Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
19-12-2008, 18:08
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Replies: 34
Views: 12,782
And your source?
Seems rather ODD, since the...
And your source?
Seems rather ODD, since the regular carriers are all being FORCED to cut their roaming rates. Not sure what the competition will do, but IF TRUE, this will make UM less...
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Forum: Americas
23-10-2008, 17:41
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Replies: 56
Views: 25,933
Sorry if my reply was confusing. I was not...
Sorry if my reply was confusing. I was not indicating a preference for either ATT or TUYO. I was only suggesting that you or your group use a calling card INSTEAD of dialing directly to Germany or...
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Forum: Americas
23-10-2008, 15:06
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Replies: 56
Views: 25,933
Calling Cards
Use a calling card and you pay the US rate + the calling card rate per minute. Should beat the $ 1.49-1.66 DIRECT charges. TRUE, it is a hassle to dial the card number, pin and then finally your...
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Forum: Europe
12-09-2008, 19:41
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,828
If the phone is UNLOCKED and you can edit the...
If the phone is UNLOCKED and you can edit the proxy-data settings (I don't have an UNLOCKED Iphone so I cannot say for sure), then the answers to 1 and 2 should be YES. That is the essence of...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
11-09-2008, 02:00
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,433
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Forum: Germany
30-08-2008, 13:40
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,002
Any news on SUNSIM?
Those services were in trouble anyway, so I have read.
Any news on SUNSIM? I bought that one when it came out a few years ago. Do you think they will collapse, too? I read the website did not...
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Forum: France
25-08-2008, 19:55
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,134
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Forum: France
25-08-2008, 19:38
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,134
The usual expiration ssues for France
"Durée de validité de la carte SIM :
Votre carte est valable jusqu'à 2 mois après le dernier appel.
Durée de validité des recharges :
* 10 € >> 15 jours
* 20 € >> 1 mois
* 30 €...
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Forum: Europe
18-08-2008, 20:30
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,923
In about 4 weeks our son burned up $15 on...
In about 4 weeks our son burned up $15 on onesuite to reach us from US while we were in DE and FR. Some to more expensive cell phones. Considering I won't be needing the service for another year...
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Forum: Europe
18-08-2008, 16:07
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,923
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
16-08-2008, 01:39
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,286
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
13-07-2008, 16:15
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Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Clear?
TRUE: that is what the FAQ says. ...
Clear?
TRUE: that is what the FAQ says. That is not what the info back says when you request your balance using the phone and United Mobile Menu.
What does clear mean?
When you request...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
13-07-2008, 03:05
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Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Expiry
Going to "old Europe" soon, July 17. Logged onto my UM+ account. Says its dormant. I believe I did and SMS back in the winter and was charged for it.
Interesting, while the FAQ tells me 9...
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Forum: Germany
12-07-2008, 13:20
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,511
reloading
Worked perfectly.
FIRST, German T-Mo prepaids now NEVER EXPIRE. There is no need to reload unless you need the balance.
SECOND, buy a spare card when you are there.
THIRD, if you have...
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Forum: Germany
09-07-2008, 16:09
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,511
Vielen Dank!
Many thanks! I'll try it when I am home later today. Don't have the phone with me.
Stan
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Forum: Germany
09-07-2008, 12:32
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,511
T-Mobile Germany
Does *101*pin number # SEND still work with Xtracash?
Does not seem to be described in latest brochures as an option.
Also, if that method does not work, is there a way to call customer care...
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Forum: France
03-07-2008, 17:32
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Replies: 24
Views: 15,913
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Forum: France
03-07-2008, 02:00
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Replies: 24
Views: 15,913
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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies
02-07-2008, 17:39
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,022
I have signed up. CURRENTLY they give you 50...
I have signed up. CURRENTLY they give you 50 jax. You can add jax. I think 1 jax = 1 US cent.
SMS are free, including international. That is why I signed up. You get 65 characters only. It...
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Forum: Italy
02-07-2008, 14:49
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,485
v3
should be a quad band. I have 3 of them. doubt another carrier would disable that feature.
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Forum: France
01-07-2008, 19:39
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Replies: 24
Views: 15,913
?s
Rick,
I would be amazed if Verizon will be "lending" you a free GSM Blackberry.
ONLY GSM service is available in France. Please look at the NATIONAL OPERATORS page for France. Since you are...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
26-06-2008, 17:45
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,968
Gentlemen:
If I have my facts correct...
Gentlemen:
If I have my facts correct (please advise) we have as alternatives:
1. SIMYO flatrate 30 days costs ~ 20 Euros (15 + 4.99) for unlimited landline access PLUS VOIP etc fees
2. ...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
25-06-2008, 20:29
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,205
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
18-06-2008, 16:35
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,968
Solomo?
A NEW card? Would they send it to you in the USA? I think that would be new.
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Forum: France
13-06-2008, 01:15
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,654
Phone
Make sure the phone has 900/1800 (quad-band). Some T-Mo tribands are 850, 1800, 1900 for US. 900 would be better.
Check out the national operators in France and their international SMS rates. ...
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Forum: Germany
08-06-2008, 17:52
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,596
Seems to still be valid
From their help and support I searched on Web Sessions
http://www.vodafone.de/business/tarife-sprache-daten-festnetz-dsl-ausland/102292.html
As I wrote, if they display prices, etc on their...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
07-06-2008, 22:22
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,205
try 088
Sorry, try 088 for recharge. It should prompt you to enter a card #, which you don't have. Sorry, bad COPY and PASTE action. Look at their FAQ.
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
07-06-2008, 17:19
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,205
Easy codes
Q: Are EasyCodes charged and if yes, at what rates?
A: Recharge (088) and balance inquiry (089) are free of charge. All other EasyCodes will be charged.
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Have you tried the...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
06-06-2008, 17:26
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,205
First isn't there a quick code for BALANCE and...
First isn't there a quick code for BALANCE and TOP UP? Try those first.
All of the MOTOs (V188, Razor V3, V330, V360) I have had worked with UM. I had a V66 quite a while ago and cannot remember...
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Forum: Germany
04-06-2008, 04:01
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Replies: 14
Views: 9,515
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Forum: Germany
04-06-2008, 03:51
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Replies: 14
Views: 9,515
I BELIEVE I ordered the SIM on Tuesday and we...
I BELIEVE I ordered the SIM on Tuesday and we arrived on Friday. No SIM Friday. No SIM Saturday. I think it arrived on the Monday. Now luckily, I had a SIMYO SIM (Germany) and a UM SIM. So we...
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Forum: Germany
03-06-2008, 20:31
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Replies: 14
Views: 9,515
SUNSIM experience
Two things:
1. Last year I bought a SUNSIM (much like SOLOMO) card from USA shortly before I left and had it delivered to the (small) hotel where we were staying. Took a bit longer than I...
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Forum: Americas
26-05-2008, 13:21
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,493
caveat emptor
My experience.... Ebay SIMs are often sold when they have very short life spans remaining. Without a refill the cards expire. I suspect the 2 months was too long and the cards had simply expired...
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Forum: Americas
24-05-2008, 17:31
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,493
OT? - 2003 visit to Canada
Probably off topic....
My wife and children were in Canada in 2003. I had purchased a prepaid Fido SIM from eBay USA. That worked fine. After they returned, I sold it on eBay to someone else. ...
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Forum: Europe
20-05-2008, 20:47
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,925
French
I would EXPECT the voice interactions to be en francais (pardon my keyboard). Perhaps there are English-speaking CSRs, but it's NOT Canada where you might have a choice of languages.
Anyway, it...
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Forum: Europe
15-05-2008, 01:40
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,719
La période contractuelle
Article 8 - Durée du...
La période contractuelle
Article 8 - Durée du contrat d’abonnement
Le contrat d’abonnement est conclu pour une durée
indéterminée avec ou sans période initiale minimale
d’engagement, selon...
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Forum: Europe
15-05-2008, 01:36
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,719
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Forum: Europe
14-05-2008, 19:41
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,719
Not listed
"ten" is not listed on our NATIONAL OPERATORS page. Agree, 12 or 24 months of service required. Works on ORANGE. Based on this, I would say NOT suitable for someone on holiday.
I did not read...
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Forum: France
13-05-2008, 17:38
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,686
France
Is there a GOOD reason(s) I should acquire one or more SIM(s) for France for a 2-week stay this summer? I don't see any reason myself. Any thoughts?
I have Travelsim & UM+ and a German SUNSIM...
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Forum: Europe
09-05-2008, 18:46
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,925
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Forum: Europe
06-05-2008, 21:21
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,726
Seems you are spending most of your time in AUS...
Seems you are spending most of your time in AUS (hard to tell as the back to Munich has no day value). I count 12 days in AT (AUS = Australia, but I know what you mean). I would think your best bet...
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Forum: Europe
06-05-2008, 19:39
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,726
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Forum: UK & Ireland
29-04-2008, 19:37
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,033
Usually, but not always, the EU cards I have...
Usually, but not always, the EU cards I have purchased, require that you INITIALIZE or ACTIVATE new SIM cards. Sometimes this is as easy as putting the SIM into a phone and allowing the phone to...
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Forum: UK & Ireland
28-04-2008, 00:04
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,033
no harm
Should be no harm. Just make sure they don't expire before you need them.
Have a nice trip.
Stan
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Forum: Europe
27-04-2008, 23:02
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,925
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Forum: Europe
27-04-2008, 22:25
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,925
Pass on France
IF YOU HAVE ACCESS TO A LANDLINE in the UK, I think you will do better with a calling card for calling to your son in FR. I'll have to defer to our British friends for advice and details. The...
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Forum: Europe
14-04-2008, 19:50
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,651
Inbound calls to a German Cell in Germany is...
Inbound calls to a German Cell in Germany is ALWAYS FREE for the cell owner. Not true if you "roam" outside Germany or if you are near a border and the card REGISTERS on a non-German network.
14...
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Forum: Europe
14-04-2008, 15:54
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,651
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Why don't you try getting a German land line OR MUST YOU USE the mobile?
I will be very surprised if the 5 cent rate CA to German Cell will work. I have never seen rates that low to cell phone...
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