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"The subscriber you have dialed is not in service" when calling a Bark Phone

There's an issue with the Bark Phone's SIM card or billing. 

If you call a Bark Phone and hear this message, it usually points to a SIM card or billing issue. Start by checking billing, then work through the steps on the Bark Phone.
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Check your parent app

  1. On your own device, open up your parent app / dashboard.
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    • If your subscription is paused, that's likely the cause. Contact us to remove the pause.
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  2. Tap Account.
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    • If there's a credit card error, update your card and try again. If billing looks fine, continue below.
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On the Bark Phone

  1. Turn the Bark Phone off, wait 30 seconds, and turn it back on. Then, see if the issue is resolved.
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  2. If the issue continues, let's swipe down from the top of the screen twice. Make sure Mobile Data is turned on.
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  3. If the issue persists, let's check the SIM card:
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    • On your kid's Bark Phone, open the Settings app.
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    • Tap Connections.
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    • Tap SIM Manager.
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    • Look for Bark SIM in the SIM1 slot.
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      • If it's in the SIM2 slot, remove the SIM card tray and move it to SIM1.
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      • If it's already in SIM1 and shows the correct number, contact us with a photo of the SIM settings and a description of what you've tried.

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