Dialing information
Your phone needs to be an unlocked dual-band, tri-band or quad-band GSM phone capable of functioning in the 900/1800 MHz GSM band.
Your French Cell Number to USA: 001 – area code – phone number
US to French Cell: 011 – 33 – your nine digit cell phone number
Your French Cell Number to France: area code – phone number
France to Your French Cell Number: area code – phone number
If the menu settings do not appear in English consult your phone manual to change the language setting
If prompted for a PIN code the default PIN code is 1234
The initial credit has been preloaded
Your first outgoing call once in France activates the service
Dial 555 to go to your voicemail box. This is a free call.
Messages will play in the order they were received. Dial 2 to erase, 3 to replay, or 4 to store the current message and listen to the next message.
If there are no messages; dial 1 to listen to archived messages, dial 2 to change your personal greeting, and dial 3 to change your voice mail settings.
Dial 500 (toll free) to check your credit or ... (This service is in French. Press 1 to hear you current credit balance and when you credit expires)
Send a blank text message (SMS) to 22213. You will receive an incoming text message with your balance. You will not be charged for balance inquiries.
Go to http://www.mobiho.fr/ and select “Chercher un point de vente pres de chez vous” to locate recharge voucher retailers in France. This website is currently only available in French.
The most convenient way is by calling Cellular Abroad 001 310-862-7100 or Toll Free from a landline at 00-800-3623-3333 (8am to 4pm PST, Monday through Saturday, English speaking reps) before as well as during your trip. We only carry the 15 Euro recharge voucher for $29.
To add your talk time, Dial 500 (toll free) from your handset. This service is in French. Press 2 and enter the recharge code followed by the # sign to add your credit.
Alternatively, you can send a text with your voucher code to 22213. You will be sent a free text with your balance update