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11. Ordering Questions
    • Does OneSimCard offer any Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC) phones?

      Yes. You can find a list of available HAC phones here.
12. Ordering Questions
    • Is there a nano-SIM version available for my iPhones or other phones?

      Yes! Just select "nano size" or buy a 3-in-1 SIM that contains all 3 sim sizes during checkout.

13. 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.

      14. Troubleshooting Questions
        • The battery in my phone does not last long? It got fully drained during the flight to Europe. Why?

          There can be a number of reasons why a battery does not hold a charge. Excluding the possibility of it being a faulty battery, there is another important factor to consider. If your phone is not registered on a roaming network, the battery will drain very quickly as the phone is constantly searching for a network to register on. So, if you get on a 6 hour flight and do not turn the phone off, or put it into airplane mode, by the time you land at the airport your battery will be drained and you will not be able to call back home.

          The same thing will happen in those areas with spotty or weak signal network coverage - the battery will drain very fast. It is always a good idea to have an extra battery with you when you travel abroad.

           

      15. Troubleshooting Questions
        • I have an Apple iPhone. When I dial following your instructions it does not work. What's wrong?

          This reply does not apply to OneSimCard Europe & More SIM or newer SIM cards purchased after January 2017.
          Older SIM cards might require entering the compatibility code on your  iPhone.

          How to activate compatibility mode:

           1. Locate OneSimCard Menu.

           On iPhones it is called SIM Applications menu and is located under Settings- Phone menu

          1. Open "OneSimCard" menu ( SIM Applications)
          2. Select "Settings
          Newer SIM Cards: Select Compatibility option 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.


          We strongly recommend you to watch very short video tutorials for iPhone that will help you to understand how to make calls, SMS and data on your OneSimCard iPhone.
          If your phone is not Jail-Broken, you still can use OneSimCard Assist app available from iTunes. This app will help you to dial numbers properly by correcting mis-dialed numbers and will allow easy access to OneSimCard functions like checking balance, recharging your SIM, activating discounts and others.

          These videos are available in the Help Menu of your OneSimCard Portal. You need to log in to your OneSimCard account first and then proceed to the Help Menu to be able to access these videos.

          Again, this is for older SIM Cards. Newer SIM cards do not require entering any codes in iPhone or other types of phones.
      16. How To Use Questions
        • How do I make a call using OneSimCard global cell phone service?

          To make a call:

          • Dial 00-CountryCode-AreaCode-Number and press the TALK/SEND button.
            Example: To call OneSimCard Support in the USA you would dial 00 1 617 3138888 and press TALK/SEND. 

          With Europe & More, Univesal and eSIM World that do not use the callback to make a call, you will just get connected.
           
          With OneSimCard Plus SIM or Expedition (formerly Data & Roam) SIMs:

          After pressing the TALK/SEND button you will see a variable message on the screen (for example 'Wait for call') which you can ignore and your phone will ring back in a few seconds. Answer this ring as you normally would answer any incoming call. Your call will then be connected.

          If you are unsure about how to properly dial an international number, follow this link for detailed country by country dialing instructions.

          For DataMax, and DataMax eSIM cards, you can place calls using our low cost OneSIM VoIP service. OneSim VoIP costs much less than traditional voice roaming.

      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. How To Use Questions
        • Can I check my Voice Mail from a phone other than my OneSimCard phone?

          Yes. You can access the Voice Mail from other phones.

          First you need to set up a voicemail password by either calling from your OneSimCard phone or logging in to your account and clicking on the Voicemail link.

          Once the password is set up, you can dial voice mail access number:

          Toll Free access number for customers in the U.S. or Canada to retrieve voicemail for free: 1-866-703-4770

          Local U.S. number for worldwide customers to retrieve voicemail: 1-213-805-2905

          New Online Voicemail Feature: You can now listen to voicemail for free by logging in to your account and clicking on the Voicemail link. There, you can also set voicemail to be emailed to you as an audio file and change passwords and other settings.

          IMPORTANT NOTE: Voicemail messages will be automatically purged from your inbox after one month, so please be sure to save the content of any important messages before they are deleted.
          This does not apply to DataMax SIM cards
      19. How To Use Questions
        • How do I set up SMS text messaging on my phone?

          SMS messaging usually works without any additional setup of the phone.
          In rare cases when there are issues sending or receiving text messages, please look at the following:

          Problem with Sending SMS:

          • Incorrect SMSC number (SMS Service Center Address) in handset settings.

          SMSC number should be set as follows:

           

          1. For Standard  and Plus OneSimCard SIM: +3725099000 for all countries except:

          a. China:  +85290296747

           

          2. For the Expedition (former Data & Roam) SIM as well as for Europe & More SIM: +37256100041

           

          Special instructions for Apple Phones:

          With Apple iPhones to check SMSC:

          From the phone dialer Dial *#5005*7672# 

          You will see the SMSC set currently on the phone. 

          To change the SMSC on Iphone dial: 

          Plus and Standard SIMs: **5005*7672*+3725099000# for all countries except China and **5005*7672*+85290296747# if in China.

          Expedition (formerly Data & Roam) and Europe & More SIMs in any country: **5005*7672*+37256100041#

           

          If your phone requires the name of Message Center Name enter: SMSC
          SMS lifetime is short - must be at least 2 hours or set to Maximum settings.
          Try sending SMS from OneSimCard menu

           

           Problem with Receiving SMS:

          • Receiving Handset does not have enough free memory for incoming SMS.
          • Receiving Handset was turned off or out of the coverage area during SMS lifetime set on the sending phone - usually 2 hours.
          • Sender's SMS provider does not have an agreement with the receiving network.
      20. Ordering Questions
        • When does a Personal Extra Number (PEN) subscription start?

          New SIM card orders with PENs

          Your monthly, quarterly, bi-annual or annual subscription to a Personal Extra Number starts the moment your order has been shipped. If you do not need your Extra Number to be active right away, you can always wait and order an Extra Number later at any time by logging into your account.

          eSIM orders on onesimcard.com do not require shipping.

          PENs added to existing SIM cards

          These PEN subscriptions are activated right after the order has been processed. The activation is virtuallyinstant, unless your PEN order requires additional documents for verification. Please see the local number information page for the list of any additional document requirements by country.

          Free Trial PENs

          Many SIM cards come with Free Trial PENs that are inactive by default. You can activate Free trial PENs at any time from your account.

          BANK SMS Verification PEN

          The SMS Verification PEN is the only PEN that can be used without a SIM card. These PENs are activated instantly if ordered on their own or added to an existing active SIM card.

           

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