Basic Troubleshooting
Error Messages
Iphone Troubleshooting
Android Troubleshooting
What Do You Do?
100

How will you know which TS steps to perform on the customer's device?

Based off device (android or iphone) and the issue 

100

What's a good way to find out the root cause of the issue and receive the accurate error message?

Rebooting Device 

100

What devices are ESIM compatible ?

Iphone SE (2nd or 3rd gen) or HIGHER

100

List 2 TS steps that is preformed before adding APN's on device.

-Check the software version

-Reset network settings 

100

What do you if the customer request to update her billing information?

Politely advised her you are an tech agent and after the issue at hand is handled you can transfer to CS

200

Name 5 common issues that will only require basic troubleshooting

-data issues

-MMS 

-SMS 

-Voicemail

-SIM errors

200

What step should be completed before adding new apn settings? 

Reset Network Settings

200

What's the latest version an Iphone should be updated too?

17.5.1

200

What's the latest version an android should be updated too?

14

200

Which 3 features PT offers but are not guaranteed to work on all devices?

eSIM, Hotspot, WI-FI calling

300

Which troubleshooting step should be avoided until all steps have been performed for device

Ticket

300

Will troubleshooting steps for Android and iPhone be the same? 

No

300

For what devices should you use the IMEI2 to activate the eSIM?

iPhone 13 series and below

300

What step is strictly for android devices ONLY?

Verifying or Installing Apn Settings 

300

What do you do if customer states her device is locked under our carrier?

advised the customer Puretalk does not lock devices unless purchased from PT and to reach out to carrier the device was purchased from

400

How can you identify if the customer's having a service area issue?

If they are able to use the service in one area but not in another area 

400

If a customer's device is showing the following errors : Not Registered on Network, Mobile Network Not Available, or Emergency Calls Only What TS steps would you take?

Reset Network Settings , Add APNs

400

Name 2 steps that should always be performed?

Check the latest ios version and reset network settings

400

How can you deem an android device sim locked before completing all the troubleshooting steps?

If you are unable to add apn settings (mobile networks will be grayed in device)

400

What do you do if customer request an call forwarding for their MDN? 

 Direct customer to dial **21* followed by the number you wish the calls to forwarded to, followed by #. 

500

What is the best way to figure out the root of an issue?

Reboot the device 

500

The customer states that they're getting error message "Balance Too Low", what's the first thing you check on the account ?

Service package & make sure the USSD message is disabled 

500

What steps are required to activate eSIM?

Previous eSIM should be deleted, physical sim should be removed, correct imei or imei2 should be updated, update correct EID, reset network settings, and connect back to wifi

500

TRUE or FALSE We are able to guarantee hotspot, Wi-Fi calling, and visual voicemail for android devices.

FALSE

500

What should you do if the previous eSIM is interrupted from our service?

Request New eSIM ( after previous eSIM was deleted, verify the correct IMEI and EID, reset network settings and device is connected back wi-fi)