Frequently asked questions and answers from our customers currently in the USA

If you're currently in the USA and have a question, please review the information below. If your question is still not answered please call our Support Line at 323-395-2454, email help@usaprepaidsimcard.com.au or create a New Ticket above.

How do people in Australia call or SMS me?
Let's assume your USA mobile number is 310-123-4567. For someone in Australia to call you from their landline, they will dial 001113101234567.  ...
Wed, 2 Mar, 2016 at 5:27 AM
How do I send an SMS to an Australian mobile?
You must compose the SMS in international format.   That's +61 and then the Australian mobile number with the leading 0 removed. For exa...
Wed, 2 Mar, 2016 at 5:27 AM
How do I dial an Australian number?
Please note that calling to Australia or other non-USA number is not included as standard in any of the phone sim card plans. To call Australia or other no...
Wed, 2 Mar, 2016 at 5:27 AM
I can't access data in Canada and/or Mexico
You'll need to turn data roaming "ON" in your phone's settings, to access data in Canada and/or Mexico.  Remember to turn data roaming &qu...
Wed, 2 Mar, 2016 at 5:27 AM
I'm on the USA Extreme Plan and bought extra data, but text messages say my data is used up already!
The USA Extreme Plan comes with 5GB data.   The additional data pack/s you purchased each come with an extra 1GB data. Please note that d...
Wed, 2 Mar, 2016 at 5:28 AM
When I try to make a call it says I have no credit!
If you're making a call and hear a message stating that you have no credit please carefully read all of the information below. If you make ...
Wed, 2 Mar, 2016 at 5:28 AM
I can't call Australia! When I try to call Australia it says I have no credit!
Please note that calling to Australia or other non-USA number is not included as standard in any of the phone sim card plans. To call Australia or other no...
Wed, 2 Mar, 2016 at 5:28 AM
Calls to Australia aren't working - the call doesn't connect at all, or I hear an engaged tone
Please note that calling to Australia or other non-USA number is not included as standard in any of the phone sim card plans. To call Australia or other no...
Wed, 2 Mar, 2016 at 5:28 AM
My iPad / Tablet sim card isn't working!
If your iPad/Tablet sim card isn't working, please follow the troubleshooting steps below: 1.  Did you activate your sim card and purchase your ...
Wed, 2 Mar, 2016 at 5:28 AM
How do I check how much data I have remaining on my phone?
The USA Extreme Plan now comes with 5GB data at high speed 3G/4G speeds and thereafter slowed to 128kbs.  Please note that if you purchased additional data ...
Wed, 2 Mar, 2016 at 5:28 AM