We are here to help you get answers to your questions about OneSimCard phones and services.
I just activated my SIM card and can't make a successful test call. What's wrong?
If you just activated your SIM card and can not make a test call by following the instructions in the user manual, you will likely just need to power off the phone and power it back on again. The phone should automatically re-register with one of our partner networks. Remember, if you answer the test call when it rings you will be charged for the call.Is there an eSIM App for Apple iOS and Android devices?
Yes. The 1Sim eSIM app is available at:Can I disable per MB/Pay-As-You-Go data usage for DataMax SIM cards
Yes you can. On your online account, in the "My SIM cards" menu, you will see a section labeled "Select SIM Card." In that section there is a line labeled "Use w/o Plan." If you do not want to use data on a per MB/Pay-As-You-Go basis, and only consume data with a data plan, set this to "Off."How Do I Check The Balance Of Purchased Data Plan?
There are three ways to check the remaining balance of purchased data plan.
1. On-line in the Discount Section of the My SIM Cards menu of your web account or in the mini account at https://ma.onesimcard.com/
2. For eSIMs from the OneSim eSIM app
3. From OneSimCard mobile phone (for Universal, Expedition and eSIM World SIM cards only):
Dial the following: *146*942#
The remaining data balance will be displayed.
Is there a mobile app that will let me recharge my account and other services?
Yes! Our myOneSim app for the iPhone devices will let you easily access many account services, such as recharging your account, checking voicemail, ordering discount voice and text plans, and much more. MyOneSim is available for download from the App store. Find more information in the Help section of your online account.
DataMax SIM cards can't be managed by myOneSim app at this time
How do I make a call using OneSimCard global cell phone service?
To make a call:
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 Physical 3-in-1 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.
How do I prevent the service from expiring?
The OneSimCard phone number has no expiration, provided you made at least 1 call or sent an SMS once every 12 months.
However, the funds on the SIM expire 10 months after your last recharge. The minimum recharge amount is $25. You can keep the balance from expiring by simply recharging at least once every 10 months. If you let your balance expire, then all you need to do to get the service up and running again is to log in and add funds to your SIM card. Automatic recharge will be canceled if you let your funds expire.
NOTE: For Physical 3-in-1 DataMax & DataMax eSIM SIM cards, if the SIM card has no balance, the SIM will expire and be removed from the account after 7 days, unless there is a data package currently active on the SIM (not a future activation). If there is no balance on the SIM and the active data package expires, the SIM will expire 7 days following the expiration of the active data package.
An expired SIM can be restored for a $10.00 restoration fee plus a recharge of at least $25.00.
Is it free for someone to call my OneSimCard number using Viber?
Through a unique partnership with Viber, your primary OneSimCard number (+372) can be called free of charge for any Viber user! (requires activation and special dialing instructions, see below)
HOW: When this feature is activated, Viber users can call OneSimCard numbers for free by using a special dialing format +372800XXXXXXXX, where XXXXXXXX is the rest of the OneSimCard phone number after 372. For example, a OneSimCard user with the phone number +37212345678 should be called by dialing +37280012345678.
TO ACTIVATE: Log in to your OneSimCard account and go to the My SIM Cards menu. Scroll down to where it says "Incoming Viber Calls" and click Enable to activate this option.
COST: The call is free for the Viber user. The cost of receiving the Viber call is the same as receiving a call through a Personal Extra Number (PEN), i.e. the regular incoming call rate in the country you are in plus 20c/min. In countries with free incoming calls, like Italy or Japan, the cost will be just 20c/min.
PLEASE NOTE:
PLEASE NOTE: Viber is not available for the DataMax or DataMax eSIM
How to estimate the amount of internet data usage on my device?
General estimates for the amount of data used per service |
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Activity |
Data Usage |
Services |
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1 text only email with no attachment |
15KB |
6820 |
1 with attachment (attachments can vary greatly in size) |
300KB |
340 |
Web Browsing |
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1 static page visit |
300KB |
340 |
The estimate is just for viewing the page without |
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Social Media |
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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, |
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Music |
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1 min of streaming music |
500KB (30MB/hour) |
200 |
Downloading a 3-min song |
3.7MB |
25 |
Video |
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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
What are the advantages of using OneSim VoIP?
The main advantages are significant cost savings and the ability to call from countries where there is no voice roaming coverage available, or for DataMax or DataMax eSIMs
OneSim VoiP can be used from any Android or Apple ( iOS) device to make international LD calls even when you are not traveling. OneSim VoIP does not require having OneSimCard SIM being installed in the phone. OneSim VoIP can be used with Wi-Fi or 3G/4G - no difference. You just need to have OneSimCard account with the SIM VoIP capable PEN. Calling using OneSim VoIP will cost most of the time less than any other way of calling.
OneSim VoIP is available with the following SIM cards: Plus, Expedition (formerly Data & Roam), Europe & More, DataMax, and DataMax eSIM.© 2006-2025 Belmont Telecom Inc., DBA OneSimCard.com. All rights reserved