French Polynesia Service
The French Polynesia SIM card, combined with an international mobile phone, is the most simple and economical solution for staying in touch while in Tahiti, Bora Bora and The Marquesas. All incoming calls while in Tahiti, Bora Bora and The Marquesas are FREE, regardless of where they originate. Pay the local rate for local calls and use a mobile phone in French Polynesia like you do at home. Since this SIM card is prepaid, there are no monthly fees and no need for a contract.
Benefits:
- 3267 FCFP ($32 USD) starter credit
- A local mobile phone number in French Polynesia
- FREE incoming calls
- Text messaging
- 20 second billing increments
- No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit check
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Rates
Domestic calls
Yuor French PolynesiaSIM card allows you to choose between 2 calling plans. The default Classique plan is usually best. Per minute rates vary depending on which recharge voucher you purchase.
| Calling to | Per minute rate |
| Mobile phones | 99 Fcfp ($0.97 USD) |
| Landline phones | 99 Fcfp ($0.97 USD) |
| Check account balance | 33 Fcfp ($0.32 USD) |
Incoming text messages are free. Outgoing messages are 50 Fcfp ($0.49 USD) each.
International Calls
International rates are per minute for outgoing calls while in French Polynesia.
All incoming calls are FREE!
| Calling to | Per minute rate |
| Any destination | 185 Fcfp ($1.82 USD) |
International text messages are 50 Fcfp ($0.49 USD) each.
Coverage
Activating your service
Your French Polynesia mobile phone number will be dynamically assigned to your SIM card once you arrive in Tahiti by simply following the instructions outlined below.
To activate your service:
- Travel to French Polynesia.
- Be sure that the battery is adequately charged.
- Insert the SIM card into your GSM phone*.
- Turn your phone on.
- Enter the PIN (Default 0000).
- Select your language (Dial 222 and option 3)
- Retrieve your phone number (Dial 222 and option 2)^
- Start calling.
* You will need to snap out the thumbnail sized SIM card along the perforated edge of its holder and then insert the SIM card into your international mobile phone with the gold contacts of the SIM card facing the metal contacts of your mobile phone.
^ Your cell phone number will also initially be displayed on the LCD of your cellular phone and as a voicemail message with your SIM card.
Making and receiving calls
How to make a call
To make an international call from your French Polynesiamobile phone dial 00 (or +), followed by the country code (1 for the US), area code and phone number.
How family and friends call you
Family and friends need to dial the international prefix, followed by the country code 689 and your mobile phone number.
For example, when calling from the United States, callers need to dial 011 389 and then your mobile phone number.
Recharging your account
Your SIM card includes an initial credit of 3267 Fcfp ($32 USD) that is preloaded (includes a 318 Fcfp refill card).
To add credit to your French PolynesiaSIM card, you will need to purchase recharge vouchers, also called Vini refill cards. You will find these vouchers at Vini authorized resellers located throughout Tahiti Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Bora Bora and The Marquesas. The refill cards cost 4400 Fcfp ($43 USD) and contain 40 minutes of local outgoing calls within the French Polynesian region.
To recharge your account:
- Purchase a recharge voucher.
- Scratch off the grey protective layer to reveal your 14 digit voucher code.
- Dial 222 from your own mobile phone.
- Select option 1.
- Follow the instructions to enter your voucher code.
Do not purchase another French PolynesiaSIM card when your credit is depleted! You only need a recharge voucher!
To check your current account balance:
- Dial 223 from your mobile phone
Contacting Customer Service
Customer service for your French Polynesia SIM card is available 24/7 by dialing 224 from your mobile phone.
Service life
Credit will expire within 60 daysmonths. Every time you recharge, you extend the validity of the SIM card and carry over any remaining balance for another 60 day period up to a maximum of 180 days
If you do not recharge your account within the validity period, your SIM card and phone number will be recycled and any remaining credit will be forfeit. To get connected again you will be required to purchase another SIM card.
Handset compatibility
This SIM card requires an unlocked international GSM mobile phone. If you do not have your own suitable handset, we have several models available for your review and consideration. Please click here for more information.
If you have difficulty using the service in your handset, please contact Customer service
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