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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-07-2015, 16:10
Replies: 11
Views: 7,051
Posted By DRNewcomb
TelnaMobile is not exactly a prepaid SIM. You...

TelnaMobile is not exactly a prepaid SIM. You link it to a credit card; they charge about $20/year to keep the account active then charge usage for calls. They bill your card whenever the balance...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-04-2015, 03:27
Replies: 5
Views: 3,120
Posted By DRNewcomb
T-Mobile has been complaining to the FCC that...

T-Mobile has been complaining to the FCC that AT&T charges them much more than they charge international roaming partners. I suspect that this may be part of AT&T's response.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-02-2015, 17:00
Replies: 4
Views: 5,859
Posted By DRNewcomb
Question MTX Connect

Has anyone tried MTX Connect (http://www.mtxc.eu/#Home)? I have not seen any discussion of this data roaming SIM here. It's a data SIM aimed at the European roaming market.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-02-2015, 20:13
Replies: 50
Views: 27,329
Posted By DRNewcomb
I don't know. It may mean that after a total of 6...

I don't know. It may mean that after a total of 6 months (e.g. 182 days) they cut it off. The only complaints that I've heard have been from people who used the SIM continuously for over 6 months. It...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-02-2015, 18:17
Replies: 50
Views: 27,329
Posted By DRNewcomb
Several recent posts from people who have been...

Several recent posts from people who have been using T-Mobile abroad for months, seem to indicate that you'll get cut off at 6 months and that just sending the SIM back to the US does not reset the...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 13-01-2015, 20:35
Replies: 2
Views: 12,397
Posted By DRNewcomb
Unhappy Steve Gold (UKSTEVE)

Is it true that Steve Gold (UKSTEVE) of our group has passed away? I've seen a number of R.I.P. tributes on his Facebook wall. :down:
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 30-10-2014, 22:56
Replies: 3
Views: 13,912
Posted By DRNewcomb
Define "jump start". The way I use the term it...

Define "jump start". The way I use the term it means that you can clamp it on the terminals of a dead battery and start a car. Something "a little bigger than a smart phone" can't even hold cables...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 09-10-2014, 15:13
Replies: 1
Views: 11,085
Posted By DRNewcomb
Question G.729 CODEC: Worth extra cost?

Some of the SIP clients I use have an option to purchase the G.729 CODEC. I was wondering if it is worth the extra cost? Clearly, the server would also have to support G.729. Are there any reliable...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-09-2014, 21:50
Replies: 1
Views: 3,259
Posted By DRNewcomb
As little as I actually talk on my phone, I'd...

As little as I actually talk on my phone, I'd consider the difference to be a non-economic quantity.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-08-2014, 14:43
Replies: 50
Views: 27,329
Posted By DRNewcomb
Yes, there are T&Cs that state it's not for...

Yes, there are T&Cs that state it's not for permanent use abroad. They don't seem to have any set criteria for how that is determined. I suggest to T-Mobile customers who are on an extended stay...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 15-08-2014, 14:39
Replies: 12
Views: 30,116
Posted By DRNewcomb
I used to love CallbackWorld's PIN2DEST service....

I used to love CallbackWorld's PIN2DEST service. I could give friends and family a toll-free number (in dozens of countries) and a PIN. When they call that number and enter the PIN the system...
Forum: Germany 11-08-2014, 12:06
Replies: 12
Views: 13,252
Posted By DRNewcomb
It's Germany; they "have regulations". If they...

It's Germany; they "have regulations". If they didn't have regulations, they'd have to call it "Italy". ;)
Forum: Mobile Phones 10-08-2014, 00:37
Replies: 18
Views: 29,427
Posted By DRNewcomb
One of my big complaints about Nokia's...

One of my big complaints about Nokia's Symbian-based phones was that important features (e.g. VPN) had to be configured by a network administrator and had not UI.
Forum: Mobile Phones 09-08-2014, 20:04
Replies: 18
Views: 29,427
Posted By DRNewcomb
While not exactly on topic, I have a Lumina 925...

While not exactly on topic, I have a Lumina 925 and am completely unimpressed with WP8. It quickly made me wish I had my Symbian phone. The only reason I ever use it is if I need T-Mobile's WiFi...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 05-08-2014, 00:19
Replies: 5
Views: 14,333
Posted By DRNewcomb
Most overseas military bases have an Internet...

Most overseas military bases have an Internet access vendor. I wasn't trying to address the subjects of DSL or WiFi access; just cellular.
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 21-07-2014, 01:09
Replies: 5
Views: 14,333
Posted By DRNewcomb
Diego Garcia

A friend of mine is getting posted to Diego Garcia for about 6 months. I did some checking and the communications situation there seems rather grim. The local monopoly for personal service is Sure...
Forum: Americas 05-07-2014, 12:46
Replies: 1
Views: 7,425
Posted By DRNewcomb
They seem to have two carriers: Claro...

They seem to have two carriers:
Claro (http://www.claro.com.ni/wps/portal/ni/pc/personas/movil/prepago) &
Movistar (http://www.movistar.com.ni/Prepago/Default.aspx).
They both have prepaid. I'm...
Forum: Europe 11-06-2014, 21:43
Replies: 9
Views: 26,817
Posted By DRNewcomb
A few WiFi hotspots should be able to cover most...

A few WiFi hotspots should be able to cover most of Andorra, no? ;)
Forum: Europe 07-06-2014, 13:24
Replies: 7
Views: 8,094
Posted By DRNewcomb
Whatever you decide to do, you also need a backup...

Whatever you decide to do, you also need a backup plan. International roaming has so many moving parts, I'm often amazed when it works at all.
Forum: Americas 04-06-2014, 23:17
Replies: 4
Views: 8,882
Posted By DRNewcomb
I remember when someone reported that they could...

I remember when someone reported that they could pick up a Swedish 900 or 1800 network in a very localized area of Silicon Valley. Turned out that the Ericsson research lab was in that block. The...
Forum: Americas 03-06-2014, 01:49
Replies: 4
Views: 8,882
Posted By DRNewcomb
Would it be possible to get the MNC? Does...

Would it be possible to get the MNC? Does anything like a cruse ship make it that far inland? Thinking maybe someone left a shipboard GSM system active when they shouldn't have?
Forum: Mobile Phones 24-04-2014, 13:45
Replies: 8
Views: 12,470
Posted By DRNewcomb
Interesting question. I've not taken my Telna SIM...

Interesting question. I've not taken my Telna SIM abroad, myself. I've sent it with friends, who much to my dismay never turned the phone on. What phone did you use that didn't work in ZA?
Forum: Mobile Phones 23-04-2014, 03:10
Replies: 8
Views: 12,470
Posted By DRNewcomb
Of course, one question is just how good of a...

Of course, one question is just how good of a backup either Telna or Piranha would be for each other. Not sure that there might not be a SPF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_point_of_failure)...
Forum: Mobile Phones 23-04-2014, 00:17
Replies: 8
Views: 12,470
Posted By DRNewcomb
Well, it also needs WiFi and a good SIP client...

Well, it also needs WiFi and a good SIP client for their SIP connectivity. I'd also favor either Android or iOS for the compatibility with Boingo Mobile's app. I've used an iPhone 3GS with good...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-04-2014, 17:09
Replies: 7
Views: 4,662
Posted By DRNewcomb
Using WiFi, it would probably be worthwhile to...

Using WiFi, it would probably be worthwhile to make sure your VOIP provider and client both support the G.729 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G.729) CODEC.
Forum: Europe 22-04-2014, 02:12
Replies: 6
Views: 6,162
Posted By DRNewcomb
Do you have a US address & credit score? For...

Do you have a US address & credit score? For US$40+tax you could get a month of T-Mobile with free international data and 20c/min calling.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-04-2014, 02:08
Replies: 7
Views: 4,662
Posted By DRNewcomb
There have been posts about crew SIM cards but...

There have been posts about crew SIM cards but from what was posted, they didn't seem really special.
Forum: Mobile Phones 12-04-2014, 12:27
Replies: 44
Views: 67,513
Posted By DRNewcomb
Wink :drunk: What a way to go. ;) What about the...

:drunk: What a way to go. ;) What about the brandy? Were you able to salvage any of it? A doubly cruel loss. :sad:
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 07-04-2014, 22:07
Replies: 6
Views: 10,297
Posted By DRNewcomb
Well, ZA is one of the countries where T-Mobile...

Well, ZA is one of the countries where T-Mobile customers have cheap roaming and unlimited (albeit slow) data. Botswana OTHO, you don't even want to ask. $5.99/min. So, forget that. The networks are...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 06-04-2014, 14:18
Replies: 9
Views: 15,548
Posted By DRNewcomb
But according to Viaero's FAQ...

But according to Viaero's FAQ (http://www.viaero.com/globalconnect/faq):
Of course, all of this is sort of iffy. The CSR my relative spoke with told her that she could roam everywhere for free. I...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 03-04-2014, 11:36
Replies: 9
Views: 15,548
Posted By DRNewcomb
They really make it hard to find: Viaero Global...

They really make it hard to find: Viaero Global Connect (http://www.viaero.com/globalconnect)
South Africa is in Zone #5
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 02-04-2014, 20:06
Replies: 9
Views: 15,548
Posted By DRNewcomb
I was just informed that "thanks for your concern...

I was just informed that "thanks for your concern but we're on an unlimited everything plan and I just double checked that." If they can roam on the Africa trip and they don't get charged a zillion...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 02-04-2014, 14:33
Replies: 9
Views: 15,548
Posted By DRNewcomb
Unhappy Venting: Educating my relatives

A relative of mine is going on a trip to Africa. They have mobile phone service with a US regional carrier that charges $2.99/min to roam where they are going and doesn't even list roaming data...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-03-2014, 00:21
Replies: 50
Views: 27,329
Posted By DRNewcomb
I really enjoyed the PIN2DEST service of...

I really enjoyed the PIN2DEST service of CallbackWorld when it was operating. It wouldn't solve the problem of people just returning your call without looking but it was really handy to be able to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 25-02-2014, 23:24
Replies: 3
Views: 3,176
Posted By DRNewcomb
At last, the US carriers are beginning to look at...

At last, the US carriers are beginning to look at international services as something other than a luxury and a money cow.
Forum: Italy 19-02-2014, 15:00
Replies: 10
Views: 18,184
Posted By DRNewcomb
Well, we know there is at least one and where...

Well, we know there is at least one and where it's located. Other than that, just ask and look for the TIM logo.
Forum: Italy 18-02-2014, 22:33
Replies: 10
Views: 18,184
Posted By DRNewcomb
According to the TIM website...

According to the TIM website (http://www.tim.it/trova-negozio?se=1&prov=VE%2CVENEZIA&comune=Venezia&viapiazza=&cap=&nt=on&nat=on), the only TIM shop in Venice City is:
Negozio TIM
Cannaregio 1412...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 17-02-2014, 02:05
Replies: 3
Views: 7,114
Posted By DRNewcomb
My only experience with that was a guy from P.I....

My only experience with that was a guy from P.I. who forgot to activate roaming before he left P.I.
Forum: Italy 17-02-2014, 02:01
Replies: 10
Views: 18,184
Posted By DRNewcomb
Neither the TIM website...

Neither the TIM website (http://www.tim.it/trova-negozio?se=1&prov=VE%2CVENEZIA&comune=&viapiazza=&cap=&nt=on&nat=on&pagerOffset=0) nor the airport's website...
Forum: Europe 03-02-2014, 00:26
Replies: 3
Views: 2,889
Posted By DRNewcomb
However, if you happened to be staying in the...

However, if you happened to be staying in the Hotel Minerva, or very nearby, you could use the Hotspot when there and reduce the cost of the data plan. It seemed strange to me that the 24-hour...
Forum: Europe 02-02-2014, 15:09
Replies: 3
Views: 2,889
Posted By DRNewcomb
Just looking at websites, it appears that...

Just looking at websites, it appears that T-Mobile has 21 Mbps 3G service there. They also have a WiFi hotspot at the Hotel Minerva. They have 2, 7 & 25 GB/month plans at about 10, 18 and 29 Euros...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-01-2014, 17:42
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By DRNewcomb
You might also want to take a look at...

You might also want to take a look at TelnaMobile. You can get a local US phone number, so your US callers don't even have to dial 1+. Most calling rates are reasonable but their data is too high to...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 12-01-2014, 03:09
Replies: 6
Views: 10,297
Posted By DRNewcomb
Vodacom has a SIM-only data-only prepaid package...

Vodacom has a SIM-only data-only prepaid package with 10 GB for about €38. The other carriers probably have something similar. In general, you're better off waiting and buying a SIM when you get...
Forum: Americas 12-01-2014, 02:44
Replies: 17
Views: 43,267
Posted By DRNewcomb
There is no "normal" in the US. Older people tend...

There is no "normal" in the US. Older people tend to talk only, no text or Internet. ("I just want a phone, not that other junk.") Some young people text each other constantly and almost never talk...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-01-2014, 15:34
Replies: 13
Views: 13,242
Posted By DRNewcomb
South-facing room? Which INMARSAT device do you...

South-facing room? Which INMARSAT device do you use: handheld or briefcase? The first "portable" INMARSAT unit I ever used was about the size of a large suitcase or steamer trunk. It had wheels.
Forum: Mobile Phones 05-01-2014, 15:51
Replies: 3
Views: 9,532
Posted By DRNewcomb
At this moment I can't but I should have been...

At this moment I can't but I should have been clear that the callback was from CallbackWold (CBW), a now defunct callback service that was popular with the members of this forum. They had a callback...
Forum: Americas 05-01-2014, 15:44
Replies: 17
Views: 43,267
Posted By DRNewcomb
Looks like MVNO on T-Mobile.

Looks like MVNO on T-Mobile.
Forum: Americas 05-01-2014, 15:41
Replies: 17
Views: 43,267
Posted By DRNewcomb
TelnaMobile includes free 1000 texts per month....

TelnaMobile includes free 1000 texts per month. Their plan is $20/year with all talk minutes being around 7c/min. Until T-Mobile switched me to an unlimited everything plan I used my TelnaMobile...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 20-12-2013, 15:05
Replies: 2
Views: 10,706
Posted By DRNewcomb
I've been playing with Linphone...

I've been playing with Linphone (http://www.linphone.org/), a free SIP client & service with clients for Linux, Windows, iOS, Android & Blackberry.
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 14-12-2013, 01:05
Replies: 18
Views: 14,431
Posted By DRNewcomb
They could probably use their NK Won to buy...

They could probably use their NK Won to buy counterfeit $100 bills or wholesale quantities of methamphetamine they could resell for a profit.
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