Frequently Asked Questions
The procedure to make calls from your XXSIM is very simple and the same in the whole world. XXSIM works with a callback function that is used when making calls.
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Always dial the wished number in the international format, eg. 003312345678 or +3312345678, or dial the number saved in your phone memory. Note: You have to save the numbers you need in the international format.
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You will then immediately receive a message telling you that you will be called back.
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After 4 seconds your phone will ring.
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Pick up the phone and your communication is established.
On some older mobile phones it is possible that the callback function will not work. If that is the case, do the following:
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Dial *146* before the number you wish to dial and then press the call button. Eg. *146*003312345678#(dial button).
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You will immediately receive a message telling you that you will be called back.
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After 4 seconds your phone will ring.
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Pick up the phone and your communication is established.
Note: For Samsung, BlackBerry and iPhone users, or r other users that encounter problems while making direct calls: You have to deactivate the call function CC Option X. Open the section XXSIM in you phone menu > Select Settings > Validate > Dial 1101 > Validate > Validate. To deactivate this function do the same as above: Only replace 1101 with 1102.
From the below countries, it's possible to call any XXSIM for free, using a toll free phone#. No matter where the XXSIM is located. When receiving a toll free call, EUR0.15/minute will be charged from the XXSIM balance, and the caller ID will be prefixed by 999. Example: A caller from the USA calls a mobile located in the United Arab Emirates, he dials the toll free phone# in the USA, then he composes the phone# of the XXSIM and the entire communications only costs EUR0.15/minute.
List of toll free phone#:
Australia : 1800424087 or 1800426571
Austria : 0800295331
Brazil : 08000385084
Canada : 18889354312
Cyprus : 80096439
France : 0800910659
Germany : 08001824205
Greece : 0080016122057807
Hong Kong : 800967359
Israel : 1809246071
Mexico City : 525547772326
New Zealand : 0800449302
Russia : 81080028741012
Spain : 900967051
Switzerland : 0800802452
United Arab Emirates : coming soon
USA : 18889354312
XXSIM and Skype offer you to provide free calls from Skype to XXSIM.
Activate/Deactivate
To activate this feature for your XXSIM, dial *146*711#
To deactivate, dial *146*710#
To check the status, dial *146*712#
How to use
When the feature is activated, Skype users can call your TravelSim number for free using special dialing format +372800XXXXXXXX, where XXXXXXXX is a TravelSim number without the prefix 372.
Cost
The call is free for the Skype caller. The cost of the incoming call for the XXSIM user is the incoming call rate in the host country plus EUR0.15/min. In case the TravelSim user is in a country with free incoming calls, the cost will be just EUR0.15 per minute.
Example
E.g. to call XXSIM# +37254601111 for free from Skype, you should dial +37280054601111. For the Skype user the call is free. If the XXSIM user is in Russia (free incoming calls) and accepts the Skype call, he pays just EUR0.15/min.
XXSIM and Viber have forged a unique partnership in order to provide free calls from Viber to all XXSIM numbers!
How
When the feature is activated, Viber users can call XXSIM numbers for free using special dialing format +372800XXXXXXXX, where XXXXXXXX is a XXSIM number. Contact XXSIM Support to activate this feature for your XXSIM!
Cost
The call is free for Viber user. The cost of incoming Viber call for XXSIM user is incoming call rate in the host country plus 0.15EUR per minute. In case XXSIM user is in the country with free incoming calls, the cost will be just 0.15EUR per minute!
*146*number with international prefix# | Call, i. eg.: *146*003312345678# |
*146*099# | Check balance and display XXSIM phone# |
*146*091# (default) | Activate voice mailbox |
*146*090# | Deactivate voice mailbox |
*146*094# | Quick Check voice mailbox |
*146*095# | Voice mailbox menu |
*146*081*number with international prefix# | Permanent call divert, i. eg.: *146*081*0041900444445# |
*146*080# | Deactivate call divert |
*146*301# (default if no national DID has been activated) | Set Caller ID (CLI) = Base number 00372… |
*146*302# default if a national DID has been activated) | Set Caller ID (CLI) = First national number selected |
*146*311# (default) | Activate caller ID (CLI) |
*146*310# | Deactivate caller ID (CLI), some network operators will ignore this selection and always display the CLI |
*146*300# | Check caller ID (CLI) status |
*146*098*PIN# | Add credit by PIN code (only available in selected countries) |
*146*0891# | Activate/deactivate SMS warning at 80% GPRS limit |
*146*0891*limit# | Set new GPRS limit value |
*146*711# (default) | Activate calls from Skype |
*146*710# | Deactivate calls from Skype |
*146*712# | Check "calls from Skype" status |
*146*781# (default) | Activate calls from Webcall |
*146*780# | Deactivate calls from Webcall |
*146*782# | Check "calls from Webcall" status |
*146*097XYnnnnnnnnnnnn*SMStext# (only if your phone allows you to type text) | Send SMS by USSD from all countries at EU rate. X=Number of this part of the message, Y=Number of parts, nnnnnnnnnnnnn=phone# beginning by 00 |
*146*941*Package code# | Activate Data Zone |
*146*940*Package code# | Deactivate Data Zone |
*146*942# | Check status Data Zone |
Available in following countries: | |
*Zone A : Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech.Rep., Denmark, Estonia, Faeroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, HongKong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Korea (South), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Palestine, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Uruguay, Vatican City. | |
***Zone B : Countries zone A + Anguilla, Antigua-and-Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Grenada, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Japan, Kuwait, Macau, Macedonia, Moldova, Nepal, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Nigeria, Qatar, Serbia, Sri Lanka, St.Kitts, St Lucia, St.Vincent / Grenada, Suriname, Taiwan, Turk & Caicos Isl., Ukraine, United Arab Emirate, Vietnam. |
Common Problems
Check if your XXSIM is logged to a network (signal bar).
Check if you have registered and activated your XXSIM.
Please check your balance by typing *146*099#.
If it still doesn’t work, please contact us by email at [email protected] and explain the problem in detail.
Don’t call using the XXSIM menu, instead use a special dialing scheme: *146*number with international prefix# and press the "call" button.
Try to use another operator network
Try to turn the compatibility mode:
Open the "XXSIM menu".
Select "Settings".
Agree with the message by pressing "Yes" or "OK".
Dial digits "1101" and select "Yes" or "OK".
"CC Option X: ON" will display and then select "Yes" or "OK".
Switch the phone off and then back on.
Try to place a call.
To turn off the compatibility mode (if you are switching to a handset that doesn't require it) follow the same instructions, but enter the digits 1102 in step 4.
Please login to your account.
Click on the "national No".
Click on the red "x" on the left side of the XXSIM number. The national number will be available again in the list of national numbers.