Monday, April 13, 2015

NuevaTel PCS | Viva : PUK code Retrieval | SIM unlock

The default PIN Number for all Viva or NuevaTel PCS Prepaid and Postpaid mobile SIM card is 1234 .But if you type it wrongly , for 3 attempts then the PIN will be locked and ask for PUK code.

Viva or NuevaTel PCS is the major telecom network which offers high speed data connection to Bolivia , Dominican Republic customers  through Prepaid and postpaid plans.

Viva or NuevaTel PCS Mobile SIM card has an inbuilt PIN code and PUK code for security purpose. The SIM card will be blocked if you enter your PIN number wrongly for 3 times.
Then the Phone will request to enter PUK code to reset your PIN number.



You can find your Viva or NuevaTel PCS PUK (Personal Unlocking Key) through following methods.
Expand the method to know more.

>Find PUK through Helpline


  • Call 800 14 1414 (non-toll free number) from other network or 103  Viva or NuevaTel PCS mobile phone
  • Enter the option to speak with customer care
  • Request for a PUK code and note it down
  • Enter it in your locked Viva or NuevaTel PCS mobile phone and reset your PIN number
  • Now your phone will be unlocked..

>Retrieve PUK Online


  • Go to official webpage of Viva or NuevaTel PCS mobile and click the live chat option
  • Give your credentials and inform that your phone is locked. They will provide the PUK code after confirming that you are the owner of the SIM card
  • Note the PUK code and enter it in your locked mobile SIM card
  • Now , your mobile will ask to reset the PIN
  • Provide a new PIN and proceed to unlock your phone.
>Welcome mail /SMS option


If you have welcome mail that you got when buying theViva or NuevaTel PCS Chip or sim card, you can directly note the PUK code printed in the mail and enter it in your locked mobile phone.
Currently Viva or NuevaTel PCS mobile do not provide option for obtaining PUK code through SMS.
So, Please try any one of the above methods to retrieve you PUK code.


    Maximum Limit for PUK code entering is 10 attempts. Then the SIM be be blocked and need to replace with anew SIM card . So better be careful while entering PUK code


    Friday, April 10, 2015

    Get PUK code & Reset PIN number : C Spire Wireless | SouthernLINC| Cincinnati Bell Wireless | Alaska Wireless | Verizon Wireless

    This article will help you to get the PUK code for your locked SIM card and reset your PIN number to make your mobile phone work again.

    C Spire Wireless , SouthernLINC, Cincinnati Bell Wireless ,Alaska Wireless , Verizon Wireless  are the leading mobile network providers in Mexico. The SIM cards provided by these networks are equipped with a PIN number to ensure security of the customers. 

    The SIM card of these mobile phone networks are inbuilt with 4 Digit PIN code and 8 Digit PUK code. PUK code is called as Personal Unlocking key and sometime PIN unlocking Key.

    If you enter the PIN code wrongly for three times, then the phone will be locked and ask for PUK code. If you enter PUK code wrongly for 10 times, then the SIM will be permanently blocked and you have to buy a new SIM .



    So, In order to retrieve your PUK code and reset the PIN number , follow the procedure provided below for your network.


    >SouthernLINC Wireless

    SothernLINC Wireless offers 24 hours customer helpline to extend their support to their customers.

    If you want to unblock your PUK code and reset your PIN , follow the below procedure.
    1. From antoher SouthernLINC mobile call 611 or Landline or anyother mobile , call  toll free number 1 800 818 5462 or 1 800 818 LINC
    2. Press the option to speak with customer care
    3. Inform that your phone is requesting for PUK code .
    4. You might be asked to provide identity verification for security purpose
    5. Note down the PUK code provided and enter it on your blocked mobile phone
    6. Enter a New PIN number and remember it
    7. Now your phone will work as usual.
    >Cincinnati Bell Wireless & Verizon Wireless

    As you should know, Cincinnati Bell Wireless has been sold to Verizon wireless. So you can seek Verizon Customer service support to unlock your locked PUK  code .

    Go to Verizon Wireless official website and choose live chat option to request for PUK code or
    Call 611 from your mobile phone or (800) 922-0204 from anyother phone to speal with customer care.
    Request for PUK code. Enter it in to your locked mobile phone.

    You can also try Cincinnati customer service if the above method fails.

    In a piece of paper, note down your SIM number printed on the SIM card.

    If you are calling from another Telcel mobile, from landlines ,other network or from other country then call
    •  888-391-3925 or 513-565-3911 from another network phone
    • 611 from Cincinnati Bell Wireless
    •  And choose the option to unlock PUK or speak with customer care.
    You can also try my account page in official website of
    Note the PUK code provided and enter it in the locked phone.

    Reset your PIN number with new one.

    Now your phone will be unlocked and you can use it normally.

    >C Spire Wireless

    In a piece of paper, note down your SIM number printed on the SIM card.

    If you are calling from another C Spire Wireless mobile, then call 1 855 277 4735 or 1 855 CSPIRE5 , toll free customer care number for C Spire wireless and choose the option to unlock PUK or speak with customer care

    Note the PUK code provided and enter it in the locked phone.

    Reset your PIN number with new one.

    Now your phone will be unlocked and you can use it normally
    >GCI Alaska

    In a piece of paper, note down your SIM number printed on the SIM card.

     Go to official website of GCI Alaska and chat online wiht customer care to get your puk code. Or

    If you are calling from another state mobile, then call
    • 1-800-800-4800 (Statewide)
      and choose the option to unlock PUK or speak with customer care.

    If you are calling from land line ,other network or from other country then call
    • 868-0316 (Anchorage)
    Note the PUK code provided and enter it in the locked phone.

    Reset your PIN number with new one.

    Now your phone will be unlocked and you can use it normally