AussieSim UK/Europe User Guide
Welcome to AussieSim UK/Europe
To get you started we have five simple steps:
Step 1 – Unlock Device
In most cases network providers sell locked handsets and tablet devices. In order to unlock your device contact your network provider. For detailed instructions please see the ‘Support’ section
of our website.
Note: For iPhones this process can take 24-48 hours, upon confirmation from your provider that your phone has been unlocked, you will need to back up and restore your phone through
iTunes to complete the unlocking process. Please ensure you allow sufficient time for this.
Step 2 – Activate your AussieSim
To activate your AussieSim visit www.aussiesim.com.au and click ‘Activate’ to register your details online. Please ensure you have your Passport and credit/debit card details ready.
Step 3 – Top up your account
All AussieSim’s are preloaded with initial credit of $5 for call forwarding and $5 for calls, however we recommend topping up your account with additional credit, or setting up auto top up
before you leave. Just follow the simple steps online, in the ‘Manage Your Account’ section of our website.
Step 4 – Keep your Australian mobile number
Each AussieSim is pre-allocated a UK mobile number for you to use. We also offer a Call Forwarding service so you can still receive calls on your Australian number, this service does not cost to
set up, however it does have usage charges associated with it. Your sim, includes $10 complimentary credit made up of $5 call credit and $5 call forwarding credit to get you started. You will
need to set up the call divert from your handset should you wish to use this feature.
Note: Call forwarding will not work if the balance falls below $0, any callers will receive a busy signal.
Step 5 – Insert sim card
All of our sim cards come with a sim adaptor so they are able to fit into any handset. Remove your existing SIM card and replace with the AussieSim.
Data/Email/Internet
In order to access data on the UK and Europe mobile networks, you will need to manually change the APN settings in your phone. This process is the same for most phones except the iPhone.
Please see the instructions for your handset below.
Please note: Smart phones can run data services without the user being aware. Please ensure you switch off data or reduce automatic data usage to avoid excess
usage charges.
Data Settings for non i-Phone users
You will need to do this once you are in your country of destination and have the AussieSim inserted into your handset.
Step 1: Select Settings
Step 2: Select Wireless and Networks
Step 3: Uncheck both Flight Mode and Wi-Fi
Step 4: Select Mobile Networks
Step 5: Ensure Data Enabled and International Data Roaming are selected
Step 6: Select Access Point Names, and select New APN
Step 7: In the field title APN type – mobiledata (all other editable fields should be left blank)
Step 8: Save and Activate the settings
Data Settings for iPhone users
Note: Due to limitation with iPhone compatibility with UK and European networks, in order to activate Data on your handset while you are away you will be required to update the APN settings
on your iPhone prior to inserting your AussieSim and we recommend that you do it at the airport prior to your departure.
Instructions on How to configure APN Settings on iPhones for UK/Europe AussieSim
You will need to do this once you are in your country of destination and have the AussieSim inserted into your handset.The
Step 1: Go to Settings
Step 2: Click on Cellular
Step 3: Turn on the data roaming option
Step 4: Go to cellular data network enter APN as mobiledata username and password to be kept blank.
The correct settings will now be enabled on your phone so you can access data throughout the UK and Europe.
Making Calls
To make a call use the standard international dialling codes for ALL numbers, as illustrated below:
+ (country code) (area code) (local phone number)
Note: remove the leading 0 from the area code or mobile number
Eg.
Calling back to an Australian landline +61 2 9999 9999
Calling back to an Australian mobile +61 499 999 999
Remember: most contacts saved in your phone will not be saved with the country code so you must dial the number manually, or edit it in your contacts.
Receiving Calls
AussieSim will provide you with a UK mobile number which will make it easy for you to be contactable when you reach your destination.
For an additional cost, we also offer a call forwarding service so that you can still receive calls on your Australian mobile number.
Note: we recommend giving your Australian number to people calling from Australia and your UK number to everyone else.
Sending a Text Message
Sending a text message is similar to making a call. You will need to use the international format for ALL numbers.
+ (country code) (area code) (local phone number)
Note: remove the leading 0 from the area code or mobile number
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Eg.
Sending an SMS to an Australian mobile +61 499 999 999
Remember: most contacts saved in your phone will not be saved with the country code so you must enter the number manually
How do I check my balance?
You can view your SIM account and Call Forwarding account balance online through your account and you can also check your SIM account balance from your handset by dialling 187 and
pressing Call/Send.
How do I Top Up my account?
AussieSim is a prepaid service. There are two separate accounts that you may need to top up, depending on how you wish to use your AussieSim:
1.
Your SIM account – for most usage including calls, text and data
2.
Your call forwarding account – for receiving calls on your Australian mobile number.
You can Top Up your accounts via credit/debit card in one of the following ways:

Auto Top Up
You can set up Auto Top Up through the ‘Manage Your Account’ section of our website. Select ‘Enable’ next to the Auto Top Up option to set up this feature and your nominated credit
card will be used to automatically top up your account with your chosen amount each time the balance falls below $5.

Online
To Top Up your account online, login to the ‘Manage Your Account’ section of our website with your username and password and click the ‘Top Up Now’ button.
The services provided by AussieSim may be subject to varying fees and charges that may be imposed upon it by the various networks which supply telecommunications services. These fees and
charges may be imposed upon the customer at the time of any recharge or top-up and as such, may affect the real value of any recharge or top-up actually credited to any SIM card.
How do I set up Call Forwarding?
You will be allocated a local Australian landline number which you will need to divert your Australian mobile number to by following the instructions below.
You can find your call forwarding number and balance in the ‘Manage Your Account’ section of our website.
We recommend topping up your Call Forwarding account, or setting up auto top up prior to departing.
NOTE: this service will only forward voice calls from your existing Australian mobile number to your AussieSim. SMS will not be forwarded to your AussieSim.
To top up call forwarding:
1.
Go to the ‘Manage Your Account’ section of our website and login with your pre-registered details
2.
Scroll to the ‘Call Forward’ section
3.
Click the ‘Top Up Now’ now button and follow the instructions
Note: Call Forwarding will not work if your balance falls below $0 and callers will receive an engaged signal.
To divert your existing mobile number:
(this step should be done at the airport just prior to departure from Australia)
1.
Ensure that your existing Australian SIM card is in your device
2.
Dial * * 2 1 * [enter local number supplied in your account] #
3.
Press Call/Send
4.
Remove your SIM card and insert your AussieSim into the device
If you receive an error message during the above process please follow the below steps to manually divert your existing mobile number
Manual divert your existing number
For iPhone users
1.
Ensure that your existing Australian SIM card is in your device
2.
Go to Settings>Phone>Call Forwarding – Turn on Call Forwarding
3.
Enter local number supplied in your account
4.
Save
For Android users
The process for Android users is very similar, however when you reach step 2 please go to Phone>Settings>Call Settings>More Setting>Call Forwarding – All calls forwarded
When you return to Australia remove your AussieSim from your device and replace your existing Australian sim card and dial # # 2 1 # and press Call/Send to undivert your number.
Note: Local diversion charges may apply to divert your existing mobile number to your AussieSim.
How do I set up Voicemail?
To set up and retrieve Voicemail please dial 122 from your handset and follow the voice prompts.
SIM Expiry
Please be advised that the credit on your UK/Euro SIM Card expires in 30 days and the SIM Card expires 6 months after last top up.
Need Help?
Step 1. Visit the ‘Support’ section of our website, and search the extensive Knowledgebase
Step 2. Chat to one of our agents via Livechat or Skype through our website
Step 3. Contact our Call Centre
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 9am-9pm EST
Sat-Sun 9am-7pm EST
From Australia – 1300 333 440
From Overseas - +61 2 8076 2276
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