My cellphone can not connect to a network

Try connecting in another location

Verify the network coverage with your operator

Check with your operator that your SIM card is valid

Try selecting the available network(s) manually

Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded

SIM card error

Make sure the SIM card has been correctly inserted

Verify with your operator that your SIM card is 3V, 1.8V compatible; the old 5V SIM cards cannot be used

Make sure the chip on your SIM card is not damaged or scratched

Unable to make outgoing calls

Make sure you have dialled a valid number and press the key

For international calls, check the country and area codes

Make sure your cellphone is connected to a network, and that the network is not overloaded or unavailable

Check your subscription status with your operator (credit, SIM card valid, etc.)

Unable to receive incoming calls

Make sure your cellphone is switched on and connected to a network (check for overloaded or unavailable network)

Check your subscription status with your operator (credit, SIM card valid, etc.)

Make sure you have not forwarded incoming calls

Make sure that you have not barred certain calls

The caller’s name or number does not appear when a call is received

Check that you have subscribed to this service with your operator

Your caller has concealed his/her number

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