Global SMS to Israel MIRS, Philippines NextMobile, Jordan Xpress, Korea KT Powertel and
Shanghai Guomai

As part of GRID’s continuous effort to bring value-for-money services to our customers, we are pleased to announce that you can now send/receive global SMS to/from subscribers of Israel’s MIRS, Philippines NextMobile, Jordan’s Xpress, Korea’s KT Powertel and Shanghai's Guomai.

Mobile Operator Mobile number range Global SMS Charges
Jordan Xpress 962-74-54 XXXX
962-74-55 XXXX
962-74-56 XXXX
962-74-57 XXXX		 $0.15 per outgoing message.
Korea KT Powertel 82-130-XXX XXXX $0.15 per outgoing message.
Israel MIRS 972-57-2-XXXX
972-57-3-XXXX
972-57-4-XXXX
972-57-5-XXXX
972-57-6-XXXX
972-57-7-XXXX
972-57-8-XXXX
972-57-9-XXXX		 $0.15 per outgoing message.
Philippines NextMobile 63-9797-5-XXXX
63-9797-6-XXXX
63-9797-7-XXXX
63-9797-8-XXXX		 $0.15 per outgoing message.
Shanghai Guomai 862-125-110 000 to
862-125-119 999		 Promotion:
Free from 1 Dec 2007 to
30 Nov 2008

“X” represents any digits from 0 to 9.

Global sms will be charged at $0.15 per outgoing message.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1 How much does it cost to send/receive global SMS?

All outgoing global SMS to Jordan Xpress and Korea KT Powertel are charged at $0.15.

Incoming global SMS is free.
 
Q2 Which are the countries that I can send/receive global SMS?

Currently, you can send/receive global SMS to/from subscribers of Jordan’s mobile operator Xpress, subscribers of Korea’s mobile operator KT Powertel, subscribers of Israel MIRS as well as customers of NextMobile Philippines. GRID will add more countries and operators in future.
 
Q3 How can I send/receive global SMS to/from Jordan?

You can send/receive global SMS to/from subscribers of Xpress, a mobile operator in Jordan . The subscribers of Xpress have mobile numbers ranging from 962-74-540000 to 962-74-579999.

Xpress subscriber mobile number

Starting from to
962-74-54 0000 962-74-57 9999

 
Q4 How can I send/receive global SMS to/from S.Korea?

You can send/receive global SMS to/from subscribers of KT Powertel, a mobile operator in S.Korea. The subscribers of KT Powertel have mobile numbers ranging from 82-130 000 0000 to 82-130 999 9999.

KT Powertel subscriber mobile number

Starting from to
82-130-000 0000 82-130-999 9999

 
Q5 How can I send/receive global SMS to/from Israel?

You can send/receive global SMS to/from subscribers of MIRS, a mobile operator in Israel. The subscribers of MIRS have mobile numbers ranging from 972-57-2-0000 to
972-57-9-9999.

MIRS subscriber mobile number

Starting from to
972-57-2-0000 972-57-9-9999

 
Q6 How can I send/receive global SMS to/from Philippines?

You can send/receive global SMS to/from subscribers of NextMobile, a mobile operator in Philippines. The subscribers of NextMobile have mobile numbers ranging from 63-9797-5-0000 to 63-9797-8-9999.

NextMobile subscriber mobile number

Starting from to
63-9797-5-0000 63-9797-8-9999

 
Q7 How do I send global SMS?

Simply follow the steps:

1. Go to Message, Create Message .
2. Key in <+> <country code> <tel. no.>

For example, if you wish to send a global SMS to a friend (mobile number 130 200 1234), who is a subscriber of KT Powertel in Korea (country code 82), then you should key in ‘+821302001234’.

3. Write you message.
4. Press Send

Note: Message without the “+” sign will not be sent successfully.

 
Q8 Can I send/receive global SMS when I am roaming?

Yes. Normal roaming SMS charges apply.

 
Q9 Can my global SMS reach my friend who is roaming?

Yes.
 
Q10 How will the global SMS be reflected in my bill?

Global SMS will be reflected in your monthly bill after the local SMS charges.
 
Q11 Can the overseas subscribers reply to my global SMS?

Yes. Currently only subscribers from Jordan’s Xpress, Korea’s KT Powertel, Israel MIRS and Philippines NextMobile can reply to your Global SMS.
 
Q12 Why am I not able to receive global SMS from my overseas contact?

Your overseas contact needs to apply for the necessary service from the
mobile operator.