS representative.

1 Service credit is applicable on new TELUS Prepaid activations only. Account setup fee may apply.
2 3G+ Prepaid clients will have access to voice and text services only at this time. 3G+ Prepaid clients will not have access to data services, such as MMS, web browsing, email or downloads such as ringtones, games and images at this time. Prepaid is not available on Mike. Certain non-TELUS devices may not have SMS capabilities, depending on handset configuration settings.

Make changes to your phone

Log in to your account to make changes to your existing phone.