What to do if I am unable to unlock my mobile phone?
How do I know if my phone is locked or unlocked?
To determine if your phone is locked, if you haven't already purchased a OneSimCard international SIM card then call your wireless provider. If you have already purchased from us then insert the OneSimCard SIM card. If you get any of the following messages on your screen after entering the pin then your phone is locked:
Some mobile phone carriers lock their phones so they can't be used with other carriers. The simplest way to find out if the phone is locked is to borrow a SIM card from anybody who is using a different mobile service provider. If you power-up the phone and it recognizes the SIM card, your phone is unlocked and OneSimCard's international SIM card will work as well.
If you need to unlock the phone, we suggest contacting your carrier or phone manufacturer for unlocking information or services.
US Customers can read more about unlocking phones in this article of the Computer World magazine.
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Can I keep receiving calls made to my regular cell phone or landline numbers while traveling abroad?
Yes, you can easily forward calls from your regular cell phone number, home phone, office, etc. to your OneSimCard phone while you're abroad!
Your OneSimCard international SIM card comes with both a European and U.S. number. To forward your regular U.S. numbers to the SIM, just set them to forward to the U.S. number that's included with your SIM card.
You can also order unlimited Personal Extra Numbers (PEN) - Local or Toll Free - in many different countries, including USA, Canada, UK, France, Italy and Spain. For example, if you work or live in the UK and want to keep receiving calls made to your regular UK numbers, just add a UK PEN to your SIM card and set up call forwarding to that new number.
Calls received through a PEN will be charged an additional 20c/min to the incoming rate of the country you are in. The exception is calls received through a UK-Mobile PEN which is only charged an additional 25c per call.
Please Note: Your subscription to a Personal Extra Number starts the moment your order is shipped. If you do not need your PEN to be active right away, you can always wait and order a PEN later at any time by logging in to your account.
Different carriers use different ways of programming call forwarding. Below are instructions to setup call forwarding with various US wireless carriers. We urge you to test the call forwarding a few days prior to your trip, and to call your US wireless carrier for assistance if needed.
Alltel, Sprint PCS, Verizon Wireless, Nextel, Cricket Wireless
To activate Call Forwarding:
To deactivate Call Forwarding:
T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless GSM phones
To activate Call Forwarding:
To deactivate Call Forwarding:
Please note that Sprint and Nextel may charge an extra 20c/min on forwarded calls.
What Are Additional Calling Options Available?
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.
How Do I Check The Balance Of Purchased Data Plan?
There are three ways to check the remaining balance of purchased data plan.
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1. On-line in OneSimCard Menu of your account in the Discount Section of the page.
2. On Apple devices from OneSimCard Assist app
3. From OneSimCard mobile phone:Â
   Dial the following: *146*942#
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The remaining data balance will be displayed.
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:
SMSC number should be set as follows:
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1. For Standard  and Plus OneSimCard SIM: +3725099000 for all countries except:
a. China:  +85290296747
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2. For the Expedition (former Data & Roam) SIM as well as for Europe & More SIM: +37256100041
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Special instructions for Apple Phones:
With Apple iPhones to check SMSC:
From the phone dialer Dial *#5005*7672#Â
You will see the SMSC set currently on the phone.Â
To change the SMSC on Iphone dial:Â
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:Â **5005*7672*+37256100041#
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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
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 Problem with Receiving SMS:
How do I know if USA, Canada or UK Mobile PEN I order is capable of receiving SMS?
To see if your PEN is capable of receiving SMS, please log in to your on-line account at www.OneSimCard.com. In the Recharge Menu next to the PEN you will see if it is SMS capable or not. You can also see there if this PEN could be used for VOIP or not.How should I send an SMSÂ to get charged only 15 cents per text message?
There are two ways for SMS message to be sent:
Bear in mind that sending SMS messages to the abbreviated special SMS destinations like voting, music downloads, etc. will cost you $9.00 per message.
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What Is the Difference Between "Direct Dial" and "Callback Dial" calling?
Direct Dial calling allows the caller to enter the international call prefix, country calling code and telephone number and then be directly connected to the person they are calling. This is how you dial when using your regular mobile service. Direct Dial Calling is standard on the OneSimCard Europe & More, OneSimCard Universal and eSIM.
Callback calling also allows the caller to enter the international call prefix, country calling code and telephone number. After the called number is entered, the user immediately receives an incoming call connecting the user to person called. Callback is very simple to use and allows for low cost calling on the OneSimCard Plus and OneSimCard Expedition (formerly Data & Roam). Callback does not increase the connection time. It is the same as with Direct Dial.
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