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11. OneSim VoIP
    • When I make a call using OneSim VoIP the quality of the call is not as good as the quality of the regular roaming connection. Can this be improved?

      The quality of a OneSim VoIP call is only defined by the quality of your Wi-Fi connection. This is the part of the connection that we can not control. Quality of the Wi-Fi connection is defined by many parameters, rather than just by the speed of the connection. With a good Wi-Fi connection the quality of the call will be similar to using our regular roaming network.
12. Troubleshooting Questions
    • I have a Samsung phone. When I dial following your instructions it does not work. What's wrong?

      Some phones such as Samsung and some other brands require dialing a specific prefix 146 in front of the dialed string when used with a OneSimCard.

      For example, calling to USA: Dial *146*0016175551212# and press the TALK (or SEND) button
      * is a star character located on the keypad 
      • To check your balance dial  *146*099 and press the TALK (or SEND) button
      • To add funds dial *146*098XXXX*ZZ and press the TALK (or SEND) button,
        where XXXX - 4 last digit of your credit card on file, ZZ - Recharge amount
      • You need to press * on your phone in the above dialing sequences
      • Activation of voice mail *146*091 and press the TALK (or SEND) button
      • Deactivation of voice mail *146*090 and press the TALK (or SEND) button
      • Check number of messages in Voice Mail *146*094 and press the TALK (or SEND) button
      • To listen to voice mail *146*095 and press the TALK (or SEND) button

      The sequence *146* can be used from any phone. However, most phones do not require it.

      It is possible to make almost any phone entirely compatible, so you can call directly without using OneSimCard menu or *146* by following these simple programming instructions below.

      How to activate compatibility mode:

        1. Locate and Open "OneSimCard" Menu. ( It could  be displayed as STK Menu)

              2. Select "Settings"

        Newer SIM Cards: Select "Compatibility" and make sure "On" is selected
        Older SIM Cards: After selecting Settings:
        1. Agree with message by pressing "Yes"
        2. Dial digits "1101" and select "OK" (Screen will show "CC OptionX: ON" message)

          Bear in mind that if you have powered your telephone down, and have removed and reinstalled the battery, you will need to follow the programming steps outlined above, again.
          d when used with a OneSimCard.

      13. Rates and Cost Questions
        • How to estimate the amount of internet data usage on my device?

          General estimates for the amount of data used per service

          Activity

          Data Usage

          Services
          per 100MB

          Email

          1 text only email with no attachment

          15KB

          6820

          1 with attachment (attachments can vary greatly in size)

          300KB

          340

          Web Browsing

          1 static page visit

          300KB

          340

          The estimate is just for viewing the page without
          interacting with page elements

           

           

          Social Media

          1 social media post with photo

          350KB

          290

          1 Instagram picture upload

          150KB

          680

          1 WhatsApp text message

          5.5 KB

          18610

          Uploading and viewing pictures, playing videos,
          application, and games will greatly increase the usage.

           

           

          Music

          1 min of streaming music

          500KB (30MB/hour)

          200

          Downloading a 3-min song

          3.7MB

          25

          Video

          1 min of streaming video (standard)

          4MB (240MB/hour)

          25

          1 min of streaming video (HD)

          15MB (900MB/hour)

          6



          Note: Data usage varies by device. The above examples are estimates only. The actual amount of data used for the described activity can vary.

          Standard definition (SD) video streaming rate: 533KBPS
          High Definition (HD) video streaming rate: 2000KBPS

          1MB = 1,024KB
          1GB = 1,024MB

      14. How To Use Questions
        • Is there any way to remove the callback ring after I dial a number?

          The  eSIM World, eSIM Asiania, OneSimCard Europe & More and Universal SIM cards do not use the callback to make an outgoing call in over 70 countries.

          Currently, the mobile application to remove the callback on other SIM cards is not available.

      15. Rates and Cost Questions
        • How does OneSimCard compare to the international roaming from the largest US carriers?

          OneSimCard can help you save a lot of money on international roaming abroad over large domestic carriers. Check out these rate tables to compare international roaming offerings from AT&T, Verizon,  and T-Mobile. 

           

           

      16. Troubleshooting Questions
        • I am traveling in Saudi Arabia and can receive calls, but I can't make an outgoing call. What should I do?

          Local carriers in Saudi Arabia sometimes block standard OneSimCard outgoing calls. If this happens you need to either (a) enter a compatibility code into the settings of your phone or (b) initiate your call by sending an SMS message from the regular SMS menu (not the OneSimCard menu) of your phone.

          How To Activate Compatibility Mode:

          1. Open "OneSimCard" menu
          2. Select "Settings"
          3. Agree with message by pressing "Yes"
          4. Dial digits "802" and select "OK" (screen will show message "output channel is SMS")

          Bear in mind that if you have powered your telephone down and removed and reinstalled the battery, you will need to follow the programming steps outlined above again.

          How To Deactivate Compatibility Mode:

          1. Open "OneSimCard" menu
          2. Select "Settings"
          3. Agree with message by pressing "Yes"
          4. Dial digits "801" and select "OK" (screen will show message "output channel is USSD")

          How To Dial Without Activating Compatibility Mode:

          Initiate your call by sending an SMS message from the regular SMS menu (not the OneSimCard menu) of your phone.

          To: 9146
          Message: 00 + Country Code + Number + 
          * is a star character located on the keypad

          For example, to call from Saudi Arabia to Boston USA you should go to the SMS menu of the phone and send a message:

          To: 9146
          Message: 0018574440686
          After your SMS is sent wait 3-10 seconds. You will get a callback as usual and your call will be connected to the destination number.

          Note 1: You can't send this SMS from the SMS OneSimCard menu of the phone.

          Note 2: If you see on the screen that the message has not been sent, make sure that SMS settings of your phone is complete and the SMS Center number is set to: +3725099000

           

          There are no special instructions to receive calls in these countries.

      17. Troubleshooting Questions
        • What should I do if my OneSimCard phone or SIM card is lost or stolen?

          If your phone or SIM card is lost or stolen and automatic recharge is on, this could be a serious problem.

          To prevent this, log in to your account and activate the option to block your service immediately after you notice your phone or SIM card is missing. You can find this option in the My SIM Cards menu. Your OneSimCard service for this SIM card number will be instantly blocked. The remaining balance on your lost SIM can be transferred to another SIM card on your account or you can order a replacement SIM card if you would like to keep your phone numbers from the lost SIM. However, the existing data package can’t be transferred to the new SIM card.

          Alternatively, you can contact customer service online or call 001-617-313-8888 for assistance.

      18. OneSim VoIP
        • How do I know if the Personal Extra Number (PEN) I currently have is OneSim VoIP compatible?

          Log in to your OneSimCard account, go to the My Sim Cards menu and scroll down. If your PEN is VoIP compatible you will see an option to create a OneSim VoIP account. At this time all OneSimCard PENs are SIM VOIP capable except for UK Mobile numbers.
      19. OneSim VoIP
        • Which phone number will be shown on the caller ID when I make a call using OneSim VoIP?

          Your active OneSim VoIP Personal Extra Number (PEN) will be shown on the caller ID.
      20. Rates and Cost Questions
        • Are there any discount call (voice) plans available for Europe or other countries?

          Yes, discount calling plans are available on select sim cards.

          "Discount A" Voice Calls Plan

          You can subscribe to the Discount Call Plan A for Europe (see country list below) and Turkey for just $3.99! Subscription is good for 30 days and will not automatically renew. This plan is available on the Plus and Universal SIM cards.

          Once the discount plan is activated, you will be able to make calls from the countries below for only $0.15/min starting with the second minute! The first minute will be charged at the regular outgoing call rate:

          Aland Islands, Austria, Azores, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Lithuania, Madeira, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Svalbard, Sweden, Turkey and United Kingdom.


          For example, in Spain where our regular outgoing call rate is $0.49/min, a 15 minute call to the U.S. will now cost $2.74 instead of $7.35!

          PLEASE NOTE: If you activate the discount A call plan, the special rate to make OneSimCard-to-OneSimCard calls and to call the voicemail system will not be available. Activation of this discount plan will also cancel the Discount B - Bucket of Minutes to USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. You will be charged for those calls according to the discount call plan rate. Discount rate not applicable for calls to Customer Support. Calling to some countries costs extra. Please consult our rates page for more details.

          The discount voice subscription can be activated online by logging in to your account or by sending a command from your phone.

          • From your online account: Log in, go to the 'My Sim Cards' menu and scroll down to the Discount Plans section to activate the subscription. Once activated, your account will display when the discount rate is set to expire.

          • From your handset: To activate, simply dial *146*931# and press Send. If successful, you will see the following message on your screen: Discount Voice price activated. To check how many days remain on your subscription, dial *146*932# and press Send. The expiration date will also be displayed online in your 'My SIM Cards' menu. To deactivate discount call feature dial *146*930*1#. Deactivation of the feature will not cause the cost of the discount package to be refunded. This feature is needed when you make more calls between two OneSimCard phones than calling to any other places.

          "Discount B" Voice Calls Plan



          The Minute Buckets offer calling from 130 countries to United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand at deeply discounted rates. These plans are available on the Standard, Plus and Universal SIM cards.



          Available Discount B plans:

          Discount B

          Duration 

          Plan Size

          Cost

          Junior

          7 days

          200 Min

          visit the rates page

          Standard

          14 days

          400 Min

          visit the rates page

          Max

          30 days

          900 Min

          visit the rates page

          The Minute Bucket minutes will be usable in all countries where the package is available.

          The following additional rules govern Minute Bucket purchases:

          • Only one package can be activated at a time.
          • Additional buckets could be ordered consecutively.
          • If one of the Minute Buckets is purchased, any other activated voice packages or discounts will be deactivated.
          • Calls to Customer Support will be deducted from the Minute Bucket package minutes.
          • Calls between OneSimCard phones and calls to the user’s Voicemail are not included in the Minute Bucket packages.
          • After the time period of the Minute Bucket package has expired, any remaining minutes will be lost.
          • Once the bucket is used up, the billing will revert to standard calling rates.
          • Bucket Minutes are used for outgoing calls only. Incoming calls on the main 372 number of the SIM are free and unlimited.

          To see countries where the Minute Buckets apply, go to the Rates and Coverage page and select From and To Country and the Plus SIM type in the pull-down menu. Visit the Rates and Coverage page.

           

          Please note:

          • It's not possible to purchase more than one voice plan at once
          • If one of the voice plans is purchased, all other discount plans are automatically deactivated
          • Calls from SIM to SIM and Voicemail are not included in this plan

          Activation of the plan:

          To order a voice plan, login to your OneSimCard web account, click on the My SIM Cards menu and navigate to the Discount Voice Plans section. Select the desired plan and click one of the Activate buttons. Follow the system prompts to finish the activation. 

          NOTE: There are no discount plans available on OneSIM VoIP. Because the cost of OneSIM VoIP is so deeply discounted, there are no packages available for voice on OneSIM VoIP.

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