Trying to test cell phone and SIM
Jun 14, 2007 | 3:25 pm
#1
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Trying to test cell phone and SIM
I finally got a cell phone and a UM SIM. I put it in and the phone seems to be working. However, I'm not getting a dial tone and I can't seem to dial out. I'm currently in the US and just wanted to test the phone by dialing a US landline. Can someone help me?
Jun 14, 2007 | 6:03 pm
#4
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try +1 instead of 001.
from UM site
"How To Make Calls
Important notes: Always dial numbers with the full international dialing code. In
addition, after dialing with your UM (Riiing) SIM, you will be briefly disconnected and
receive a call back. Answer normally and wait for the call to be connected. If you
have problems making calls, try selecting another network.
1. Dial number with "+" country code (1 for the US), phone number
2. Press key
3. Your phone will display "Waiting For Call"
4. Wait for call back and pick up with your key like on a normal call
5. After a short while (10 to 30 seconds) the connection will be set and the phone
will start to ring on the other side.
There are not any special procedures to follow when receiving an incoming call. So,
to answer and incoming call, simply press the key.
Example: To call Switzerland, enter +41 1 311 3315, wait for your phone to begin
ringing and just pick it up!
Important Dialing Instructions!
From some countries it is CRUCIAL that you follow these instructions.
Instead of dialing normally you will need to dial using your phone’s menu. After
inserting the SIM in your phone you will see an option called “CALL/ANRUFEN” and
then select “DIAL/WAHLEN” and enter the number.
On Sony Ericsson phones this can be found under either “EXTRA” or the
“CONNECTIVITY” Menu.
On Motorola phones with a graphical interface look for an icon called “OFFICE
TOOLS” or “APPLICATIONS”.
On most Nokia and Siemens phones “CALL” can be found in the main menu or under
“EXTRAS”."
from UM site
"How To Make Calls
Important notes: Always dial numbers with the full international dialing code. In
addition, after dialing with your UM (Riiing) SIM, you will be briefly disconnected and
receive a call back. Answer normally and wait for the call to be connected. If you
have problems making calls, try selecting another network.
1. Dial number with "+" country code (1 for the US), phone number
2. Press key
3. Your phone will display "Waiting For Call"
4. Wait for call back and pick up with your key like on a normal call
5. After a short while (10 to 30 seconds) the connection will be set and the phone
will start to ring on the other side.
There are not any special procedures to follow when receiving an incoming call. So,
to answer and incoming call, simply press the key.
Example: To call Switzerland, enter +41 1 311 3315, wait for your phone to begin
ringing and just pick it up!
Important Dialing Instructions!
From some countries it is CRUCIAL that you follow these instructions.
Instead of dialing normally you will need to dial using your phone’s menu. After
inserting the SIM in your phone you will see an option called “CALL/ANRUFEN” and
then select “DIAL/WAHLEN” and enter the number.
On Sony Ericsson phones this can be found under either “EXTRA” or the
“CONNECTIVITY” Menu.
On Motorola phones with a graphical interface look for an icon called “OFFICE
TOOLS” or “APPLICATIONS”.
On most Nokia and Siemens phones “CALL” can be found in the main menu or under
“EXTRAS”."
Jun 14, 2007 | 6:12 pm
#5
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 240
It's still not working. I've tried +1 and 001 from both the call menu and just dialing like normal. It's not the card. It must be something I'm not doing right. It still says "Network busy." I appreciate your reply though!
Jun 14, 2007 | 7:35 pm
#6
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 240
OK, I did some searcing on the net, and found a few forums with people wo had the same problem.
For anyone who has this problem in the future: you may need to call customer service directly and tell them you can receive incoming calls but not make outgoing calls. They will unlock outgoing calls for you. My phone works now!
For anyone who has this problem in the future: you may need to call customer service directly and tell them you can receive incoming calls but not make outgoing calls. They will unlock outgoing calls for you. My phone works now!