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SIM CardAt FileSaveAs, we have pages dedicated to helping mobile users setup their phones for Web, Wap, media-messaging and email, and this page contains specific information that may be of use to Orange customers.

 

Why choose Orange?

Orange is generally recognised as one of the more up-to-date and forward-thinking networks - they have a strong handset lineup, including a range of Windows Smartphones, and now offer enhanced services such as live travel cameras and 3G data services. They're also good to their Pay As You Go customers, offering 3000 free evening and weekend texts a month as long as they top-up by a minimum of £15 a month. Find out more at www.orange.co.uk

The Sony Ericsson k300i

SonyEricsson k300i
Orange's Sony Ericsson K300i is a powerful little phone with a built-in camera for taking stills or short video clips. It has a 17 day standby time, and the following features:

  • GPRS & WAP
  • Photo Messaging
  • polyphonic ring tones
  • tri band technology for use in Europe & the US

It's available free on Orange pay-monthly, or only £59.99 on Pay-as-you-go... compared with the PAYG handsets available on other networks, this represents a great deal. More at www.orange.co.uk


Orange useful information:

SMS Service Centre number:
+447973100973 or +447973100974.
This number is used to configure your phone for sending text messages. (See SMS page)
Handset's serial number:
Enter '*#06#' as a phone number, to get your handset's serial number (known as the IMEI) - useful if your phone is stolen
Software version:
Enter '*#0000#'' as a phone number, to get your handset's software version number. Doesn't work with all makes of handset
Pay as you go credit Dial 453 from your mobile for the balance equiry service, to check how much remaining credit you have
Contacting Customer Services

For Customer Services:

  • Contract: Dial 150 from your mobile, or 07973 100 150
  • Pay-as-you-go: Dial 450 from your mobile, or 07973 100 450
  • You can email Orange via the "Contact us" link at www.orange.co.uk
Stolen handset If your Orange handset is stolen, call Orange Customer Services immediately:
  • Contract: 07973 100 150
  • Pre-pay: 07973 100 450
  • If outside the UK, call + 44 7973 100 250


Orange WAP settings

WAP gives you access to special pages optimised for use on a mobile phone. For more on WAP, see our WAP page.

The Orange WAP settings can be found on our WAP Settings page

Orange GPRS settings

GPRS allows for what has become known as "always on" data connection for GSM mobile phones, allowing for faster WAP browsing, web surfing and email. Your network operator must enable GPRS settings for your SIM card before you can use this. You'll need to contact Customer Services. For more on GPRS, see our GPRS page.

The Orange GPRS settings can be found on the Orange section of our GPRS Settings page


Orange MMS settings

MMS is the abbreviation for Multi-media messaging - sending images and videos between mobiles. Your network operator must enable MMS settings for your SIM card before you can use this. You'll need to contact Customer Services. For more on picture messaging, see our MMS page.

The Orange MMS settings can be found on the Orange section of our MMS Settings page

For more help, see our Connected? page

Mobile PanelWant to get some cash from your Smartphone?

Mobile phone network operators are desperate for information on how you use your smartphone, and will pay for that info. Get £15 for signing up with this on-device survey, then a further £5 a month. Check www.mobilepanel.co.uk for the details.

 

Orange Frequently-asked questions:

How do I get the Orange logo on my mobile?

Orange logo on a NokiaGet the Voda logo sent to your mobile for free via this link: Free Logos. From here, select Logos, and enter "Orange" in the search box.

What is my SIM card PIN? The number is printed on the delivery slip that comes with your SIM card. Note that you get three tries to enter the PIN, and your phone will be locked if you fail after these tries. You'll then need to contact Orange to get a PUK code (see below).
What is my PUK code? You will be asked for your PUK code if you've had more goes at guessing your SIM card PIN code than you're allowed. You'll need to phone Orange's Customer Services department if your phone is prompting you for a PUK code - they can provide you with a PUK code to unlock your SIM card once they have verified your identity. For security reasons, it's only the network operator that can legally provide you with a PUK code to unlock your SIM.
Using services abroad Users with an Orange account should be able to use their phone overseas, but note the following:
  • You need to contact Orange Customer Services to enable "International roaming".
  • Not all phones work in all parts of the world - if you're travelling to the US, they use a different frequency range than Europe, and you'll need a tri-band phone.
When 'roaming' on overseas network, note that it's more expensive... also, if someone calls you while you're overseas, you'll pay for the International leg of the journey. Some other things to note:
  • WAP and GPRS access whilst you are abroad is not free
  • Text messaging and data access from abroad (including Channel Islands and Isle of Man) will be charged at the foreign network operators prevailing rates for a text back to the UK.
  • Text messages sent from the UK to non UK mobiles on foreign networks will not be included in any free allowances and will cost 15p per message.

For details of using Orange overseas, see the coverage and calling abroad page on the Orange site.



Orange Answer Phone Voicemail Frequently-asked questions:

Voicemail retrieval number:
123 from an Orange phone

Change your voicemail settings

Dial 123 from your Orange phone to change your answer phone settings.
Accessing voicemail from a landline or from abroad To access your voicemail account from a standard landline phone, call 07973 100123. You will then be prompted for your Orange number followed by the # key, then enter your PIN.
If outside the UK, remember to prefix with +44 and lose the first '0', e.g. +447973 100123
What is my PIN? Orange's default voicemail PIN is 1111. If you haven't set a PIN, this is likely to be your PIN number. If in doubt, you'll need to contact Orange customer services.

 

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