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How do you get ID without a T-Mobile phone number (for Home Internet)
I just signed up for Home Internet but can't get an ID to open an account because I don't have a T-Mobile phone number. Anyone solved that problem?
MajorRathbone wrote:
From HeavenM: "Hey folks! I am making some headway on this situation, but I do need to clarify one thing. When you enter the name, email, and password into the signup page that I linked, you should receive an email with a one-time PIN in your email. Even though it is asking for the phone number on the next screen, has anyone received that one-time pin while working in this loop?"
Yes. I receive the one-time confirmation code (PIN) every time I try to log-in. The one-time confirmation code is sent to the email that I used when signing up for T-Mobile internet. Unfortunately, when I enter the confirmation code, the next screen requests a phone number. As noted in a previous posting, if entering a non-T-Mobile phone number, the error message is that I need to verify that the T-Mobile phone number is correct (see screenshot above). If I enter the internet line number on the T-Mobile gateway, the error message is that my email is not recognized (again, see screenshot above). My T-Mobile gateway is able to receive messages -- e.g. when my auto-pay processes I receive a message on the gateway; when I phone customer service I receive follow-up messages.
How was BChat able to get access to their account? What is the trick?
I really appreciate everyone that let us know something was not working and providing examples and details. These have been extremely helpful and let us figure out what was missing. If you contact our customer support teams, there is a new process they can file to quickly resolve the registration issues.
You can call our customer support number or send us a direct message on Facebook or Twitter.
I have been talking with the amazing Home Internet teams about this registration process because we see that it can be a never ending loop.
@BChat @MajorRathbone Did you sign up for T-Mobile Internet online, in store, or over the phone? Do you have the receipt or confirmation email from when you signed up?
I know that the registration flow is really picky about the information matching EXACTLY what is shown on the original orders and this can make things a bit frustrating when there might have been a typo or want to use something different.
The screenshots that you shared are EXTREMELY helpful and I am reaching out again to make sure that we have a clear path forward to get you a T-Mobile ID.
