Forum: Americas
23-03-2008, 21:06
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,729
Only on POST PAY
Post Pay plans do allow call forwarding to other numbers besides standard voice mail. Perhaps you wish to switch.
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Forum: Americas
19-03-2008, 00:36
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Replies: 6
Views: 12,499
There are calling cards you can buy in Europe...
There are calling cards you can buy in Europe that will also work in the states. These card have US access numbers. I think that would be my first stop, especially if you have a need @ home for such...
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Forum: Germany
17-03-2008, 15:41
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,222
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Forum: Europe
15-03-2008, 22:39
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,008
IF.........
If the SIM is still valid, sell it on Ebay.
The expiration or, in my case LOSS, is always a risk. One must carefully consider one's chances of returning. USUALLY new SIMs are quite cheap unless...
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Forum: Europe
09-03-2008, 19:22
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,915
I think I have decided...
I think I have decided what to do. For now NOTHING. Either when we arrive or before (Ebay) buy a T-MO with NONSTOP and activate it for one month.
I think my biggest expense has been and will be...
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Forum: Europe
08-03-2008, 03:58
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,124
A bit off topic.
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A bit off topic.
[QUOTE=Bossman;20990]...Tmobile also unlocks them for free if you are a customer.
There are certain conditions to unlocking phones @ T-MO. Even if you have a postpaid...
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Forum: Europe
06-03-2008, 14:15
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,915
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Forum: Europe
06-03-2008, 01:57
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,915
Danke. Thanks.
Guessing I will need at...
Danke. Thanks.
Guessing I will need at least a German mailing address to order a starter set of either brand, solomo or 01051mobile.
I may also need a German credit card. I had an issue...
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Forum: Europe
05-03-2008, 14:51
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,915
BLAUWORLD v SOLOMO
Any opinions - especially from our German friends?
Background:
Will be traveling to DE and FR this summer (~ 2 weeks each country) and wishing to call US. Will NOT have free access to landline...
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Forum: Americas
21-02-2008, 04:35
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,334
All postpaid plans
These are all contract & postpaid rather than prepaid plans. Most contract plans have UNLIMITED nights and UNLIMITED weekends. Mostly enough for the consumer. The business customer may need the...
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Forum: Europe
17-02-2008, 20:39
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,086
True
The original plan is NO LONGER AVAILABLE from the site. It may be available "second hand," but then you have the transfer of ownership to overcome. I still have it and have not converted. I...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
14-02-2008, 14:41
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,003
SMS issues
Dear Prof:
There are or were issues with US T-MO and +423 #s. See previous posts here. T-MO has basically BLACKLISTED calls/SMS to/from +423. At least this was my experience and confirmed by...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
05-02-2008, 21:00
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,480
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Forum: Americas
05-02-2008, 03:07
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Replies: 14
Views: 10,949
Activated
Indeed. Most of the $60 cards I see are already ACTIVATED. I believe that is how the dealers make their money. Also, I see they are sending 2 SIM cards, with $30 each. Active minutes expire in...
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Forum: Americas
04-02-2008, 17:04
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Replies: 14
Views: 10,949
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
01-02-2008, 18:39
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Replies: 68
Views: 21,069
Christophe:
I think Yackie means that even...
Christophe:
I think Yackie means that even though there is a new or different LINK, the person behind the site is the same person (company) behind the first, original site. Yackie claims it is a...
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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies
23-01-2008, 01:45
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,261
Merci. Je comprehende meilleur maintenant.
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Merci. Je comprehende meilleur maintenant.
You did not comment about the "specials" some carriers offer. I guess those are not very consistent. I am a bit surprised considering the almost...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
23-01-2008, 01:35
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,566
wishful thinking?
I would be very surprised if the MVNOs can negotiate on their own.
With whom do the EU carries negotiate?
(only 2 US GSM carriers hold all the cards)
Is there any incentive for those firms...
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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies
22-01-2008, 02:45
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,261
rates?
Sorry, but I do not see much of an advantage on their RATES v an international card like Travelsim (Estonia). True, no call setup fee. True, you don't have the expense of buying a new sim and...
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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies
14-01-2008, 14:29
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,754
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I did not see a THREAD on rebtel; did I miss it?
Rate to US to Germany, France (my next travel destinations) was about the same on both services. Mobivox has MORE local access numbers in both...
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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies
14-01-2008, 03:25
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,754
Mobivox
Have you seen Mobivox?
I signed up but have not added any funds yet. It's a VIOP service. Calls to members and Skype users are free up to 250 min per week (?) under certain conditions. Local #s...
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Forum: Europe
14-01-2008, 03:14
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,478
rates?
So what does Virgin UK charge?
When will UM+ introduce data? They have claimed they intend to do this. If they can, that may be their big advantage IF the rate is low enough.
One unpleasant...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
07-01-2008, 16:04
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Replies: 47
Views: 24,267
solomo thread at tt.de
I have not read the entire thread. Read recent posts. Appears to me that the problems are sporadic without any pattern. Seems a VERY FEW users are quite upset. Earlier problems with PORTING other...
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Forum: Germany
31-12-2007, 15:07
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,326
That info should be helpful to the OP.
Seems...
That info should be helpful to the OP.
Seems to me E+ makes it quite clear (see *) that OUTBOUND CALLS from USA and Canada (among others) will not work.
I take it the automated (E+ German)...
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Forum: Germany
30-12-2007, 18:50
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,326
Does that work while roaming?
OP in Canada for some time. Does 1155 work while roaming? Is it FREE while roaming? Will customer care (presumably reachable by 0180 or other service # or via email) know?
Stan
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Forum: Austria & Switzerland
28-12-2007, 18:20
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Replies: 26
Views: 15,862
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So what is the pattern for the email address of the orangeclick.ch phone?
I did not see it; of course I do not have an account myself so I was looking around the http page only.
OP knows in...
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Forum: Austria & Switzerland
28-12-2007, 17:42
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Replies: 26
Views: 15,862
ideas
Can't speak for orangeclick.ch.
When I had prepaid German T-MO cards > 3 years ago, it was an add-on that the user had to initiate AND, if I recall properly, I believe there was a USAGE charge...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
27-12-2007, 00:33
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,483
site working now - 1830 EST
Either back up now or my employer, the US War Department, is blocking the site. I got a timeout message.
Stan
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
26-12-2007, 19:58
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,483
Website not working?
1400 EST (~ 2000 MEZ) - travelsimshop.com is not loading for me. Are they still in business or is it just my internet connection? Obviously, I can access this site.
Stan
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Forum: Germany
26-12-2007, 13:27
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,062
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Forum: Germany
25-12-2007, 18:15
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,062
thanks
Thanks for the report. Bought on eBay US or DE? And it was Medionmobile and not one of the offshoots like Aldi? So how much did you spend in one week & how much data did you retrieve? Or how much...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
22-12-2007, 19:40
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,384
An interesting idea
An interesting idea, but don't the ESTONIAN cards offer FREE INBOUND, too? Now I admit Estonia does not have as many mobile users as say Germany.
Wonder what others think? I am guessing the...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
02-12-2007, 23:57
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,198
Anyhone seen this?
http://www.callineurope.com/cgi-bin/cie.cgi?b=wta&p=aboutus.html
Nor many details. Any ideas? $60 / year minimum usage. Not MY cup of tea.
Stan
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Forum: Germany
02-12-2007, 23:39
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,450
German PREPAID summary
http://www.prepaid-wiki.de/index.php5?title=Hauptseite
In German, but seems to be a good source for the ever-expanding German prepaid market.
Stan
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Forum: Europe
25-11-2007, 00:07
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,104
My 2 cents.......
I would stick with ONE and ONLY ONE SIM.
Will you ever be returning?
Will you ever be traveling abroad again?
I don't think you want both a German and a Danish SIM. Best place to buy...
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Forum: France
20-11-2007, 20:09
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,172
Thanks all!
Thanks.
Still seems to me that for a short 2-week stay on vacation, my 2 international calling cards, plus SUNSIM card would be sufficient. Especially since these represent for me SUNK, prepaid...
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Forum: France
20-11-2007, 14:49
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,172
Merci encore!
Thanks again. It seems you are saying for a 2 week stay on vacation an international (or 2) would suffice..... Unless perhaps I could pick something up on eBay at a steep discount to retail.
...
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Forum: France
20-11-2007, 02:56
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,172
Je ne comprends pas........
Maccoy or other French participants:
Sorry 'bout the misspelling......... and probably bad verb ending.
May be going to FR next summer. 39 cents for national calls is the lowest rate? Really?...
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Forum: Germany
19-11-2007, 19:04
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Replies: 50
Views: 18,491
Thanks, but....
Thanks, but.... I have a balance of > 12 euros and the sunk cost of the starter set. Not interested in changing just yet. SIM can be used for national (German) calls and 800 (toll free) access for...
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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies
17-11-2007, 02:21
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,432
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I am wondering what good this is going to be FOR ME.
I am not a heavy traveler as some of some of you. I was hoping to use Voicestick to call forward to a foreign SIM. I no longer have VS. I...
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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies
16-11-2007, 20:27
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,432
for the moment FREE
Yes, but.... they don't do international ANYTHING at this time.
QUOTE:
REFERENCE NUMBER: LTK11802911267X Please use this ticket number in any correspondence with us.
SUBJECT: no subject
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
15-11-2007, 01:06
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,402
T-mo De
If that is TRUE, I see from
http://www.t-mobile.de/xtraroaming/0,9699,13397-_,00.html
that the rate in the US is 1,49 €/Minute. That means the fee (before the +25%) to roam within US (and it...
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Forum: Germany
15-11-2007, 00:44
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Replies: 50
Views: 18,491
SIMYO Germany
They asked me to update my credit card as it is expiring. Sent them an email which they promptly answered with something RELATED but not specific to my question. Asked me to CALL for any followup. ...
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Forum: Europe
14-11-2007, 19:19
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,702
You may be right; I hope you are right.
I...
You may be right; I hope you are right.
I am only thinking of the situation here in the US where the government and major companies are "in bed together" and they break the laws, left and...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
14-11-2007, 18:32
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,402
When someone in Germany calls my German mobile...
When someone in Germany calls my German mobile and I am roaming in the US, the caller pays for his "national" call, regular rate. Caller does not care where I am. Since I am roaming in US, my home...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
14-11-2007, 18:16
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,402
Thanks, Andy.
So ATT and TMO-USA (et al US...
Thanks, Andy.
So ATT and TMO-USA (et al US GSM carriers) have roaming arrangements for US and possibly Canadian SIMs (not sure my old FIDO CA SIM would even register in US), BUT Voda, T-MO (UK,...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
14-11-2007, 15:56
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,402
from the article...
"Although United Mobile...
from the article...
"Although United Mobile has reduced charges, they're still expensive within the United States. "We have mobile termination charges, and we have to pay them because we have no...
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Forum: Europe
14-11-2007, 13:47
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,702
What I mean is....
1. Let's say the telcom...
What I mean is....
1. Let's say the telcom scene in EU changes to the following:
4-6 big multi-nationals that have bought up/merged with MOST current national carriers. Voda, T-MO, O2 come to...
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Forum: Europe
13-11-2007, 18:58
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,702
As to language:
FACT 1: options are NOT YET...
As to language:
FACT 1: options are NOT YET IMPLEMENTED.
FACT 2. how will YOU feel if a pan-EU carrier DOES NOT OFFER Polish as an option?
As to change:
FACT 1: most people RESIST changes...
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Forum: Europe
12-11-2007, 23:06
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,702
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1. I have no authoruty to speak for you EU folks.
2. I am relatively new to cell phones in US.
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How about listing PROs and CONs? Here are some possible...
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