Czech Republic Service
The Czech Republic SIM card, combined with an international mobile phone, is the most simple and economical solution for making and receiving mobile phone calls while in the Czech Republic. All incoming calls while in Czech Republic are FREE, regardless of where they originate. Pay the local rate for local calls and use a mobile phone in Czech Republic like you do at home. Since this SIM card is prepaid, there are no monthly fees and no need for a contract.
Benefits:
- Starter credit
- A local mobile phone number in Czech Republic
- FREE incoming calls
- Calls to the US are just $0.31 USD per minute
- Voicemail
- Text messaging
- No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit check
Rates
Domestic calls
Domestic rates are per minute for outgoing calls.
All incoming calls are free, regardless of where they originate.
Your Go SIM card allows you to choose between 3 calling plans, the default Go rate plan is Quattro. You may switch to the Original rate plan at no charge by dialing *88. Call costs are per minute unless otherwise stated.
Quattro
| Calling to | Peak per minute rate |
Off-peak per minute rate |
| Within Go Network | 6,90 czk ($0.26) |
2,70 czk ($0.10) |
| Landlines | 9,90 czk ($0.37) |
2,70 czk ($0.10) |
| Dial Up Data | 6,50 czk ($0.24) |
6,50 czk ($0.24) |
| Other mobile networks | 9,90 czk ($0.37) |
7,90 czk ($0.29) |
| Voicemail | 2,50 czk ($0.09) |
2,50 czk ($0.09) |
| Text messaging | 3,30 czk ($0.12) |
3,30 czk ($0.12) |
| WAP | 2,70 czk ($0.10) |
2,70 czk ($0.10) |
Original
This pricing plan is best if you frequently call subscribers on other mobile phone networks within the Czech Republic.
| Calling to | Peak per minute rate |
Off-peak per minute rate |
| Within Go Network | 6,90 czk ($0.26) |
2,70 czk ($0.10) |
| Landlines | 6,60 czk ($0.26) |
2,70 czk ($0.10) |
| Dial Up Data | 6,50 czk ($0.24) |
6,50 czk ($0.24) |
| Other mobile networks | 6,60 czk ($0.24) |
4,40 czk ($0.16) |
| Voicemail | 2,50 czk ($0.09) |
2,50 czk ($0.09) |
| Text messaging | 3,30 czk ($0.12) |
3,30 czk ($0.12) |
| WAP | 2,70 czk ($0.10) |
2,70 czk ($0.10) |
Fun
This pricing plan is best if you plan on sending a lot of text messages and don't want to be bothered with peak or off peak times.
| Calling to | Per minute rate |
| Within Go Network | 6,60 czk ($0.26) |
| Landlines | 6,60 czk ($0.37) |
| Dial Up Data | 6,50 czk ($0.24) |
| Other mobile networks | 6,60 czk ($0.24) |
| Voicemail | 2,50 czk ($0.09) |
| Text messaging | 1,80 czk ($0.12) per message |
| WAP | 2,70 czk ($0.10) |
International Calls
International rates are per minute for outgoing calls while in Czech Republic .
All incoming calls are FREE!
| Calling to | Per minute rate |
| USA and Canada | 8,30 czk ($0.31) |
| Australia | 13,55 czk ($0.55) |
| UK | 8,30 czk ($0.31) |
| Hong Kong | 19,50 czk ($0.74) |
Coverage
Activating your service
Your Czech Republic mobilel phone number can be found on both the outside packaging and in the welcome letter and begins +420.
To activate your service:
- Travel to Czech Republic .
- Be sure that the battery is adequately charged.
- Insert the SIM card into your GSM phone*.
- Turn your phone on.
- Enter the PIN code^
- 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 phone will prompt you for a PIN code which can be found under a black tab of the welcome letter where your SIM card is also attached. Follow your cell phone manual instructions to correctly use the PUK to unblock your phone should you enter the PIN code incorrectly 3 times in a row. A Bank PIN and PUK in a white envelope is also included and may be disregarded.
Making and receiving calls
How to make a call
To make an international call from your Czech Republic mobile 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 42 and your mobile phone number, omitting the first 0 (zero).
For example, when calling from the United States, callers need to dial 011 42 and then your mobile phone number.
Recharging your account
To add credit to your Czech Republic SIM card, you will need to purchase recharge vouchers, also called Go Recharge vouchers. You will find these vouchers at most convenience stores, tabac shops and petrol stations in Czech Republic. They are available in 4 denominations: 300, 500, 1000, and 5000 CZK
To recharge your account:
- Purchase a recharge voucher.
- Scratch off the grey protective layer to reveal your 14 digit voucher code.
- Dial *88 from your own mobile phone
- Select Option 1
- When prompted enter the 14 digit code and press # to confirm
- Confirm again with the # key
Alternatively you can type *102*14 digit voucher code# from your Czech mobile phone to receive your call credit.
Do not purchase another Czech Republic SIM card when your credit is depleted! You only need a recharge voucher!
Contacting Customer Service
Customer service for your Czech Republic SIM card is available 24/7 by dialing 1188 from your mobile phone.
Service life
Each recharge extends the validity of the SIM card for 18 months from the date of the recharge, plus one month in which you may only receive calls.
If you do not recharge your SIM card within that period, the 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