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United Kingdom serviceA prepaid SIM card for the UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) with an international mobile phone is the most convenient and economical solution for staying in touch while you travel in the UK. All incoming calls while in the UK are FREE, regardless of where they originate. Pay the local rate for local calls and use a mobile phone like you do at home. Since this SIM card is prepaid, there are no monthly fees and no need for a contract. Benefits:
RatesDomestic calls All incoming calls are FREE, regardless of where they originate. All domestic calls within the UK (landlines, mobiles, voicemail, WAP) are just 15p (approx. US$0.30) per minute. All text messages are charged at 7p (approx. US$0.14) per message. ^Rates may vary depending on the Supplier. International calls All international calls are calls originating from the United Kingdom, while you are in the United Kingdom to international numbers outside the United Kingdom.
*Countries included: Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden CoverageActivating your serviceYour United Kingdom SIM card will provide you with a UK mobile phone number, which can be found on the back of your SIM card. The number will start with 07. To activate your service:
* You will need to snap out the thumbnail sized SIM card along the perforated edge of its holder and then insert the SIM card into your international mobile phone with the gold contacts of the SIM card facing the metal contacts of your mobile phone. ^ Your United Kingdom SIM card requires a 4 digit PIN code. The PUK is only required to unblock your phone if you enter a PIN code incorrectly 3 times. Follow your cell phone manual instructions to correctly use the PUK to unblock your phone. Making and receiving callsHow to make a call To make an international call from your United Kingdom mobile phone dial 00 (or +), followed by the country code (1 for the US), area code and phone number. How family and friends call you Family and friends need to dial the international prefix, the country code 44 and your mobile phone number. Recharging your accountTo add credit to your United Kingdom SIM card, you will need to purchase recharge vouchers, also called recharge cards. You will find recharge vouchers at convenience stores, petrol stations and authorized dealers in the United Kingdom. To recharge your account:
To check your current balance:
Do not purchase another United Kingdom SIM card when your credit is depleted! You only need a recharge voucher! Contacting Customer ServiceCustomer service for your United Kingdom SIM can be reached by dialing 0800 049 9000 from your United Kingdom. We are available to you from 8 am to 7 pm Monday to Friday / 9 am to 6 pm on Saturday / 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday and Bank Holidays. Service lifeThe Mobile World United Kingdom SIM card is valid for 60 days after activation. In order to keep your SIM card active, you are required to place at least one chargeable call or recharge your SIM card within these 60 days. Should your SIM card expire after the 60 days, you can reactivate your number for a fee of 10 pound sterling. Handset compatibilityThis SIM card requires an unlocked international GSM mobile phone. If you do not have your own suitable handset, we have several models available for your review and consideration. Please click here for more information. If you have difficulty using the service in your handset, please contact Customer service | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||