"KingKing" Voice Roaming Service

 

"KingKing" voice roaming service
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"KingKing" FAQ-Android

General

  1. What are the advantages of “KingKing” over traditional roaming voice services when overseas?
  2. Do I have to apply for a new number in order to use “KingKing” ?
  3. Do I, or the people I call, or who call me, need to install an application?
  4. Will I be charged for roaming or local mobile data connectivity?
  5. Will I be charged normal local airtime using “KingKing”?
  6. Will I be able to receive “KingKing” calls when I surf the Internet?
  7. Can I make emergency calls overseas?
  8. How do I make an outgoing call via “KingKing” to destinations outside Hong Kong?
  9. I don’t have an IDD account, so how do I call destinations outside Hong Kong? 
  10. How will I be notified that all incoming/outgoing calls are being connected via “KingKing”?
  11. How to send an SMS?
  12. Will I be charged for sending SMS using “KingKing”?
  13. Can I make emergency calls overseas or send emergency SMS overseas?
  14. I am an eSIM user, why can't I use "King King"?

 

Installation

  1. Where can I download the “KingKing” application?

 

Voicemail

  1. How do I access my voicemail via “KingKing” ?
  2. What is my voicemail password?

 

Service features

  1. Is caller display available to “KingKing”?
  2. Will my Secretarial Service work for “KingKing” calls?
  3. Is call waiting available with “KingKing” ?
  4. Can I use conditional call-forwarding (ie **67*/ **61*/**62*) for “KingKing” calls, instead of voicemail?
  5. Does multi-party call conferencing work on “KingKing” ?
  6. Will Connecting Tone/ Hong Kong connecting tones work with “KingKing” ?
  7. Can I customize the “KingKing” ringtone?
  8. Can I make Infoline 900 or calls started with * or #?

 

Technical support

  1. Does “KingKing” work in flight mode?
  2. Will “KingKing” work if I am outside mobile network coverage?
  3. Will “KingKing” work with a home or hotel’s free Wi-Fi service?
  4. Why does the “KingKing” icon disappear from the status bar?
  5. Why is “KingKing” voice quality poor for some calls?
  6. Will “KingKing” work with touch-tone services, such as phone-banking and IVRS?
  7. When I am on a “KingKing” call, will the call be disconnected if I leave Wi-Fi coverage?
  8. Will my “KingKing” application be re-connected to Wi-Fi automatically when I return to an area with Wi-Fi coverage?
  9. Why can’t I connect to “KingKing” when my handset detects Wi-Fi?
  10. Why is “KingKing” call quality better on a headset than when I hold the handset in my hand?
  11. Why can’t I use my Bluetooth headset with “KingKing” ?
  12. Why can’t I receive a call when my handset screen switches to standby mode (ie when the handset screen is off)?
  13. Why can’t I receive incoming calls when I can make outgoing “KingKing” calls?
  14. Why can’t I make outgoing “KingKing” calls when I can receive incoming “KingKing” calls?
  15. I am a Pocket Wi-Fi user, so can I use “KingKing” ?
  16. I am a 1SIM2Number subscriber, so can I use “KingKing” ?
  17. Why I can make outgoing “KingKing” voice calls but can’t make outgoing “KingKing” video calls?

 

Answer

General

1. What are the advantages of "KingKing" over traditional roaming voice services when overseas?
A: "KingKing" is a roaming voice service, based on Wi-Fi connectivity, offers FREE voice call minutes for making outgoing calls to any Hong Kong number and receiving incoming calls from anywhere in the world.

Now, “KingKing” service provides free video calls within the "KingKing" community. 

2. Do I have to apply for a new number in order to use "KingKing" ?
A: No. You can use your existing1O1O mobile number for making/receiving calls, regardless of whether the distant end person is using a fixed-line or mobile service provider in Hong Kong or overseas.

3. Do I, or the people I call, or who call me, need to install an application? 
A: For voice call, you will need to download our “KingKing” application in order to use the service but the people you call, or who call you, do not.

For video call, both you and the called party will need to download our “KingKing” application in order to use the service.

4. Will I be charged for roaming or local mobile data connectivity?
A: No. "KingKing" is connected only by Wi-Fi.

5. Will I be charged normal local airtime using "KingKing" ?
A: Only if you make an IDD call via "KingKing".

6. Will I be able to receive"KingKing" calls when I surf the Internet?
A: Yes.

7. Can I make emergency calls overseas?
A: The KingKing Service can be used to make emergency calls or send emergency SMS messages (only for whom have registered for the emergency SMS service) in Hong Kong, but it should not be used to make any emergency calls or send emergency SMS to a local emergency centre while you are abroad;

8. How do I make an outgoing call via "KingKing" to destinations outside Hong Kong?
A: It is just like making an IDD call while in Hong Kong, which means “+” and country code (eg 44 for the UK) need to be entered before the contact number.

9. I don’t have an IDD account, so how do I call destinations outside Hong Kong? 
A: Applying for IDD is free of charge. You can call the 24-hour 1O1O Consumer Service Hotline 2888 1010 to register.

10. How will I be notified that all incoming voice/video calls are being connected via "KingKing" ?
A: Voice call: When "KingKing" app is being connected, the incoming call display will show the "KingKing" service name as well as the "KingKing"service icon. 
Voice call: When "KingKing" app is being connected, the incoming call display will show the "KingKing" service name with green video call icon.

11.How to send an SMS?

Press “Call Log” Press the SMS
button in the top right-hand
corner or the message log		 Send an SMS as you usually do The message will be saved
 

12.Will I be charged for sending SMS using “KingKing”?
A: If you use KingKing Service to send SMS, the related charges will be calculated based on the SMS service (including intra-network/inter-network/international) provided by us as you are in Hong Kong.

13.Can I make emergency calls overseas or send emergency SMS overseas?
A: the KingKing Service can be used to make emergency calls or send emergency SMS messages (only for whom have registered for the emergency SMS service) in Hong Kong, but it should not be used to make any emergency calls or send emergency SMS to a local emergency centre while you are abroad;

14. I am an eSIM user, why can't I use "King King"?
A: King King works only when occupying a mobile device’s primary SIM slot and does not be compatible to the secondary SIM slot. Please note King King does not support using eSIM, which is defined as a mobile device’s secondary SIM.

 

Installation

1. Where can I download the "KingKing" application?
A: You can go to Google Play and use “King King ” as the search phrase to get to the RoamSave download facility. This will incur a mobile data charge.

 

Voicemail

1. How do I access my voicemail via "KingKing" ?
A: You can press voicemail key to access your voicemail via "KingKing".

2. What is my voicemail password?
A: Your login ID is the same as your 1O1O mobile account password. If you have not yet a password. please dial *111.

 

Service features

1. Is caller display available to "KingKing" ?
A: Yes. The same caller ID/picture saved in your handset’s phonebook will appear for all RoamSave calls.

2. Will my Secretarial Service work for "KingKing" calls?
A: It will not work when your "KingKing" application is on and connected. Once the "KingKing" application is disconnected, Secretarial Service will resume automatically.

3. Is call waiting available with "KingKing" ?
A: It is not. It does not work with "KingKing". If you are already engaged on a call, the other caller will be redirected to voicemail.

4. Can I use conditional call-forwarding (ie **67*/ **61*/**62*) for "KingKing" calls, instead of voicemail?
A: No. You can only use unconditional call-forwarding (ie **21*) for "KingKing" calls.

5. Does multi-party call conferencing work on"KingKing" ?
A: No. Only a regular voice call will support multi-party call conferencing.

6. Will Connecting Tone/ Hong Kong connecting tones work with "KingKing" ?
A: Yes.

7. Can I customize the "KingKing" ringtone?
A: You cannot. A "KingKing" call will use the ringtone set in your handset for a normal voice call.

8. Can I make Infoline 900 or calls started with * or #?
A: No.

 

Technical support

1. Does "KingKing" work in flight mode?
A: No. You must turn off flight mode to use "KingKing".

2. Will "KingKing" work if I am outside mobile network coverage?
A: "KingKing" is connected only by Wi-Fi, so mobile network connectivity is not necessary.

3. Will "KingKing" work with a home or hotel’s free Wi-Fi service?
A: Yes "KingKing" basically works with any Wi-Fi connectivity, regardless of whether it is a free service provided by a hotel or a router in someone’s home (note: 1O1O cannot guarantee "KingKing" service performance nor voice call quality at every single Wi-Fi hotspot).

4. Why does the "KingKing" icon disappear from the status bar?
A: This represents weak or no Wi-Fi connectivity. If this occurs, move to an area with better Wi-Fi coverage and remain there until you finish your call.

5. Why is "KingKing" call quality poor for some calls?
A: This could be caused by weak Wi-Fi connectivity. Please move to an area with better Wi-Fi coverage and remain there before you finish your call.

6. Will "KingKing" work with touch-tone services, such as phone-banking and IVRS?
A: Yes.

7. When I am on a "KingKing" call, will the call be disconnected if I leave Wi-Fi coverage?
A: Yes, the call will drop because the Wi-Fi connection will be lost and the "KingKing" application will be disconnected. You are recommended to stay within the coverage area until you finish your call.

8. Will my "KingKing" application be re-connected to Wi-Fi automatically when I return to an area with Wi-Fi coverage?
A: No. You will need to connect your "KingKing" application to Wi-Fi manually (please refer to User Guide Q1). Until you reconnect "KingKing", you will be able to receive calls via regular voice service.

9. Why can’t I connect to"KingKing" when my handset detects Wi-Fi?
A: The Wi-Fi signal only shows that you are within hotspot coverage, but you may need to login to the Wi-Fi network before proceeding to RoamSave (note: 1O1O cannot guarantee "KingKing" service performance nor voice call quality at every single Wi-Fi hotspot).

10. Why is "KingKing" call quality better on a headset than when I hold the handset in my hand?
A: Some handsets are intelligent enough to turn off the screen automatically when it detects a human face in order to avoid buttons being touched by accident. However, the turn-off screen mode will also switch Wi-Fi connection to power save mode automatically, thereby making call quality unstable or even poor because of a weak connection.

You can edit the turn-off screen mode using the "KingKing" application:
Go to “More” and tick “Keep Screen On”.

11. Why can’t I use my Bluetooth headset with "KingKing" ?
"KingKing" does not support a Bluetooth headset, but you can use an ordinary wired headset with "KingKing".

12. Why can’t I receive a call when my handset screen switches to standby mode (ie when the handset screen is off)?
Some handsets may turn off the Wi-Fi connection in standby mode, thereby disconnecting "KingKing". 
You can edit the standby mode in your handset’s settings listed as below:
Settings > Applications > Development > Stay awake
(note: You need to connect your handset with a power cord)

13. Why can’t I receive incoming calls when I can make outgoing "KingKing" calls?
Please check that you have enabled an unconditional call-forwarding function (**21*). If you have, then please disable it (##21#) before re-starting the "KingKing" application by pressing the on/off button once.

14. Why can’t I make outgoing "KingKing" calls when I can receive incoming "KingKing" calls?
Please check whether the outgoing voice function of your account has been barred. You may want to contact the 24-hour Consumer Service Hotline 28881010 for more details.

15. I am a Pocket Wi-Fi user, so can I use "KingKing"?
Yes.

16. I am a 1SIM2Number subscriber, so can I use "KingKing"?
Yes. Please note the following:
Caller display will show your Hong Kong mobile number only when you make an outgoing call with the "KingKing" application, even if you are inside China Unicom’s network coverage.
You are required to pay an “Outside Region Connection Fee” of $1/minute to receive calls via the secondary number (ie China Unicom mobile number) in addition to the standard "KingKing" service charge, and the charge is applicable to all destinations.

17.Why I can make outgoing "KingKing" voice calls but can’t make outgoing "KingKing" video calls?
 A: Please check whether your "KingKing" app version supports to make "KingKing" video call (updated version: 1.2.0). You may want to contact the 24-hour Consumer Service Hotline 28881010 for more details.