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Forum: Italy 13-01-2008, 11:44
Replies: 17
Views: 8,181
Posted By maccoy
I can use my French CC too...

I can use my French CC too...
Forum: France 20-11-2007, 08:05
Replies: 9
Views: 5,172
Posted By maccoy
Most people in France have a postpaid contract,...

Most people in France have a postpaid contract, that is cheaper than the prepaid cards.
And some prepaid cards can become quite cheap with the heavy users' options.
Forum: Mobile Phones 25-10-2007, 23:02
Replies: 8
Views: 5,523
Posted By maccoy
It's a quite unusual maker, I don't know whether...

It's a quite unusual maker, I don't know whether you can find someone able to unlock this phone...
Forum: France 17-10-2007, 09:42
Replies: 5
Views: 3,535
Posted By maccoy
Could you tell us which are the operators used by...

Could you tell us which are the operators used by you in the US and by his parents in India?
Forum: France 21-09-2007, 06:51
Replies: 6
Views: 3,981
Posted By maccoy
No one seems be willing to change the narrow...

No one seems be willing to change the narrow period of credit validity in France...:mad:
Forum: France 20-09-2007, 06:47
Replies: 6
Views: 3,981
Posted By maccoy
New prepaid offer in France: first MVNO on Bouygtel

http://www.budget-mobile.fr/Pages/Home/home.aspx

It's a prepaid offer for people based in France but calling abroad.

• Zone 1 (Europe – USA – Canada – Australia) : 0.24 €/min
• Zone 2 (Latin...
Forum: Americas 10-09-2007, 06:45
Replies: 3
Views: 3,863
Posted By maccoy
I think that Telcel doesn't pay the termination...

I think that Telcel doesn't pay the termination fees to the italian operators for sms.
That's why you can't receive any message, also on the international prepaid cards.
Forum: Americas 08-09-2007, 14:50
Replies: 3
Views: 3,863
Posted By maccoy
I think your Italian operator is H3G and the...

I think your Italian operator is H3G and the Mexican one is Movistar...
Forum: France 22-08-2007, 10:26
Replies: 10
Views: 6,839
Posted By maccoy
"Max de temps" is an offer with less credit...

"Max de temps" is an offer with less credit validity.
The formula is "half price and half credit validity"...
Forum: France 21-08-2007, 17:19
Replies: 10
Views: 6,839
Posted By maccoy
The billing is 1/1 for the calls to France and...

The billing is 1/1 for the calls to France and 60/30 for the other calls.
Forum: France 21-08-2007, 15:44
Replies: 10
Views: 6,839
Posted By maccoy
Virgin mobile: 5 €..................15 days ...

Virgin mobile:

5 €..................15 days
10 €................30 days
15 €................60 days
20 €................90 days
30 €................120 days
40 €................150 days
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-08-2007, 07:57
Replies: 4
Views: 3,585
Posted By maccoy
How much costs sending a sms with 09?

How much costs sending a sms with 09?
Forum: France 21-08-2007, 07:53
Replies: 10
Views: 6,839
Posted By maccoy
Unfortunately not, also the MVNOs have reduced...

Unfortunately not, also the MVNOs have reduced (NRJMobile) or are reducing (Virgin Mobile) the credit validity.:mad:
Forum: France 20-08-2007, 23:19
Replies: 10
Views: 6,839
Posted By maccoy
BouygTel: maybe the best prepaid offer in France

Today the Carte Nomad has changed its name into Carte Bouygues Telecom.
What's new?
"Formule Flash" became "Formule Max de Temps": calls to France, Europe and North Africa cost 25 cents a minute...
Forum: Italy 20-08-2007, 22:29
Replies: 27
Views: 10,114
Posted By maccoy
The only mobile phone shop at Malpensa Airport is...

The only mobile phone shop at Malpensa Airport is a Vodafone one, but it's in the boarding area.
Forum: Italy 20-08-2007, 22:23
Replies: 27
Views: 10,114
Posted By maccoy
An international sms with Tim (and CoopMobile)...

An international sms with Tim (and CoopMobile) costs 30 cents, the same price as Vodafone and 3.
The only best choice is Wind (starting from 9 cents to 15 cents).
Forum: Italy 19-08-2007, 16:37
Replies: 27
Views: 10,114
Posted By maccoy
The minimum amount is 5€ since June 10.

The minimum amount is 5€ since June 10.
Forum: Europe 19-08-2007, 09:20
Replies: 7
Views: 3,780
Posted By maccoy
If you get a postpaid contract you'll have to pay...

If you get a postpaid contract you'll have to pay a (stupid) €5.16 monthly tax even if you don't use your account.
Unfortunately a Tim prepaid card can't be recharged with a non-Italian credit...
Forum: Europe 06-08-2007, 22:02
Replies: 16
Views: 5,882
Posted By maccoy
http://www.arcep.fr/index.php?id=9369 I think...

http://www.arcep.fr/index.php?id=9369
I think that some tariffs are not compliant with Eurotariff (the maximum amount should be 58,6 and 28,7 cents, but some operators decided to ask 59 and 29 cents...
Forum: Italy 08-06-2007, 08:21
Replies: 21
Views: 8,778
Posted By maccoy
Yes, UNO mobile is a Carrefour Italia subsidiary....

Yes, UNO mobile is a Carrefour Italia subsidiary.



"Tariffa dall'estero" literally means "Tariff from abroad" so you're right. ;-)
There are two exceptions in the EU: Romania (as you told) and...
Forum: France 16-05-2007, 11:11
Replies: 9
Views: 5,172
Posted By maccoy
You need to buy a new sim card. I don't think...

You need to buy a new sim card.
I don't think you will find a sim card in the CDG airport but you can take a look at the "Virgin" Shops.
With your phone (it should be operator lock) you can only...
Forum: Europe 10-05-2007, 23:26
Replies: 7
Views: 2,766
Posted By maccoy
I have no problems recharging with my french...

I have no problems recharging with my french credit card on the Vodafone site.
Forum: France 09-05-2007, 22:45
Replies: 5
Views: 4,416
Posted By maccoy
Talking Prepaid cards aren't cheap but postpaid cards are...

Prepaid cards aren't cheap but postpaid cards are not that bad...
What about sms in Germany?
They cost two times the sms in France. ;)
Forum: France 08-05-2007, 21:44
Replies: 5
Views: 4,416
Posted By maccoy
With the Orange option "Duo Journée" you have 1...

With the Orange option "Duo Journée" you have 1 hour call to be used between 9 AM and 9 PM the day of the activation.
You can use this hour call to any number/operator in France.
It costs 3€.
Forum: Europe 01-05-2007, 08:30
Replies: 4
Views: 5,079
Posted By maccoy
You're welcome! Only one of them is in the...

You're welcome!
Only one of them is in the public area, next to the Alitalia and domestic flights check-in.
Forum: Europe 30-04-2007, 22:35
Replies: 4
Views: 5,079
Posted By maccoy
There are two Tim shops at the departures...

There are two Tim shops at the departures (upstairs from the arrivals).
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-04-2007, 14:36
Replies: 28
Views: 11,637
Posted By maccoy
Wink In october I tried sending two sms, never...

In october I tried sending two sms, never received, to a french mobile in order to keep my card valid and after few days I've been credited back.
So I can confirm you their commercial correctness!
Forum: Italy 06-04-2007, 14:25
Replies: 21
Views: 8,778
Posted By maccoy
Also PosteItaliane (the italian Post) is going to...

Also PosteItaliane (the italian Post) is going to start operating on Vodafone...
Forum: Europe 06-03-2007, 11:47
Replies: 28
Views: 9,695
Posted By maccoy
I saw the new "3 come a casa" tariff and i'm...

I saw the new "3 come a casa" tariff and i'm feeling disgusted.
They decided to imitate the Vodafone Passport option reducing by half the set-up fee but their offer includes less than half the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-02-2007, 09:40
Replies: 7
Views: 3,250
Posted By maccoy
I think they will increase the sms cost as...

I think they will increase the sms cost as callblue did...
Forum: Americas 05-02-2007, 09:05
Replies: 2
Views: 3,093
Posted By maccoy
Changes in the French West Indies

Bouygues Telecom Caraïbes has been sold the last year and the old site (http://www.bouyguestelecomcaraibe.com/) leads to a porn site.
The new name is Digicel and the link to the site is:...
Forum: Italy 28-01-2007, 10:46
Replies: 7
Views: 4,359
Posted By maccoy
Talking The card is complete. I think they were...

The card is complete.
I think they were updating region by region, as on the "3" site...
Unfortunately I didn't see the "3-Padania" coverage card! :lol:
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 11-01-2007, 23:53
Replies: 2
Views: 3,112
Posted By maccoy
Talking I found it spectacular! The most hilarious...

I found it spectacular!
The most hilarious thing was that woman really nervous insulting the others drivers with a such strong roman accent...
Forum: Europe 11-01-2007, 23:40
Replies: 44
Views: 16,245
Posted By maccoy
You're right! :D I will! :)

You're right! :D



I will! :)
Forum: Europe 10-01-2007, 21:58
Replies: 44
Views: 16,245
Posted By maccoy
I found everything you posted really interesting...

I found everything you posted really interesting and I'm astonished about the wide difference between San Marino's and Italy's telecommunications systems.
Thank you very much.
Still waiting for...
Forum: Europe 17-11-2006, 10:26
Replies: 8
Views: 2,737
Posted By maccoy
In France the maximal cost for calling a mobile...

In France the maximal cost for calling a mobile phone from landline is 14,6 cents a minute.
Forum: Europe 11-11-2006, 08:23
Replies: 5
Views: 2,706
Posted By maccoy
Yes, NRJ has changed the credit validity to the...

Yes, NRJ has changed the credit validity to the standards of the market.
No way of keeping the card alive by making a call every 6 months!
Forum: Europe 09-11-2006, 07:54
Replies: 5
Views: 2,706
Posted By maccoy
This...

This ('http://www.carrefourmobile.fr/home/index.html') is the Carrefour mobile site.
Calls to France are 39 cents per minute.
10 cents per SMS (20 cents if sent to a foreign country), 30 cents per...
Forum: France 05-11-2006, 09:41
Replies: 6
Views: 3,710
Posted By maccoy
With a SFR (or NRJ) prepaid plan the GPRS is...

With a SFR (or NRJ) prepaid plan the GPRS is available only for wap connections, so I don't think it will be useful for you...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 01-11-2006, 09:26
Replies: 9
Views: 4,192
Posted By maccoy
I love Malta too... :bye2:

I love Malta too... :bye2:
Forum: Europe 24-10-2006, 22:13
Replies: 5
Views: 2,706
Posted By maccoy
I think the Virgin offer is better: the credit...

I think the Virgin offer is better: the credit expires after 3 months even if you top up 10? only.
Forum: Europe 24-10-2006, 16:41
Replies: 5
Views: 2,706
Posted By maccoy
A-mobile (Auchan Mobile) started operating on...

A-mobile (Auchan Mobile) started operating on October 16th on the SFR net.
Their offer (only in french). ('http://www.auchantelecom.fr/offre/index.php4?MobiSId=f347682ad6e50ab8fdc2540f43037e42')...
Forum: Europe 24-10-2006, 12:45
Replies: 44
Views: 16,245
Posted By maccoy
I'm waiting for they site to be online and to...

I'm waiting for they site to be online and to know their offer... :unsure:
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 22-10-2006, 21:48
Replies: 4
Views: 3,429
Posted By maccoy
I know some words... Simi = telephone Eg =...

I know some words...
Simi = telephone
Eg = egg
Bila = car
Appelsin = orange
Pilsur = hot dog
etc...
I've been to Iceland 10 years ago and I loved it!
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 19-10-2006, 10:56
Replies: 15
Views: 7,525
Posted By maccoy
Happy birthday!!! :clap: :clap:

Happy birthday!!! :clap: :clap:
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-10-2006, 18:58
Replies: 14
Views: 4,395
Posted By maccoy
That's why he cannot register on the GSM...

That's why he cannot register on the GSM networks... no roaming agreement!
The only solution is to buy a 3G phone or a local sim card.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-10-2006, 08:29
Replies: 14
Views: 4,395
Posted By maccoy
Did you try a network selection? The phone will...

Did you try a network selection?
The phone will display the available networks (on which he can work) and you can try to register on one of them...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-10-2006, 15:10
Replies: 18
Views: 5,476
Posted By maccoy
It seems that callblue is getting even more...

It seems that callblue is getting even more expensive.
The sim costs 50$ with no credit in it and sms are @ 0,38$ instead of 0,15$...
Forum: Europe 08-09-2006, 22:42
Replies: 9
Views: 3,539
Posted By maccoy
What happens or happened in the french market you...

What happens or happened in the french market you are talking about?
Forum: France 16-08-2006, 22:12
Replies: 13
Views: 7,075
Posted By maccoy
I have a Breizh Mobile sim card since october...

I have a Breizh Mobile sim card since october 2004 and I always topped up that way... :blink:
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