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FAQ

Getting Started

Flexiroam X is an ultra-thin microchip that is attachable to your existing SIM Card. The microchip allows access to data roaming whilst travelling by connecting you to local networks. It is an easy one-time application that enables you to stay connected overseas without the hassle of switching SIMs each time you travel.

You can purchase online – HERE

Once you have gotten your starter pack, stick on your microchip and link it to the Flexiroam X App on your mobile device. Then, switch from your home SIM to the Flexiroam X kit. Please refer to the user manual attached in your starter pack for detailed instructions or click hereto watch our video tutorial.

Yes, You may call +60326318181 during office hours (GMT + 8), Alternatively you may Whatsapp +60192912692, or email support@flexiroam.com for 24/7 support.

Your Data Plan is valid for the duration stated. At any time you purchase a Data Plan that has a longer validity than your current plan, the validity will follow the Data Plan with longer validity. Data Plan validity starts from the date of purchase.

Example 1: Your current data plan is valid till 30 May 2017. If a 1GB Data Plan (90 days validity) is purchased on 25 May 2017, your new plan validity will be 23 Aug 2017.

Example 2: Your current data plan is valid till 1 Feb 2018. If a 500MB Data Plan (30 days validity) is purchased on 25 May 2017, your plan validity will remain 1 Feb 2018.

Speed varies depending on country. 3G coverage is available in over 140 countries while 4G coverage is available in 56 of those countries. Please refer to our coverage list to find out more.

There will be promo codes from time to time, so do stay tuned and look out for them at our Facebook page.

Purchasing Flexiroam X Package Online

Kindly double check to ensure that you have keyed in the correct address for delivery. You may email to hello@flexiroamafrica.com for any assistance in checking the delivery status of your package.

Kindly contact hello@flexiroamafrica.com within 1 day for assistance to update your delivery address and re-arrange the delivery of your package.

Flexiroam Data roaming service is currently available in over 120 countries. Visit Coverage to find out the available countries. We currently ship to the countries listed (HERE)

Purchase a starter pack online on our website or in the Flexiroam X app. Shipping takes 3-7 business days for as low as 5$ USD depending on region.

The microchip is attached to your existing SIM card to allow you to switch between your existing network and Flexiroam X network. When you travel, switch to the Flexiroam X network and get connected to Flexiroam’s partner networks in the supported country. When Flexiroam X is active, you will not be able to receive calls or SMS on your existing network. Simply switch back to your home SIM to return to your existing network.

Just switch back to your home SIM to deactivate Flexiroam X and switch back to your home telco.

Please contact our support team at hello@flexiroamafrica.com to get a replacement microchip.

We currently provide free shipping within South Africa. If you’re currently living outside of the countries that we ship to but are interested in Flexiroam X, please contact hello@flexiroamafrica.com.

We currently provide free shipping within South Africa. If you’re currently living outside of the countries that we ship to but are interested in Flexiroam X, please contact hello@flexiroamafrica.com.

Shipping

We provide overnight shipping within South Africa. For worldwide shipping please contact hello@flexiroamafrica.com and our team will be glad to assist!

Flexiroam X App

You can download the Flexiroam X app from iOS App Store and Google Play store.

Yes, but you will not be able to enjoy low cost roaming data without the X Microchip. The Flexiroam X app will allow you to:

  • Subscribe to Flexiroam X Data Plans
  • Check your data balance
  • Recharge your data balance at an attractive rate
  • Make international calls to mobile or fixed lines

Without the Flexiroam X Microchip, you will not be able to utilize any data you have accumulated in the Flexiroam X app.

Yes, to use all the features in the app, you will need to register and create an account.

1. Go to the SIM Toolkit (the place where you do the switching between Home SIM and FlexiroamX)
2. Select Flexiroam X-kit > About > X-Notification > Choose *Off*

You can pay via credit/debit card. Available for Visa and Mastercard or via our new Wallet feature on the App.

All transactions will be conducted in USD.

Data purchased will be valid according to the purchased plans. You may check the validity of your data in the Flexiroam X app.

Usage Overseas

You can expect up to 4G data speed in 4G enabled countries. Click here to see if your destination is covered.

You will be able to use Flexiroam X when you travel to any of our supported countries. Click here to see if your destination is covered.

  • You can easily purchase the Xtra Data Plan in the Flexiroam X app at an attractive rate
  • Redeem free data through events/promotional giveaways or weekly giveaways*

No, when you have Flexiroam X enabled/toggled on, it will only consume data from your Flexiroam X allowance. In order to use roaming data from your original Telco, Flexiroam X must be disabled/ toggled off.

Yes, your phone’s Wi-Fi functionality will not be affected by Flexiroam X.

No, to receive calls or SMS on your personal number, you will need to disable/toggle Flexiroam X off.

First, check if you have any applications or updates running in the background. If you believe that your data balance is incorrect, please contact us at support@flexiroamafrica.com.

Troubleshooting

  1. Launch the app on your mobile device and select “Sign up / Login”
  2. Select one of the options (Google, Facebook, Email) to register
  3. Done!
  1. Launch the app on your mobile device and select “Sign up / Login”
  2. Select the option (Google, Facebook, Email) that you have used to register your account
  3. You are in!

Allow notifications from Flexiroam X App when installed. For Android, you need to allow the App to receive notifications on your Settings. For iOS user, go to Settings, select ‘Flexiroam X App’ and enable notifications and choose your preferences.

Did you disable update for the Flexiroam X App?
You might have to check permissions to allow the app to access the network/phone data in your settings.

Allowed Flexiroam X app to access to microphone under permissions when you installed it.

(Android)You might need to check permissions in settings to allow the app to use your Phones Microchip

(iOS) Open the settings, scroll down until you find “Flexiroam X App”

Make sure that microphone is enabled and choose your preferences

Did you drop your phone or did your phone get damaged recently, where the microphone might have been faulty?

Allow Flexiroam X App to access speakers under permissions after the X Microchip is installed.

For Android, allow permissions in Settings for the App to use your Phones Microchip

For iOS user, open Settings, select Flexiroam X App and ensure the speakers is enabled and choose your preferences

Check the expiry date for the Discount Code

Check if the Discount Code is applicable for all accounts, or it’s for specific accounts (New accounts)

Did you enter the discount code correctly?

Check T&C for the Discount Code usage.

1. Go to Settings
2. Select More Networks
3. Select Mobile Networks
4. Turn On Data Roaming and Mobile Data
5. Select Access Point Names
6. Add a “New APN”
7. For “Name:” section type in flexiroam
8. For “APN:” type in flexiroam
9. Leave the rest as it is.
10. Save the newly created APN
11. Select the newly created APN; flexiroam

1. Go to Settings
2. Tap at Cellular/Mobile
3. Turn on Data Roaming and Cellular or Mobile data,
4. Turn off EU internet
5. Tap at Cellular Data Network or Mobile Data Network
6. At “APN:” section, type in flexiroam
7. Leave the rest as it is.
8. Tap at Cellular Data Network or Mobile Data Network; left top corner of your phone

By default the Flexiroam X microchip will automatically connect to the strongest signal from the available operators; our providers. But in the event that you are not satisfy with it you may manually change it accordingly.

Full list is in the Flexiroam X App, under Coverage.

Purchasing Xtra Data Plans

Before you can see the “Get Xtra Data” option, kindly ensure

  1. You have purchased the first time Starter Plan
  2. You have scanned the Flexiroam X microchip that you received with your Starter Plan purchase

Kindly check with your bank, if online transaction is enabled for your credit/debit card.

  1. Tap on “Get Xtra Data” in the App Dashboard
  2. Select the package you wish to purchase
  3. Tap “Confirm Order”
  4. Enter your credit/debit card details
  5. Tap “Confirm and Pay”
  1. Tap on “Get Xtra Data” in the App Dashboard
  2. Select the package you wish to purchase
  3. Tap “Confirm Order”
  4. Select your credit/debit card
  5. Tap “Confirm and Pay”

At the moment you cannot purchase Xtra Data for a different account and vice versa

    In most cases, we are unable to process a transaction if:

  • Your card has expired
  • The card billing address has been changed
  • Insufficient funds in your account
  • Your bank doesn’t allow recurring charges
  • Your card is not authorized to make online transactions

You can only purchase via the Flexiroam X App with your credit/debit card or via the new Wallet feature on the App.

No restrictions on the data, you can use the data for data voice calls, data messaging, emails and etc.

No, Flexiroam X data will not be throttled

How to Make Calls with Flexiroam X App

We currently provide free shipping within South Africa. If you’re currently living outside of the countries that we ship to but are interested in Flexiroam X, please contact hello@flexiroamafrica.com.

You will need to verify your mobile number in order for your number to be shown on the receivers end when you call.

  1. Tap on Call (second to last options)
  2. Tap on “Add your Caller ID”
  3. Tap on “Verify” when prompted
  4. Enter your mobile number and tap on “Continue”
  5. You will see your 6-digits code
  6. Do expect to receive a call within 1 minute
  7. During the call “Key in the 6 – digit code” when prompted by the operator
  8. Your caller ID will be verified once the process is done successfully
  1. The call rate per minute is 10MB.

Not at the moment, but we are striving to bring the feature to you very soon.

Yes, your saved contacts will be loaded into the Flexiroam X App automatically

This is dependent on your network signal, it should take less than 10 secs with 3G/4G network

You need a minimum of 100MB to make calls.

No, there will be no charges to your Home SIM for calls made through Flexiroam X app

No, this feature is not available in the Flexiroam X app

 

Still need help ?
For any further questions,
please email us at support@flexiroamafrica.co.za

 

Testimonial

“The connectivity project had to be completed in only ten weeks. Even with the short
timeline, Jackie was determined to meet each deadline at every step. She demonstrated
incredible leadership in envisioning a project beyond the scope of any other entrepreneur or
organization our team met with to discuss the potential of this project. While others came up
with limited solutions, Jackie went above and beyond in finding creative solutions to
individually source and provide data packages in each of the different countries and
continents where our delegates needed access, including over 500 delegates from the
African continent.

While this particular project was created to provide connectivity for our delegates to
meaningfully participate in AIDS 2020: Virtual, this project has the potential to expand far
beyond its initial scope. Already, there has been an interest by other international institutions
who have lauded this project as an example of what future virtual events and organizations
must do in order to ensure equity and accessibility for the foreseeable future. Many
delegates who received data and/or mobile device packages from Flexiroam had zero or
very limited prior access to data. Now with access to this technology, these individuals have
the opportunity to continue to be connected digitally worldwide.

Jackie has been an invaluable partner and leader in helping us to pilot this incredibly
innovative project. Without her and her Flexiroam team, we would not have been able to
provide digital connectivity and accessibility to almost 1 000 delegates most in need of
support."

Emily T Blitz
Director, Conferences
International AIDS Society

IMPORTANT!

Before completing your purchase, be alert:

Flexiroam X does not work on a manually trimmed chip. Check your chip and if it is trimmed, before making the purchase, go to your service provider and replace it with a chip in the original size, appropriate for your device.

Flexiroam X does not work on locked devices. Check with your service provider if your device is tied to any type of exclusivity and locked for use with other operators' chips and plans.

Some devices are INCOMPATIBLE with Flexiroam X. Before completing the purchase, check the list below for INCOMPATIBLE devices:

  • Alcatel pixi4
    BlackBerry
    Huawei Moon
    My 4i
    Moto G5 Plus
    Moto Z2Play
    Nexus (android B)
    Oppo
    Redmi Note 2
    Samsung Galaxy Grand
    Samsung Galaxy Note 5
    Samsung J1, J2, J3, J4, J5 Prime
    Samsung S6
    Sony Xperia M5
    Sony Xperia M5 / Dual
    Sony Xperia C5
    Sony Xperia 2
    Xiaomi Mi 4i
    Xiaomi Mi 6

 

Disable wifi, go to the application and refresh. The status will update to connected.

READY! ACTIVATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

Set your smartphone so that international roaming works through Flexiroam X. Go to Settings or Adjustments on your smartphone to create and activate APN.

Stick the Microchip on your home chip and insert it into your spartphone. Video tutorial

ATTENTION: Flexiroam X Microchip will not work well on manually cut chips. If your chip has been trimmed, go to your service provider and arrange for an original model to fit your smartphone.

Once you have purchased your chip, connect it to the application: click on "link initial package" and scan the bar code on the back of the card

Download the Flexiroam X app from the App Store or Google Play Store and create your login

   

* Android OS 4.1 and earlier versions are not compatible

Download Flexiroam X Application

Please select the Operating System of your smartphone or mobile devices: