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| FAQs |
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| General |
| Can I choose my own new number? |
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No. Applications for new numbers will be assigned a number, unless you port a number to ACN from another operator.
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| Are ACN-2-ACN calls available? |
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Yes, these calls are available with the ACN Friends 500 calling plan.
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| Does ACN offer handsets? |
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No, ACN offers a SIM-only mobile product. You can use any unlocked GSM handset (dual-, tri- or quad-band) capable of operating in the standard GSM 1800 frequency range. Some older handsets may only operate in the 900 frequency range and therefore will not work with ACN’s mobile service in Norway.
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| How long is the contract period? |
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For new numbers, the contract period is a minimum of one full calendar month with automatic extension if not cancelled.
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| How long will the provisioning process take? |
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Provisioning for ACN’s mobile service will take approximately 5 days for applications for new numbers. Porting requests can take up to 2 weeks providing you do not have a binding period with your current operator.
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| How can I check if my mobile phone is SIM locked? |
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Simply insert a SIM card from a different network operator than the one currently being used into the phone. If the phone works it is unlocked. If the phone is locked please contact the provider of your mobile phone.
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| If my phone is SIM-locked, can I still use ACN’s mobile service? |
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Yes. If you have a locked handset from your current provider, your can request the unlock code, however, you may be charged if this is requested within 6 months. You can then unlock your phone and use it with an ACN SIM card.
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| Is there a maximum amount of subscriptions I can apply for with ACN? |
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No, there is no limit to the amount of subscriptions you can have provided you pass a credit check.
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| Can I roam with an ACN Mobile subscription? |
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Yes. With an ACN Mobile subscription you are automatically provisioned for roaming outside of Norway. Coverage is based on Telenor’s international roaming agreements. GPRS roaming is only available on selected networks in selected countries. Click here for more information.
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| ACN is using the network of Telenor to provide mobile services in Norway. Where can I find network coverage details? |
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For details on network coverage click here
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| Can I change my PIN code? |
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Yes, by simply entering **04*PIN code*new PIN code*repeat new PIN code# after inserting the new ACN Mobile SIM card into your phone.
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| Where can I find my PIN and PUK codes? |
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You will receive your PIN and PUK codes in your ACN Welcome Letter. If you have lost your PIN or PUK code simply log on to Min ACN online
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| How many phone numbers can I store on my SIM card? |
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ACN’s SIM card allows you to store up to 200 numbers.
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| What should I do if my SIM card is lost or stolen? |
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You should immediately report it to ACN by contacting our Customer Service department. You can call the same number outside of our opening hours to report this. Your subscription will then be blocked to prevent unauthorised use. You can also temporarily block your subscription via Min ACN online.
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| Is MinACN Mobile secure? |
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Min ACN online has a high level of security that is approved by a “Verisign” digital certificate. This ensures that all information you send to us via the World Wide Web will be encrypted and kept confidential. Please click on the "Verisign" Trusted Site label when visiting Min ACN online to view the certificate, demonstrating our commitment to keeping your data secure.
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| Can I make the same changes by calling ACN’s Customer Service department as I can online via MinACN Mobile? |
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All the changes that do not require a signature can be made by calling ACN’s Customer Service department.
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| Is there a charge to switch calling plans? |
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No. Changes will be effected from the first day of the following month.
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| I have cancelled my mobile agreement with ACN. How long after cancellation can I access MinACN Mobile? |
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You can access and view information for up to 6 months following cancellation, however, changes can no longer be made.
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| Can I control my monthly usage costs? |
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Yes. Min ACN online will display your unbilled usage and allow you to put your subscription on hold, free of charge, whenever you think you have spent enough.
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| Can I use my mobile phone abroad? |
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Yes, thanks to roaming you can use your subscription abroad. Remember to dial +47 when calling to Norway from abroad. Please be advised that the rates are different when calling abroad and you will be charged for receiving calls when travelling abroad.
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| Messaging & Multimedia |
| How can I send SMS from my phone? |
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The ACN SIM card will already be preset with the number to our SMS centre so you can start sending SMS immediately.
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| How many SMS messages can I store in my phone? |
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Your can store as many SMS messages as your phone memory will allow.
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| How can I send MMS from my phone? |
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You must have an MMS compatible phone that is configured with the required settings to send MMS. These settings are available to download here.
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| How many MMS messages can I store in my phone? |
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You can store as many MMS messages as your phone memory will allow.
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| Can I access the internet at a higher speed than WAP dial up from my phone? |
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If you have a GPRS compatible phone that is configured with the required settings, you can use the high speed internet access. These settings are available to download here.
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| ACN Voicemail |
| Does ACN offer a voicemail service? |
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Yes, ACN Voicemail is free with all of our calling plans and contains extensive user functionality to ensure you won’t miss a thing!
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| How does ACN Voicemail work? |
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ACN’s voicemail system is simple to use. Please click here for instructions.
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| How can I access voicemail? |
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Simply dial 47471000 from your mobile phone at anytime to listen to and manage your messages.
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| Can I access voicemail from a phone other than my own? |
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To reach your voicemail from another phone (fixed or mobile) dial your own mobile number. Interrupt the greeting phrase by entering ‘*’ and then enter your voicemail PIN code. You will then be able to hear your messages.
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| Can I access voicemail from another country? |
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Yes. When outside of Norway the voicemail dial in number is +47 47471000. Normal roaming charges will apply and you will only be able to reach your voicemail from your own mobile phone. You will need your voicemail PIN code to access your mailbox from another country. Please note, however, that this number may not work on selected networks. For more information click here.
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| What is the cost to listen to my voicemail messages? |
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ACN’s voicemail service is charged at the standard mobile rate for your calling plan when retrieving messages with your own phone within Norway. Roaming charges apply when retrieving voicemail from another country.
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| Billing & Payment Methods |
| How are my calls charged? |
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All calls are charged on a per second basis and a call set-up fee applies to each call. Selected calls, for example, to service and information numbers may be charged in other increments.
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| What payment methods does ACN offer? |
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ACN offers payment by direct debit or bank giro.
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| Can I have a billing address outside of norway? |
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No. To enjoy the benefits of ACN’s mobile service, you must have both a registered and billing address in Norway.
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| Why is there a charge of €25 on my first invoice? |
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A charge of 198 NOK is applied for the one-time connection fee.
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| How often will I receive an invoice for ACN’s service? |
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You will receive an ACN invoice once a month. Your first invoice will include the one-time connection fee, the subscription fee for the remaining part of the current month, and the subscription fee for the following month. If your total monthly consumption is lower than 40 NOK, including subscription fee, we will not send you an invoice for that month, but include that month's charges on the following invoice. We will however send you an invoice at least once per quarter.
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| Will my invoice be itemized? |
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You can request to receive an itemized invoice on the Mobile Telephone Agreement. Please be advised that there is an additional cost for this service. Our standard invoice will include the call charges to fixed lines and mobile phones in addition to SMS and international calls.
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| If I request itemized billing and have more than one mobile number, will I have to pay the itemization charge for each number? |
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No, providing all the numbers are on one invoice. The itemisation charge applies to each invoice.
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| If I am a customer of ACN’s fixed phone service, will I receive a combined invoice for the mobile and fixed service? |
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No, you will receive 2 separate invoices. Please note that the fixed-line and mobile service must be paid to separate bank accounts. The easiest way to pay is via the payment slip that you receive with your invoice, which states the bank account you should make the payment to.
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| Number Portability |
| Can I keep my existing mobile number? |
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Yes, ACN supports Number Porting, which will allow you to keep your existing mobile number, subject to the termination of your contract with your current provider. It is possible to transfer both pre-paid and post-paid mobile numbers to ACN.
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| How does the number porting process work? |
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In order to be able to port your current mobile phone number to ACN, you will need to complete the number porting fields in Section 3 of the Mobile Telephone Agreement (MTA) together with your ACN representative.
IMPORTANT! Please note than any inconsistencies between the information entered on the MTA and the information registered with your current provider will cause the porting request to be rejected.
You should not cancel your subscription with the current provider as ACN can only port your number if it is still active. ACN will make sure your subscription is cancelled on the date of the porting.
Once your current provider approves the porting request you will receive a confirmation SMS from ACN confirming the expected porting date. In general, this will be up to 2 weeks after ACN has received the request to port your number. Closer to the porting date, you will receive a Welcome Letter with your ACN Mobile SIM card. You will always receive your new SIM card before the porting date.
On the porting date as notified in the SMS, simply replace your old SIM card with your new ACN Mobile SIM card. The new SIM card will become active during the day of porting.
Please note that numbers can only be transferred if the subscription is still active and in your own name.
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| Is there anything else I need to do when porting my number? |
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All you need to do is transfer all the contacts from your old SIM card to your new ACN Mobile SIM card before it is de-activated.
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| How long does it take to transfer my number to ACN? |
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The length of the porting process depends on the binding contract period you have with your current operator. Porting requests can take up to 2 weeks providing you do not have a binding period with your current operator.
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| Can I transfer my ACN number to another service provider? |
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Yes.
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