I have a OneSimCard SIM and my phone will not register on a roaming network, what's wrong?
Sometimes when moving from the USA, Canada or Mexico to another country, the SIM card will need to be reset to properly register on a new country roaming network.
Do I need to activate the SIM card when my order is received or purchased from a retail store?
Yes, you will need to activate the SIM card once the order is received.
All OneSimCard international SIM cards and international cell phones with SIM cards are shipped inactive to prevent theft and improve security. Only the person who placed the order for OneSimCard service can activate it.
Activation is very simple: When you receive the SIM, just log in to your account at www.OneSimCard.com and click the large Activate button you will see in the middle of the screen.
Retail Customers: If you purchased your SIM card through an online or brick-and-mortar retail store, you should have received activation instructions inside the product packaging. To activate retail SIM cards, go to www.OneSimCard.com/Retail enter your new OneSimCard international mobile number and fill out the form to register and activate the SIM card. You will be provided specific instructions on the registration page.
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.How do I order Discount Call, Text and Data plans?
You can order discount Call, Text and Data packages from your OneSimCard web account after you have received and activated your OneSimCard.Â
NOTE: for DataMax and DataMax eSIM, there are no call or text messaging discount package, since these are already deeply discounted through the 1SIM VoIP App.
To order a discount package for your SIM card, follow these steps:
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Future data plan activation:
a. You can set up the maximum number of times data packages to be activated automatically when the package is used up or expired.
b. You can set the date after which no packages will be activated, so when your travel is over no data packages will be activated and no charges will follow.
Note:Â eSIM World data plan activation may vary from regular Universal or Expedition SIM cards. Please follow directions on the account page.
To learn more about the availability of discount packages for different SIM cards and countries, please visit the Rates & Coverage page.
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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.
Will I get a bill for using OneSimCard service?
No. DataMax, DataMax eSIM, OneSimCard Universal, Expedition and eSIM World service is a prepaid service. You will not be able to spend more than you put on the SIM, except when you set the automatic recharge of the SIM. There are three simple ways to add funds to the balance of the SIM: from on-line, from the mobile phone and by setting up an automatic recharge. This pertains to both - purchased SIM cards.
For funding the 1SIM VoIP App, there are three simple ways to add funds to the balance of the account: from on-line, from the mobile phone and by setting up an automatic recharge.
I have an Apple iPhone. When I dial following your instructions it does not work. What's wrong?
 1. Locate OneSimCard Menu.
 On iPhones it is called SIM Applications menu and is located under Settings- Phone menu
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.
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.
Can I be notified of missed calls when my phone is off or outside of a coverage area?
Yes, for Universal, Expedition, and eSIM World Sim Cards, you will receive SMS or email notifications when you miss a call due to your phone being off or out of coverage. SMS notifications are sent when the phone is unavailable for a period up to 4 hours. Email notifications are sent, regardless of the time period, to the email address you have entered into your online voicemail profile. Notifications will be sent when you make/receive a call or enter a new roaming country. NOTE: if the caller leaves a voicemail message then you will not receive this extra missed call notification.Does iPhone Hotspot work with OneSimCard?
Yes. All unlocked iPhones' Hotspot feature works with OneSimCard SIM.© 2006-2024 Belmont Telecom Inc., DBA OneSimCard.com. All rights reserved