I have a Verizon or Sprint "world phone" from BlackBerry, Samsung, LG KP series, etc., can I use it with OneSimCard?
Yes, if you have a World Phone from Verizon or Sprint such as the BlackBerry (Bold, Curve, Tour, Pearl, Storm, 8830); LG (Fathom); LG KP Series, HTC (Touch, Ozone, Imagio); Samsung (Saga, Intrepid, Renown) you can use it with OneSimCard service. It may only require the special dialing instructions below to make outgoing calls (there is no additional charge). Receiving calls is the same as with any other phone.
To make an outgoing call you may need to do the following:
Initiate your call by sending a free SMS message from the regular SMS menu (not the OneSimCard Menu) of a OneSimCard enabled phone:
To: 9146 Message: 00 + Country Code + Number
For example, to call to Boston USA you should go to the SMS menu of the phone and send a message:
To: 9146 Message: 0016174895952
After your SMS is sent wait approximately 3-10 seconds. You will get a callback as usual and your call will be connected to the destination number.
Please Note:
1. You can not send this SMS from the SMS OneSimCard Menu of the phone, it must be sent using your phone's standard SMS function. You will not be charged for sending this SMS to 9146.
2. If you see on the screen that the message has not been sent, make sure that the SMS settings of your phone are correct and that the SMS Center number is set to: +3725099000
I have a Verizon or Sprint "world phone" from BlackBerry, Samsung, LG KP series, etc., can I use it with OneSimCard?
Yes, if you have a World Phone from Verizon or Sprint such as the BlackBerry (Bold, Curve, Tour, Pearl, Storm, 8830); LG (Fathom); LG KP Series, HTC (Touch, Ozone, Imagio); Samsung (Saga, Intrepid, Renown) you can use it with OneSimCard service. It may only require the special dialing instructions below to make outgoing calls (there is no additional charge). Receiving calls is the same as with any other phone.
To make an outgoing call you may need to do the following:
Initiate your call by sending a free SMS message from the regular SMS menu (not the OneSimCard Menu) of a OneSimCard enabled phone:
To: 9146 Message: 00 + Country Code + Number
For example, to call to Boston USA you should go to the SMS menu of the phone and send a message:
To: 9146 Message: 0016174895952
After your SMS is sent wait approximately 3-10 seconds. You will get a callback as usual and your call will be connected to the destination number.
Please Note:
1. You can not send this SMS from the SMS OneSimCard Menu of the phone, it must be sent using your phone's standard SMS function. You will not be charged for sending this SMS to 9146.
2. If you see on the screen that the message has not been sent, make sure that the SMS settings of your phone are correct and that the SMS Center number is set to: +3725099000
I have a Verizon or Sprint "world phone" from BlackBerry, Samsung, LG KP series, etc., can I use it with OneSimCard?
Yes, if you have a World Phone from Verizon or Sprint such as the BlackBerry (Bold, Curve, Tour, Pearl, Storm, 8830); LG (Fathom); LG KP Series, HTC (Touch, Ozone, Imagio); Samsung (Saga, Intrepid, Renown) you can use it with OneSimCard service. It may only require the special dialing instructions below to make outgoing calls (there is no additional charge). Receiving calls is the same as with any other phone.
To make an outgoing call you may need to do the following:
Initiate your call by sending a free SMS message from the regular SMS menu (not the OneSimCard Menu) of a OneSimCard enabled phone:
To: 9146 Message: 00 + Country Code + Number
For example, to call to Boston USA you should go to the SMS menu of the phone and send a message:
To: 9146 Message: 0016174895952
After your SMS is sent wait approximately 3-10 seconds. You will get a callback as usual and your call will be connected to the destination number.
Please Note:
1. You can not send this SMS from the SMS OneSimCard Menu of the phone, it must be sent using your phone's standard SMS function. You will not be charged for sending this SMS to 9146.
2. If you see on the screen that the message has not been sent, make sure that the SMS settings of your phone are correct and that the SMS Center number is set to: +3725099000
Which phones are compatible with OneSimCard service?
Most GSM unlocked Tri-band or Quad-Band phones are compatible with OneSimCard service.
Verizon & Sprint dual-mode CDMA/GSM "World Phones" such as BlackBerry (Bold, Curve, Tour, Pearl, Storm, 8830); LG (Fathom); HTC (Touch, Ozone, Imagio); Samsung (Saga, Intrepid, Renown), are compatible with OneSimCard, however require special dialing instructions shown here.
Some phones will allow calling only from OneSimCard menu. Some phones will allow calling directly, but with the use of prefix *146* as described in the user guide.
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 the OneSimCard menu or *146* by following the simple programming instructions below.
How to activate compatibility mode:
Open "OneSimCard" menu
Select "Settings"
Agree with message by pressing "Yes"
Dial digits "1101" and select "OK" (Screen will show "CC OptionX: ON" message)
Bear in mind that if you power the phone down and remove and reinstall the battery, you will need to go through this programming again.
Here is an incomplete list of compatible mobile phones with notes about specific OneSimCard compatibility. We are constantly working on updating this list. Please share with us your experience about your specific wireless phone model and we will share this information with others.
Will I Be Able to Send and Receive SMS Messages from and to Verizon, Sprint phones?
Yes, you will be able to Send and Receive SMS messages to and from Verizon and Sprint phones, although sometimes messages can be delayed or not delivered. Verizon and Sprint are CDMA carriers. They do not have a good connection to the GSM world carriers.
Do I need to change any settings on my phone when going abroad?
Some phones do require manual change of bands. If you were using the phone in USA or Canada (bands 850/1900) and then go to Europe (bands 900/1800) you might need to change bands. In most phones it is done in Settings - Networks menu.
When outside of North America make sure you have set:
Bands to 900/1800 GSM
Network selection to automatic
If your phone is not a quad-band phone, please make sure that the bands of your phone are those required in the country of your travel. You can look it up here.
Most newer phones do not require any manual band changes, but older phones like Motorola V66 and some others do.
Can I forward calls from my OneSimCard phone to another number?
Yes. Your OneSimCard mobile number can be forwarded to almost any other number around the world! It's 100% free to forward your OneSimCard phone number to many countries, including to U.S. or Canadian numbers. Forwarding to some countries, as well as to satellite phones, will carry a forwarding charge as listed in the Rates & Coverage page on OneSimCard.com. There are a few exceptions where calls can not be forwarded to certain numbers.
To enable/disable call forwarding from your online account:
Log in at OneSimCard.com and go to the My SIM Cards menu. Select your SIM card number and enable/disable Call Forwarding on this screen.
To enable/disable call forwarding from your phone:
Dial *146*081*XXXXXXXXXXXXX# and press Send/Talk (where XXXXXXXXXXXXX is the forward-to number in international format: 00+countrycode+number)
Newer SIM cards use *81* instead of *081*
Example: to forward to U.S. number 1-617-555-1212, dial *146*081*0016175551212# and press Send/Talk.
If you get an "Unkown Format?" message, dial *146*81*0016175551212#
To disable call forwarding, dial *146*080# and press Send/Talk. If you get an "Unknown Format?" message dial *146*80# and press Send/Talk.
Do I need to change any settings on my phone when going abroad?
Some phones do require manual change of bands. If you were using the phone in USA or Canada (bands 850/1900) and then go to Europe (bands 900/1800) you might need to change bands. In most phones it is done in Settings - Networks menu.
When outside of North America make sure you have set:
Bands to 900/1800 GSM
Network selection to automatic
If your phone is not a quad-band phone, please make sure that the bands of your phone are those required in the country of your travel. You can look it up here.
Most newer phones do not require any manual band changes, but older phones like Motorola V66 and some others do.
I have a Verizon or Sprint "world phone" from BlackBerry, Samsung, LG KP series, etc., can I use it with OneSimCard? 