How do I warm up my SIM card?

Before you start sending hundreds of texts a day, there’s one important step you don’t want to skip — warming up your SIM card.

It’s a bit like stretching before a workout. You might feel ready to go full speed, but if your SIM jumps into high-volume messaging too soon, your carrier might slam the brakes. Not fun.

Why Warming Up Matters

Carriers keep an eye on texting behavior. They’re looking for patterns that match real human activity — not mass marketing.

If they see dozens of texts flying out with zero replies, or if every message looks the same, it’s a red flag. The result? You might get throttled, flagged, or even blocked.

What Carriers Like to See

• Back-and-forth conversations

• A good balance of sent and received messages

• Unique messages that don’t look automated

In short: if it feels human, you’re in the clear.

The QuickText Warm-Up Plan

For the first 3 to 5 days after activating your SIM:

• Message at least 15 different contacts (friends, family, colleagues — anyone you can chat with)

• Focus on real, back-and-forth conversations

• Avoid sending mass or identical messages

It doesn’t have to be complicated. A few real conversations per day is enough to build trust with your carrier.

Final Thought

Warming up your SIM isn’t about jumping through hoops — it’s about starting off on the right foot. A few days of thoughtful texting now can save you a lot of headaches later.

Just show your carrier you’re a human, not a robot.