General information about voice calls and text messages
Are incoming voice calls and text messages deducted from my voice and text allowance?
If you are on a standalone voice plan no data included), incoming text messages aren't deducted from your plan allowance. Incoming call time is deducted from your plan allowance.
Our LTE smartphone plans include unlimited local callings and text messages so you can talk and text to your heart's delight.
Are text messages data?
Contrary to popular belief, text messages have nothing to do with data. Think of them as a call but with a written message instead.
Can I send a picture via text message?
Unfortunately not. One's network doesn't support picture messaging aka MMS.
Voice and Text Messaging Plans
Unlimited Voice and Text Message Plans
If you just want to talk and text, One has 3 plans to choose from:
100 Talk $30/mo.: 100 local anytime minutes
500 Talk & Text $55/mo.: 500 local anytime minutes + Unlimited in-network calling (any number on One's network) + Unlimited evenings and weekends + 500 local text messages
Unlimited Talk & Text $75/mo.: Unlimited local voice calls and text messaging + Unlimited calls to U.S. & Canada + Unlimited global text messaging
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Gotta have that data too? All of our LTE plans include:
- Unlimited local voice calls
- Unlimited calls to the U.S. and Canada
- Unlimited local text messages
- Unlimited international text messages
- Rollover data
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Voice Calling Tips and Tricks
How do I forward calls to another mobile number or landline number?
1. Tap the voice Call icon
2. iPhone
Tap Settings and choose Phone
Under Call forwarding->Turn ON->Tap Forward To and enter the phone number where you want your calls forwarded to.
Android
Tap the menu icon (usually 3 vertical dots)m and choose Settings
Tap Supplementary Services then choose Call forwarding
Choose Voice Call then choose the option that suits your needs (always forward, forward when unreachable, etc.)
Enter the phone number where you want your calls forwarded to.
How do I set up or change my ringtone?
iPhone
1. Tap Settings and choose Sounds
2. Tap Ringtone then Tap to choose your favourite ringtone
Android
1. Tap Settings and choose Sounds and vibration
2. Tap Ringtone then Tap to choose your favourite ringtone
Text Messaging Tips and Tricks
How do I delete unwanted text messages?
iPhone
1. Tap Settings
2. Tap Messages
3. Tap Keep Messages. You will be prompted to choose 30 days, 1 year or Forever.
Android:
1. Tap text message icon
2. Tap Menu (3 vertical dots in top right hand corner) and choose Delete messages
3. You will be prompted to choose which message or messages in the thread you would like to delete and tap Delete
OR Tap and hold on a text message. A list of options appears then Choose Delete
Delete Messages Setting
This setting will automatically delete oldest messages first to make room for new messages when you reach 1000 messages.
1. Tap text message icon
2. Tap Menu (3 vertical dots in top right hand corner) and choose Settings
3. Tap More settings and turn Delete old messages ON.
How do I forward a text message to another person?
iPhone
1. Tap the text message icon
2. Tap and hold the text message you would like to forward-> Choose More. This gives you option of choosing one or multiple messages.
3. Tap arrow in the bottom right hand of screen and enter recipient in the To: field at the top of your screen
Android
1. Tap and hold on the text message you would like to forward. A list of options appears->Choose Forward
2. Select recipient(s)->Tap Done
3. Text message will appear as a new entry under the recipient's last thread->Tap the send icon