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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-06-2017, 02:43
Replies: 91
Views: 55,989
Posted By rfranzq
GCI[?] is no longer available to use with Piranha.

If the rate table can be trusted,
the Alaskan operator GCI[?] is no longer available to use with Piranha.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 03-06-2017, 21:58
Replies: 1
Views: 9,003
Posted By rfranzq
Can someone tell me how to change the default size of the font when composing msgs?

Can someone tell me how to change the default size of the font when composing messages? It seems to me to be too small.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-06-2017, 21:54
Replies: 91
Views: 55,989
Posted By rfranzq
2017 Piranha Mobile Sim Card 2017 thread

2017 Piranha Mobile Sim Card 2017

I think I will start a new thread
to take over for the one started almost 5 years ago
and 44 pages long with over 430 messages.
Thus here we can have more...
Forum: UK & Ireland 02-06-2017, 06:19
Replies: 22
Views: 18,444
Posted By rfranzq
Secret info

I accidently found how to request balance from a handset.
Dial 555 .
Forum: UK & Ireland 02-06-2017, 00:42
Replies: 22
Views: 18,444
Posted By rfranzq
Bizarrely, I am unable to print page "3" [get...

Bizarrely, I am unable to print page "3" [get it?] of the pdf.

This plan looks pretty good for use as a trans-European SIM card.
I am not sure about other options or international SIMs but this...
Forum: UK & Ireland 01-06-2017, 22:12
Replies: 22
Views: 18,444
Posted By rfranzq
And this is the be all and end all of info on Three PAYGO:

And this is the be all and end all of info on Three PAYGO:

http://www.three.co.uk/termspdf/PAYG_Price_Guide_310517.pdf

This PDF file will give you the ability to print out the relevant pages...
Forum: UK & Ireland 01-06-2017, 20:33
Replies: 22
Views: 18,444
Posted By rfranzq
How I activated/started 3 SIM card.

On the web site it was saying it could be up to two hours to activate.

I was receiving textmessages in about a minute after it connected to AT&T.
It also use T-Mobile. [One thing you will not...
Forum: UK & Ireland 01-06-2017, 07:54
Replies: 22
Views: 18,444
Posted By rfranzq
Thanks again. Successfully activated in...

Thanks again. Successfully activated in California.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-05-2017, 01:10
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
Further testing.

I just tested this today.

*110*callbackDestinationNumber*callDestinationNumber#Send

I saved both xxxyyyzzzz and 1xxxyyyzzzz formats in my address book and they both worked.

HOWEVER, I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-05-2017, 09:07
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
Update

I can also just use xxxyyyzzzz
to initiate the callback.
No "1" necessary.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-05-2017, 02:00
Replies: 4
Views: 6,833
Posted By rfranzq
Perhaps this is the future: Buy whatever SIM is...

Perhaps this is the future:
Buy whatever SIM is the best in the first country you get to
and use it all over Europe.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-05-2017, 04:48
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
Well, for the record, here are the items in mine....

Well, for the record, here are the items in mine. [Recieved SIM in December 2012.]
My services-----every thing by clicking this.
Place call
Landline callback
Call forwarding
Check balance...
Forum: UK & Ireland 20-05-2017, 21:15
Replies: 22
Views: 18,444
Posted By rfranzq
Thank you. Most reassuring.

Thank you.
Most reassuring.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-05-2017, 21:13
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
I just tested Call-Off-Load in a US to US call.

I just tested Call-Off-Load in a US to US call.
Truphone to Truphone---incoming calls free.

I used the STK [SIM Tool Kit] in the phone. NO "+".
[Just tested it again. Did not work with "+".]...
Forum: UK & Ireland 20-05-2017, 08:10
Replies: 22
Views: 18,444
Posted By rfranzq
3UK activation in USA?

Now that I have ordered three 3UK SIM cards off eBay:
Will I be able to activate them in the USA?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-05-2017, 01:12
Replies: 10
Views: 11,198
Posted By rfranzq
Truphone prepaid

Here are the prepaid SIMs:

https://www.truphone.com/uk/consumer/sim/

https://www.truphone.com/us/consumer/sim/

The US one comes with a US number.
The UK one lets you pay £5.00 per month...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-05-2017, 08:25
Replies: 10
Views: 11,198
Posted By rfranzq
What about Truphone?

Have you considered Truphone at all??
I know of NO ONE who has had a Truphone SIM expire on them.

Is it really that hard to remember to make a call every other month or so?
Set it and forget it...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-05-2017, 08:21
Replies: 4
Views: 6,833
Posted By rfranzq
Suggestions for International SIM card for use in Europe.

This is a hypothetical and generic question.
I am seeking the opinions of people in Europe about:

1. What International SIM card would you recommend to someone visiting "Europe" in the next few...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-05-2017, 08:13
Replies: 1
Views: 6,754
Posted By rfranzq
2017 ekit 2017 thread

This is a message to all current holders of ekit SIMs that they should check on your service and see if it is running as expected.
They have fiddled with terms and expirations and you really do not...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-05-2017, 08:05
Replies: 10
Views: 11,198
Posted By rfranzq
I saw your title and looked up and cut and will...

I saw your title and looked up and cut and will paste my answer.
Unfortunately for you it is Piranha.



I think any other SIM card is going to have a usage time out or minimum cash charge to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-05-2017, 18:50
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
Other networks in Italy a possibility?

I just looked up the rates for Italy
and they show three different networks used.
HG3, Wind and TIM.
Are the other networks a possibility for your needs?
Forum: Europe 18-04-2017, 19:14
Replies: 2
Views: 13,271
Posted By rfranzq
Having both T-Mobile and AT&T on one SIM has some...

Having both T-Mobile and AT&T on one SIM has some advantages.

While AT&T has hands down better coverage than T-Mobile,
there are no doubt some places that T-Mobile has coverage that AT&T lacks....
Forum: Europe 15-04-2017, 21:32
Replies: 133
Views: 111,149
Posted By rfranzq
some thoughts on the article

I did a quick peruse of the article. I am in USA and don't expect to
travel to Europe in the foreseeable future. So my thoughts might be mostly irrelevant. This looks like a very, very good...
Forum: Europe 18-09-2016, 00:31
Replies: 25
Views: 47,955
Posted By rfranzq
Will they have a flat rate for overage GBs ...

Will they have a flat rate for overage GBs which would vitiate the FUP?
Forum: Italy 13-09-2016, 05:13
Replies: 10
Views: 12,655
Posted By rfranzq
That could very well be true. Tell us if it is.

That could very well be true.
Tell us if it is.
Forum: Italy 13-09-2016, 03:32
Replies: 10
Views: 12,655
Posted By rfranzq
Yet, it works. Perhaps you are going to...

Yet, it works.
Perhaps you are going to reevaluate the costs and the benefits.
Forum: Americas 02-09-2016, 23:03
Replies: 5
Views: 16,579
Posted By rfranzq
Update

Using Callingmart avoids these charges.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-07-2016, 04:51
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
Free Piranha sim.

Free Piranha SIM.


Free is a very good price.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-07-2016, 05:51
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
T-Mobile does not work anymore on Truphone SIMs.

T-Mobile does not work anymore on Truphone SIMs.
Just saw it today.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-06-2016, 06:51
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
Thank you for seeing this. I have not noticed...

Thank you for seeing this.
I have not noticed notification of this either.
Forum: Germany 25-06-2016, 18:31
Replies: 2
Views: 7,378
Posted By rfranzq
Does anyone know if this is available in any...

Does anyone know if this is available in any other European countries?
Never really heard of this before.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 28-05-2016, 23:23
Replies: 14
Views: 20,350
Posted By rfranzq
As I said in June 2011: Thanks to...

As I said in June 2011:


Thanks to everyone contributing for making this a helpful resource to the members here
and to the lurkers here who outnumber the members visiting by about 50 to one!
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-04-2016, 21:15
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By rfranzq
I have both Truphone and Piranha for a few years...

I have both Truphone and Piranha for a few years now.
I have not used them outside of the USA.
They seem to be pretty stable:
unlike the apparent flakiness of your two current options.

I would...
Forum: Europe 13-04-2016, 18:12
Replies: 25
Views: 23,199
Posted By rfranzq
Thanks for your efforts.

Thank you for your efforts. This will be interesting to watch.
It is kind of sad that over 200MB is considered "high[er] usage".

I don't know whether for your sake to wish that a lot of changes...
Forum: Europe 07-04-2016, 19:42
Replies: 15
Views: 23,239
Posted By rfranzq
It seems that fear of the demise of the need for...

It seems that fear of the demise of the need for this forum for Europe are premature.
While I currently do not foresee a visit to Europe in the near future it looks like it will
be quite...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-03-2016, 02:53
Replies: 39
Views: 37,399
Posted By rfranzq
Piranha SIMs

That second SIM is nice. I wonder what was done by you to get it?
My Piranha is a local area code. Did you not have an opportunity to choose one? Of did you choose not to choose?

[My 562 area...
Forum: Europe 19-03-2016, 02:53
Replies: 44
Views: 28,256
Posted By rfranzq
Thanks for reporting this.

Thank you both for the updates. While I don't see myself needing this info in the near future,
I believe there are many lurkers who are very fascinated by this helpful information.



I look...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 25-01-2016, 04:48
Replies: 7
Views: 5,539
Posted By rfranzq
Would Google's "Project FI" count? [I...

Would Google's "Project FI" count?

[I hesitate to bring this up because of my ignorance of it.
Perhaps you or others know more about this and will wish to comment.]
Forum: Americas 24-01-2016, 10:10
Replies: 5
Views: 16,579
Posted By rfranzq
Actually, the cell companies did pay the taxes...

Actually, the cell companies did pay the taxes before but now they have shifted the costs to the buyer and they thus are making more money by keeping the amount they are no longer paying.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-01-2016, 21:27
Replies: 0
Views: 2,699
Posted By rfranzq
If you have an International SIM card with a California phone number....

If you have an International SIM card with a California phone number this thread might be of interest.

http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9730

I have trouble imaging how this will...
Forum: Americas 20-01-2016, 21:20
Replies: 5
Views: 16,579
Posted By rfranzq
Information of interest to people using California area codes.

Information about a tax/fee that might apply to you.

The cellular companies in California conspired with their trade association
to increase rates in California by sticking a surcharge on...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 18-01-2016, 03:21
Replies: 8
Views: 11,101
Posted By rfranzq
Two Good Options

http://www.piranha-mobile.com/index.php?route=common/home
Piranha costs $17.11 with a £5.00 Credit.
I believe shipping is included.
In Spain, making a call is 0.12, receiving a call is 0.06 US. ...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 16-01-2016, 19:59
Replies: 8
Views: 11,101
Posted By rfranzq
Will you just be making calls or will you want data also?

Will you just be making calls or will you want data also?
Will you need a lot of data?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-01-2016, 08:54
Replies: 13
Views: 13,242
Posted By rfranzq
Did you see the popup dated 1/1/2016? Seems...

Did you see the popup dated 1/1/2016?

Seems they are changing their business greatly.

Please read and respond what it means to users like you.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-12-2015, 01:55
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By rfranzq
More likely bad timing. Anything to keep a...

More likely bad timing.
Anything to keep a thread alive and showing when I get to PrePaidGSM.
Piranha was there for me also.
Forum: Europe 27-11-2015, 19:40
Replies: 44
Views: 28,256
Posted By rfranzq
It would seem that Vodafone will have to do any...

It would seem that Vodafone will have to do any enforcing of the EU stipulations. Perhaps the rates inside the EU will drop to make this offer irrelevant? Or perhaps some other outsider will...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-11-2015, 01:19
Replies: 13
Views: 19,009
Posted By rfranzq
Worldsim and Piranha have both UK and US phone...

Worldsim and Piranha have both UK and US phone numbers attached to one SIM.
Piranha Mobile has Call Forwarding and Call Offload.
Also comes with a UK number. [Is this number usable for receiving...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-11-2015, 04:49
Replies: 13
Views: 19,009
Posted By rfranzq
I think for the next 'while' [purposely vague so...

I think for the next 'while' [purposely vague so I might even be right!]
If your preferred solution does not have a good price for a certain country or countries then you will search for an...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-11-2015, 00:32
Replies: 13
Views: 19,009
Posted By rfranzq
Thanks for asking!

Perhaps, but not quite yet?
It has gotten awfully quiet here, hasn't it?

Along with your T-Mobile, Google Fi might be an option
if Google allows it to grow and prosper.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-10-2015, 21:46
Replies: 1
Views: 3,815
Posted By rfranzq
Truphone UK user question.

Better make a thread visible in this section!

If you have a UK phone number on Truphone and are in the UK,
is the voicemail free to retrieve?


If you have a US phone number on Truphone and...
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