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61. OneSim VoIP
    • What is required to use the OneSim VoIP mobile application?

      OneSimCard VoIP requires you to order a compatible Personal Extra Number (PEN). Most of the PENs we offer are OneSim VoIP enabled. You also need to have an Android phone with software version 8 or higher, or Apple device (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) with iOS 6.1 or higher.

      Once you have an active OneSim VoIP enabled PEN, you will be able to see the option to create a OneSim VoIP account in the My SIM Cards menu of your online account. NB: YOU MUST create the 1SIM VoIP account in your account online on the "My SIM Cards" menu. Simply purchasing a PEN and  downloading the mobile app DOES NOT create the VoIP account.

62. 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. 

       

       

63. Troubleshooting Questions
    • I just arrived in a foreign country and my phone is not working, what should I do?

      If you left your phone on during your flight or cruise then you should fully power down and restart your phone. Once your phone powers back on it should automatically select an available roaming network.

      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.
      In some countries like in USA turning off 3G mode of the phone will make it quicker for the phone to register on the network.
64. OneSim VoIP
    • How does OneSim VoIP work when the call is received?

      When someone dials your OneSim VoIP enabled Personal Extra Number (PEN), the system will first check if your OneSimCard phone is registered with the OneSim VoIP app on a Wi-Fi network. If it is registered, the call will be sent using VoIP. If the OneSim VoIP app is not running or it is not registered on a Wi-Fi network, then the call will be sent using the standard OneSimCard roaming network and charged our standard roaming rates.
65. 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.

       

66. Troubleshooting Questions
    • Will a OneSimCard international SIM card work with my mobile phone?

      OneSimCard will work with almost any unlocked GSM tri-band or quad-band cell phone. A partial list of compatible cell phones that we have tested can be viewed here.

      If you need to unlock the phone, we suggest contacting your carrier or phone manufacturer for unlocking information or services.

      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.

      If you are still unsure whether your cell phone is compatible, contact support or purchase an international cell phone and SIM card bundle from us, which all come preloaded with our international SIM card, $10 balance  and OneSimCard Apps Installed.

67. Ordering Questions
    • Do international cell phones purchased from OneSimCard come with a warranty?

      Unless otherwise noted, all phones sold on OneSimCard.com come with our standard 90-day replacement warranty. This warranty covers any mechanical defects, but does not include damage due to Acts of God, neglect, water damage, or other intentional or unintentional abuses of the phone. OneSimCard does offer extended warranties available for purchase.

68. How To Use Questions
    • How to activate and set up the mobile data service on your mobile device or tablet?

      1. Log in to your account at www.onesimcard.com using the email address and password you entered during the activation or registration of the SIM.
      2. To enable data, go to your My SIM Cards menu, select your SIM card, scroll down to Internet Data and click ‘Enable’.
      2a. For DataMax SIM cards, you can disable Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG)/Per MB data on your online account in the "My SIM Cards" menu. You will see " in the "Select SIM Card" section an area labeled "Use w/o Plan:" to disable per MB data use, this should be turned off. It is recommended to use data plans whenever/wherever available.
      3. Turn on Data Roaming on your phone.
      This is all that is needed for mobile data to work.



69. eSIM
    • Do you offer an eSIM option for iPhones, Androids or Tablets?

      Yes. The OneSimCard eSIM option is available for use with iOS and Android phones, smart watches and even Windows tablets.

      eSIM is not a physical SIM, but rather a program that can be downloaded to eSIM compatible phones and device.

      The list of supported devices includes:

      iOS:
      • iPhone 15 Pro Max
      • iPhone 15 Pro
      • iPhone 15 Plus
      • iPhone 15
      • iPhone 14 Pro Max
      • iPhone 14 Pro
      • iPhone 14 Plus
      • iPhone 14
      • iPhone 13 Pro Max
      • iPhone 13 Pro
      • iPhone 13 mini
      • iPhone 13
      • iPhone 12 Pro Max
      • iPhone 12 Pro
      • iPhone 12 mini
      • iPhone 12
      • iPhone 11 Pro Max
      • iPhone 11 Pro
      • iPhone 11
      • iPhone XS
      • iPhone XS Max
      • iPhone XR
      • iPhone SE 3 (2022)
      • iPhone SE 2 (2020)


      Apple iPad models with an eSIM:

      • iPad Pro 11" (1st Gen or later)
      • iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd Gen or later)
      • iPad Air (3rd Gen or later)
      • iPad (7th Gen or later)
      • iPad mini (5th Gen or later)

      Android:
      • Arrows A101 FC
      • Fairphone 4
      • Google Pixel Fold
      • Google Pixel 8 Pro
      • Google Pixel 8
      • Google Pixel 7a
      • Google Pixel 7 Pro
      • Google Pixel 7
      • Google Pixel 6 Pro
      • Google Pixel 6
      • Google Pixel 6a
      • Google Pixel 5
      • Google Pixel 4
      • Google Pixel 4a
      • Google Pixel 4 XL
      • Honor Magic 4 Pro
      • Honor Magic 5 Pro
      • Huawei P40
      • Huawei P40 Pro
      • Huawei Mate 40 Pro
      • Motorola RAZR 40 Ultra
      • Motorola EDGE 40 Pro
      • Motorola G53 5G
      • Motorola G52J 5G
      • Motorola G53J 5G
      • Nokia XR21
      • Nokia G60
      • Nokia X30
      • Nuu X5
      • Oppo Find X3
      • Oppo Find X3 Pro
      • Oppo Find X5
      • Oppo Find X5 Pro
      • Oppo Find N2 Flip
      • Oppo Reno 5 A
      • Oppo A55s
      • Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G
      • Rakuten Hand 5G
      • Rakuten Mini
      • Rakuten Big‑S
      • Rakuten Big
      • Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
      • Samsung Galaxy Fold
      • Samsung Galaxy Note20
      • Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
      • Samsung Galaxy S23
      • Samsung Galaxy S23+
      • Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
      • Samsung Galaxy S22
      • Samsung Galaxy S22+
      • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
      • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
      • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
      • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
      • Samsung Galaxy S20
      • Samsung Galaxy S20+
      • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
      • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
      • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
      • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
      • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
      • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G Fold
      • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G
      • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
      • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
      • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
      • Sharp Aquos R8 Pro
      • Sharp Aquos Sense 7
      • Sharp Aquos Sense 4 lite
      • Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
      • Sony Xperia 1 IV
      • Sony Xperia 5 IV
      • Sony Xperia 10 IV
      • Sony Xperia 1 V
      • Sony Xperia 5 V
      • Sony Xperia 10 V
      • Xiaomi 12T Pro
      • Xiaomi 13
      • Xiaomi 13 Pro
      • Xiaomi 13 Lite

      Windows 10:
      Acer Swift 7, ASUS NovaGo, HP Envy x2, Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 630, Lenovo Yoga 630, Microsoft Surface Pro X/Go 2/Pro with LTE Advanced.

      Learn more about eSIM compatibility on the eSIM page.

       Note: iPhonesmanufactured for the Chinese Market have 2 physical SIM card slots and are not eSIM capable. Pixel 3a can't use eSIM if the phone was purchased in Japan, or if bought with Verizon or Charter service.
70. How To Use Questions
    • 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."

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