What are PIN and PUK numbers?
Some prepaid SIM cards have a security mechanism in place that requires the subscriber to enter in a PIN (personal identification number) code every time the GSM cell phone is turned on. When a PIN code has been assigned it is important not to forget this code. If you enter the PIN code incorrectly into the phone 3 times in a row then your GSM cell phone will display a Blocked message on its LCD. When this occurs you will then be required to unblock your phone using the PUK code. If you enter the PUK phone incorrectly 10 times in a row you will block your SIM card indefinitely. All phones have a different set of procedures to unblock and you will need to consult your GSM cell phone manual when this occurs. We strongly suggest that if you have the PIN-check feature enabled on your SIM card, that you turn it off. Please consult your phone manual’s index under the “security” or “lock” section if unsure how to disable PIN-check.
