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Forum: Americas 22-11-2013, 14:32
Replies: 10
Views: 14,561
Posted By DRNewcomb
The AirVoice SIM is US$4.99 with free shipping (I...

The AirVoice SIM is US$4.99 with free shipping (I assume within the US as the address it requests is US-centric). One could have the SIM sent to the first anticipated stop in the US.
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-10-2013, 01:19
Replies: 50
Views: 27,329
Posted By DRNewcomb
Cheap international roaming has not been much of...

Cheap international roaming has not been much of a selling point for US wireless carriers in the past. International roaming been almost an afterthought and treated as a luxury item. American...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-10-2013, 13:53
Replies: 50
Views: 27,329
Posted By DRNewcomb
I just received a letter from T-Mobile informing...

I just received a letter from T-Mobile informing me that my old grandfathered plan will be converted to a very favorable new Select Value plan, which I presume includes the new roaming package. I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-10-2013, 15:23
Replies: 21
Views: 31,339
Posted By DRNewcomb
http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/10/11/knowroaming-aims...

http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/10/11/knowroaming-aims-to-disrupt-travelling-with-a-brilliant-little-sim-sticker/
http://www.howardforums.com/content.php/1412-KnowRoaming-Sure-Doesn-t-Know-Me
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 15-10-2013, 14:27
Replies: 0
Views: 10,183
Posted By DRNewcomb
Certificates expired

It may have something to do with the adds but I'm getting lots of expired certificate warnings here this morning. Most seem to be for tapatalk.com. :nono:
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-10-2013, 00:56
Replies: 21
Views: 31,339
Posted By DRNewcomb
It's been a recent topic on HoFo. Seems that you...

It's been a recent topic on HoFo. Seems that you apply a SIM "sticker" on the bottom of your regular SIM and when you are outside your home country or network it takes over as a multi-IMSI roaming...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 13-10-2013, 00:20
Replies: 3
Views: 13,768
Posted By DRNewcomb
I recently picked up a WRTP54G...

I recently picked up a WRTP54G (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WRTP54G) wireless router for cheap and figured I'd end up with an OpenWRT router with a SIP server/client. This router has two VOIP phone...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-10-2013, 14:39
Replies: 4
Views: 2,473
Posted By DRNewcomb
At first blush, it looks very impressive. It...

At first blush, it looks very impressive. It could give T-Mobile a significant edge over other US carriers in the market for regular international travelers. Might be enough to get me to give up my...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-10-2013, 12:30
Replies: 3
Views: 2,182
Posted By DRNewcomb
Also, it sometimes happens that new cellular...

Also, it sometimes happens that new cellular "central offices" are slow to propagate into the appropriate databases. Try sending SMS from the phone and see what happens. Then try sending to the phone...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-10-2013, 05:11
Replies: 3
Views: 2,182
Posted By DRNewcomb
Try Settings->Phone->SIM Applications

Try Settings->Phone->SIM Applications
Forum: Mobile Phones 28-09-2013, 13:29
Replies: 4
Views: 11,066
Posted By DRNewcomb
It would be interesting to know if a dead prepaid...

It would be interesting to know if a dead prepaid SIM card is enough or if it needs to be live.
Forum: Americas 19-09-2013, 14:23
Replies: 12
Views: 12,606
Posted By DRNewcomb
It is my understanding that for many years Cuba's...

It is my understanding that for many years Cuba's connection to the rest of the world was via an old tropospheric scatter (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropospheric_scatter) system to Florida,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-09-2013, 12:11
Replies: 3
Views: 2,016
Posted By DRNewcomb
The Filipino carriers have long had good rates...

The Filipino carriers have long had good rates for texting back home while abroad. It was easy to activate. You just had to send a text to a service number before you left the Philippines.
Forum: Mobile Phones 14-09-2013, 19:10
Replies: 3
Views: 9,532
Posted By DRNewcomb
Lightweight messaging clients?

Some time back I figured out a way to trigger a callback service by simply "touching" a URL from my mobile phone. The point was that the data usage for doing this was so low that I never saw any data...
Forum: Mobile Phones 14-09-2013, 18:22
Replies: 44
Views: 67,513
Posted By DRNewcomb
Japan and S. Korea come to mind.

Japan and S. Korea come to mind.
Forum: Americas 14-09-2013, 13:39
Replies: 4
Views: 17,568
Posted By DRNewcomb
Not sure about which bands you need for...

Not sure about which bands you need for Lycamobile. I can tell you that T-Mobile (US) is converting some of their 1900 GSM coverage to UMTS. So, there are many areas (mostly large cities) where a...
Forum: Europe 11-09-2013, 21:20
Replies: 133
Views: 111,149
Posted By DRNewcomb
Actually, the EU countries beat the US to...

Actually, the EU countries beat the US to nationwide carriers by more than 10 years. It's just that there is not quite yet a United States of Europe. What they are talking about is the equivalent of...
Forum: Mobile Phones 09-09-2013, 13:29
Replies: 44
Views: 67,513
Posted By DRNewcomb
Since the vast majority of phones in the US are...

Since the vast majority of phones in the US are sold through the carriers and the carriers have no interest in providing multiple-SIMs, you are probably correct.
Forum: Americas 05-09-2013, 16:39
Replies: 12
Views: 12,606
Posted By DRNewcomb
Drop "off the grid", enjoy the music, drink...

Drop "off the grid", enjoy the music, drink plenty of rum punch and don't worry about it until you leave Cuba? :p :drunk:
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-09-2013, 22:35
Replies: 7
Views: 8,034
Posted By DRNewcomb
Latency? Voice circuits are guaranteed a certain...

Latency? Voice circuits are guaranteed a certain minimum speed and latency. Data circuits are not.
Forum: Italy 03-09-2013, 15:42
Replies: 2
Views: 3,918
Posted By DRNewcomb
Since you plan to be in Rome and your phone is...

Since you plan to be in Rome and your phone is quad-band GSM with UMTS-2100 (I think) you should be able to get good service from any of the Italian networks or MVNOs. Since Italy is a Calling Party...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 22-08-2013, 16:04
Replies: 2
Views: 6,210
Posted By DRNewcomb
This thread would probably be more appropriate in...

This thread would probably be more appropriate in the international SIM forum.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 14:04
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By DRNewcomb
I'd just like to mention that in the past...

I'd just like to mention that in the past whenever we have found some incredible bargain on calls to premium rate numbers, the deal has only lasted for a while and then either the rate went way up or...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-08-2013, 16:47
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By DRNewcomb
Agreed, my experience has been that the better...

Agreed, my experience has been that the better deal an international SIM seems to be, the more likely it is that it will leave you high and dry. "09" is my prime example.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-08-2013, 12:16
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By DRNewcomb
You can direct your Google Voice number to ring...

You can direct your Google Voice number to ring on your mobile, but don't expect it to work. I have done that and seldom can answer the GV call before it rolls over to Google's voicemail. GV seem to...
Forum: UK & Ireland 07-08-2013, 23:00
Replies: 8
Views: 5,740
Posted By DRNewcomb
I was last in Ireland some years ago and had a...

I was last in Ireland some years ago and had a Meteor SIM because of their better tariffs. It turned out to be a bit of a mistake because we spent a lot of our time on the west coast, where Meteor's...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-08-2013, 14:28
Replies: 6
Views: 2,446
Posted By DRNewcomb
I don't understand. Other than being offered by...

I don't understand. Other than being offered by InterRail, how is this card any different from any others?
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 05-08-2013, 13:48
Replies: 10
Sticky: Japan data
Views: 25,860
Posted By DRNewcomb
There seems to be some good news. I was looking...

There seems to be some good news. I was looking on the Softbank website and they now offer a prepaid SIM for "Short Term Residents" (http://mb.softbank.jp/en/prepaid_service/). The necessary...
Forum: Europe 30-07-2013, 03:43
Replies: 6
Views: 7,279
Posted By DRNewcomb
One point to consider, avoid using the ship's...

One point to consider, avoid using the ship's cellular service for anything but incoming SMS. If necessary turn off phone to avoid connecting to the ship's system. Look into BoingoMobile WiFi...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 05-07-2013, 16:01
Replies: 9
Views: 10,302
Posted By DRNewcomb
Registered mail is extremely secure but very...

Registered mail is extremely secure but very slow. I hardly see registered mail disappearing without some explanation being offered. In fact, if there is any proof that the USPS actually received a...
Forum: Americas 03-07-2013, 02:23
Replies: 3
Views: 6,713
Posted By DRNewcomb
I'm surprised no one has answered this. There are...

I'm surprised no one has answered this. There are a couple of MVNOs you might want to consider. You might consider getting a SIM from StraightTalk then activating their unlimited calling, text & data...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 12-06-2013, 00:30
Replies: 18
Views: 14,431
Posted By DRNewcomb
I have a friend who went to North Korea in 1968....

I have a friend who went to North Korea in 1968. He lived there for 11 months and doesn't really care to go back again. ;)
Forum: Americas 30-05-2013, 12:51
Replies: 6
Views: 7,223
Posted By DRNewcomb
Some of the park areas of Washington and Oregon...

Some of the park areas of Washington and Oregon are very remote and have little to no cellular service. One of the ATT MVNOs will probably give you better coverage that T-Mobile or a T-Mobile MVNO.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-05-2013, 19:19
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By DRNewcomb
A recent change in the way that the Telna SIM...

A recent change in the way that the Telna SIM connects means that, in direct-dial countries (e.g. US, Canada, Australia, etc.), the cellular data feature works, regardless of the phone's APN...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-05-2013, 23:54
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By DRNewcomb
Yesterday TelnaMobile seems to have suffered a...

Yesterday TelnaMobile seems to have suffered a roughly 12-hour crash. During most of the day the phone would not register and I could not access their website. Then it just started working again. So...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-05-2013, 21:23
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By DRNewcomb
This weekend my Telna SIP connection stopped...

This weekend my Telna SIP connection stopped working. I sent a message to customer service about it and was informed that for security reasons they changed my (and maybe everyone else's) SIP...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 24-04-2013, 04:29
Replies: 3
Views: 9,915
Posted By DRNewcomb
Have you compared it with other apps, like...

Have you compared it with other apps, like Talkatone (a Google Voice app for iPhone)? I'm curious if it has any particular advantages.
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 23-04-2013, 18:58
Replies: 3
Views: 9,915
Posted By DRNewcomb
Does anyone use Bobsled?

Bobsled (http://www.bobsled.com/) is a free app for iOS & Android that permits free US VOIP calls. Has anyone tried it? Comments? Observations?
Forum: Italy 19-04-2013, 16:30
Replies: 14
Views: 25,592
Posted By DRNewcomb
Well, if you decide to get a SIM at Termini,...

Well, if you decide to get a SIM at Termini, there are Wind and "3" shops there. The nearest Voda shop seems to be about a block away.
Forum: Italy 18-04-2013, 22:34
Replies: 14
Views: 25,592
Posted By DRNewcomb
I'm kinda with Stu on this. Termini can be a...

I'm kinda with Stu on this. Termini can be a madhouse. Whenever you go there you need to have a plan on exactly how to get in and out while managing to keep hold of all your stuff. If I couldn't get...
Forum: Italy 18-04-2013, 13:26
Replies: 14
Views: 25,592
Posted By DRNewcomb
AFAIK, there is no way to get from Terminal 3 to...

AFAIK, there is no way to get from Terminal 3 to Terminal 1 without going outside or through the pedestrian bridges to the parking area & train station.

On second thought, it may actually be...
Forum: Italy 16-04-2013, 14:10
Replies: 14
Views: 25,592
Posted By DRNewcomb
It's sadly been many too years since I've been to...

It's sadly been many too years since I've been to FCO, so I can't count on my memory to help. The website says that the Vodafone shop is in T1 departures, on the mezzanine. TIM is in T1, area B. "3"...
Forum: Italy 16-04-2013, 03:37
Replies: 14
Views: 25,592
Posted By DRNewcomb
You can get the information "from the horse's...

You can get the information "from the horse's mouth" by checking the adr.it website:
Shops at FCO (http://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en-/en-fiumicino-shops-results)
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-04-2013, 13:06
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By DRNewcomb
I recently had my TelnaMobile number changed to...

I recently had my TelnaMobile number changed to an exchange in my local area. At the same time I mentioned the problem I'd been having with the system being unreliable about not connecting to a...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-03-2013, 01:06
Replies: 2
Views: 1,735
Posted By DRNewcomb
Not sure there is a section for this. All...

Not sure there is a section for this.

All phones I know of. There was something similar on USR modems except that "W" waited for another dial tone. When the phone sees the "P" or "W" it shifts to...
Forum: Americas 27-03-2013, 23:26
Replies: 10
Views: 14,561
Posted By DRNewcomb
That would be good. It would be nice to have...

That would be good. It would be nice to have access to AT&T's coverage for ~$40/year. Thanks!
Forum: Europe 27-03-2013, 19:04
Replies: 12
Views: 5,444
Posted By DRNewcomb
One thing you will need to consider is that data...

One thing you will need to consider is that data roaming is normally pretty expensive. You need to find a way to minimize your cellular data usage. So, look at all the data things you normally do...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-03-2013, 18:58
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By DRNewcomb
Once again I've loaned my TelnaMobile phone to...

Once again I've loaned my TelnaMobile phone to someone who took it to Europe and never even turned it on. :wall:
Forum: Americas 27-03-2013, 18:39
Replies: 10
Views: 14,561
Posted By DRNewcomb
I recently obtained an AirVoice SIM with the...

I recently obtained an AirVoice SIM with the intention of activating it for minimal pay-as-you-go service and using it when I'm in T-Mobile's dead zones. Does anyone know if there is a way to do an...
Forum: Americas 24-03-2013, 22:59
Replies: 27
Views: 38,844
Posted By DRNewcomb
OK. Just a random telemarketer then.

OK. Just a random telemarketer then.
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