Many charge an activation fee of $35 or so.
An activation fee is typically a set amount for any account.
The "Premium" games are the most popular and to play those against other humans requires an activation fee per game title.
The only upfront money required is a $300 activation fee.
Both services charge a $15 activation fee and offer a discount online.
It can be enabled after paying an activation fee of $20.
On the plus side, they now let you buy out of your 2 year contract after 1 year for just $35 (activation fee).
There is still a one-time activation fee of no more than $50 to pay.
Most cellular service contracts come with a one-time activation fee of around $35.
There is a US$15 activation fee for every radio activated.