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Why I cannot connect to the necessary network of the roaming operator?
It can mean that you are at the place where the signal of this operator is absent or is weak. In this case we recommend to restart you telephone (turn it off and turn it on) and to reconnect manually. If the signal is still absent, re-select the network having changed the location to the place where the signal is strong.
Astelit, LLC is not liable for the operation of the foreign operator which network you are registered in being abroad.
How to check and refill the account balance in roaming?
To verify the account balance, dial *111# and press the call button. The request is free.
Going on a trip, buy a spare scratch card (refill card) for the case when you need to refill your account while abroad. If you don’t have a scratch cards with you, you can always top up the account balance with your Visa, Visa Electron and Master Card via the Internet as follows:
- At lifecell website in Refill section. No fee for refill is charged.
- Via My lifecell mobile app, which we recommend you to install before leaving. It is available for phones based on iOS and Android.
Diversion from the number of another mobile carrier
If you use the services of another mobile carrier, but went on a trip with lifecell SIM-card and wish to receive calls coming to your number of another carrier while in roaming, please, dial on the phone with a SIM-card of another carrier a combination of **21*+380ххххххххх#,
where: +380ххххххххх - is your new number "Easy Roaming".
To cancel the diversion, dial the following combination on the phone of another carrier: ##002#.
What is the network selection?
After selecting a network manually, the phone will only use a selected network. If at any time the network is unavailable, the screen will read "No service” (No service), and you won’t be able to make calls, send SMS or use an Internet access in this carrier’s network. This may mean that you are in a place where there is no carrier’s signal or the signal is weak. In this case, we recommend restarting your phone (turn it off and back on again) and repeat the operator search manually. If the signal is unavailable in this place, repeat the network selection, having moved to the areas where the carrier’s signal is stable.
After you enable the automatic carrier selection mode, the phone will be connected to the network, the signal of which is strongest and can automatically switch from one network to another.
The company "lifecell" is not responsible for the operation of foreign carriers in the networks where you get registered in a foreign country.
How is call diversion charged in roaming?
Only unconditional call diversion, i.e. diversion of all calls, needs no additional charge roaming. When a call diversion is enabled on condition of "No Answer", "Not Available" or "Busy", such a diverted call will be charged as two calls, i.e. an inbound roaming call and an outbound roaming call.
NB! Diversion on condition of "Busy" means that if you talk to someone on the phone and don’t have an activated call hold service, instead of "busy" beeps, the inbound call will be automatically diverted to the predefined phone number, i.e. a conditional call diversion will take place. Also, when an inbound call is rejected by pressing the end call, the call will be automatically diverted to the answering machine, i.e. a conditional call diversion will take place. Such a call will be charged as an inbound roaming call and an outbound roaming call.
To cancel all types of call diversion, dial ##002# and press the call button.
How to check and disable the bans on the phone?
Check for a ban on making/receiving calls, sending/receiving SMS or Internet use in your phone menu following the instructions or using one of the following codes:
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Outbound calls and SMS |
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Service status inquiry |
*#33*# |
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Cancellation |
#33*<password># |
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Inbound calls and SMS |
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Service status inquiry |
*#35*# |
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Cancellation |
#35*< password ># |
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Outbound calls abroad and SMS |
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Service status inquiry |
*#331*# |
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Cancellation |
#331*< password ># |
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Inbound calls and SMS outside Ukraine |
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Service status inquiry |
*#351*# |
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Cancellation |
#351*< password ># |
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Cancellation of all limitations on calls |
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Setting |
#330*< password ># |
, where password is four numbers established by the subscribers on the phone themselves.
Can I use bonuses in roaming?
No. Services in roaming are billed from the main account only; the bonus funds, minutes, messages and MB are not valid while in roaming.
In what format should I dial the phone number?
While abroad, you should dial the phone number in international format:
+, +, country code, city code (carrier network code), phone number
Example:
to call the lifecell Customer Support Center, dial:
+380635433111,
where "+" is an international prefix*,
380 is the code of Ukraine
63 is lifecell network code (63 or 93)
5433111 is the phone number.
*The rules of dialing "+" can be found in your telephone manual.
How to check if the "Easy Roaming" service is activated?
Dial the combination *112# and then click "Active Services". If the service is currently activated on your phone, it will be displayed in the list.
To activate "Easy Roaming" service, dial *141*3#.
How can I contact a lifecell customer service representative?
Call 0635433111.
The call is free.
How can I contact lifecell Service Center representative while staying abroad?
Call at +38 063 543 31 11.
The cost of the call is equivalent to the cost of the call to Ukraine and according to the applicable roaming rates.
How can I avoid undesired expenses while staying abroad?
To use roaming and to avoid the undesired expenses during the trips abroad before the departure abroad follow the range of the simple recommendations:
- select a favorable roaming offer in a country you are heading to,
- get acquainted with the standard tariffs for the roaming mobile services in this country,
- make sure that you have sufficient money at your main account to use roaming,
- make sure that there are no restrictions installed on your telephone regarding the calls, SMS or Internet and if any cancel them. To cancel all restrictions for the calls dial the combination #330*0000# and the call-button.
- сheck the Internet settings and automatic program updating via the Internet at your smartphone to prevent the undesired expenses as the smartphone can use Internet traffic to update the software without you knowing,
- сarefully check and if necessary cancel all active forwarding for your number. Please, pay attention, that active forwarding on the provisions «No answer», «Unavailable» or «Busy», the rate for such forwarded call will be as for two simultaneous calls namely the incoming call in roaming and outcoming call in roaming. To cancel all forwarding, dial ##002# and push the call-button.
Have nice trips with lifecell!
What is the MMS tariff in roaming?
If you send an MMS to a number of a Ukrainian mobile carrier, the tariff corresponds to your plan or a standard value. The GPRS traffic in the network of registration according to conditions of Easy Roaming proposal is charged additionally.
If you send an MMS to a number of a foreign carriers, the tariff shall be UAH 5.00 (including VAT and duty to PF). The GPRS traffic in the network of registration according to conditions of Easy Roaming proposal is charged additionally.
How can I set the correct network of the roaming operator for “Easy roaming”?
Use the video instructions for your telephone. If your telephone is not in the list, we recommend to use the Manual for your phone.
How can I save money on communication services during my trips abroad?
To save on communication services during my staying abroad we recommend to join «Easy roaming», having selected the most convenient variant for you (for 30 days or permanently). Being abroad in 58 countries with «Easy roaming» you enjoy chip calls from 2,49 UAH/min, chip Internet - from 0,29 UAH/Mb, the connection fee is not charged. The lifecell subscribers in Ukraine can call the lifecell subscribers in roaming with the rate of 0 UAH/min.
Why is it necessary to select a network of a roaming operator manually if I use “Easy roaming” service while staying abroad?
The cheap rates according to «Easy Roaming» terms are valid only for the specific networks of the roaming-partners. The list of the roaming partners in different countries you can find in the description of «Easy Roaming». Thus having come abroad you must register you phone in the necessary network manually.
After you have selected the network manually the telephone will use this network. If the network is unavailable the words “No service” will be displayed. It can mean that you are at the place where the signal is absent or weak. In this case we recommend to restart you telephone (turn it off and turn it on) and to reconnect manually. If the signal is still absent, re-select the network having changed the location to the place where the signal is stable.
If the operator adjusted the automatic connection abroad, the telephone will connected to the network which signal is the strongest and can automatically switch from one network to another. In this case the rates of the calls, SMS are regulated by the terms of either «Easy Roaming» service or standard roaming rates.
Astelit, LLC is not liable for the operation of the foreign operator which network you are registered in being abroad.