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Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 05-10-2015, 03:35
Replies: 14
Views: 20,350
Posted By rfranzq
Glad everything is working again.

Thanks again to all who keep this site running.
And to all who visit and contribute.
Forum: France 19-09-2015, 19:40
Replies: 254
Views: 177,786
Posted By rfranzq
Unlimited with regard to time is forever. ...

Unlimited with regard to time is forever.
Unlimited with regard to data is unending data.
When you are new to something or in an unfamiliar situation
it can be difficult to know what is and what...
Forum: Americas 07-09-2015, 18:52
Replies: 2
Views: 12,369
Posted By rfranzq
The above offer appears to be from a reseller and...

The above offer appears to be from a reseller and not an MVNO.
So new, there is really no track record to establish whether this is an authentic and real offer. That is, do the cell companies know...
Forum: Europe 08-08-2015, 18:40
Replies: 35
Views: 39,413
Posted By rfranzq
It seems if the emphasis is 'data', then they...

It seems if the emphasis is 'data', then they should be included.
That just jumps out at me.
Are they mostly 'prepaid'?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-08-2015, 18:29
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
I really don't know when this changed. It has...

I really don't know when this changed.
It has been a few years though.
Free incoming SMS also.
Forum: Europe 07-08-2015, 19:53
Replies: 35
Views: 39,413
Posted By rfranzq
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. I...

Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
I think even with your warning this would be an attractive option.
With your warning you would be forewarned and make a better choice of it.
The 'fair...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-07-2015, 03:32
Replies: 2
Views: 4,151
Posted By rfranzq
I don't think they are wanting to sell this plan...

I don't think they are wanting to sell this plan out of the USA.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-07-2015, 19:36
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
Is it or should it be significant that it shows as a landline?

Is it or should it be significant that it shows as a landline?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-07-2015, 06:20
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
447418506xyz Would that be 07418506xyz ? ...

447418506xyz

Would that be 07418506xyz ?

According to:
http://www.freecarrierlookup.com/

Carrier: Telecom North America Mobile
Is Wireless: n
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-07-2015, 18:38
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
Nothing to be sorry about. Just wished to know...

Nothing to be sorry about. Just wished to know the speed's network for a reference point.

T-Mobile's rate for data is less so if that network is available, there would be no good reason [except...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-07-2015, 08:15
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
Do you happen to recall which network you were...

Do you happen to recall which network you were on?

Also, this might be useful.

Some useful Piranha information to change things from the handset rather than the web ...
Forum: France 02-07-2015, 22:17
Replies: 14
Views: 12,623
Posted By rfranzq
Did they charge for the SIM and/or for shipping it?

Did they charge for the SIM and/or for shipping it?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-06-2015, 22:27
Replies: 3
Views: 3,027
Posted By rfranzq
While the 'engine' for the rates seem similar,...

While the 'engine' for the rates seem similar, the rates are dissimilar.

Big example----USA to USA.
MobiPassport only show T-Mobile as network.
Piranha shows both ATT & T-Mobile [& GCI in...
Forum: Germany 20-06-2015, 21:56
Replies: 4
Views: 7,688
Posted By rfranzq
Truphone has good rates for the UK and the...

Truphone has good rates for the UK and the Netherlands.
You should check to see if their Italy and Swiss rates are tolerable.
Includes US phone number so people can call you at normal rates.
Forum: Americas 01-06-2015, 03:35
Replies: 6
Views: 16,173
Posted By rfranzq
Please report back when you have finished your...

Please report back when you have finished your visit.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-05-2015, 00:10
Replies: 0
Views: 3,226
Posted By rfranzq
Some useful Piranha information to change things from the handset rather than the web

Here are four things that can be done from the handset that might be useful to know about.

Change roaming profiles.
Changing roaming profiles will give the user access to alternative networks in...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-05-2015, 21:24
Replies: 5
Views: 3,120
Posted By rfranzq
One can change the network profile using SMS in the USA

Have T-Mobile's data rates always been better than AT&T's on Piranha?

Anyway, if you are in the USA and do not have access to Piranha's
website it is possible to change the 'profile' so you can...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-05-2015, 19:52
Replies: 1
Views: 2,592
Posted By rfranzq
This is interesting.

This is interesting. I read through the FAQ.
They emphasize 'surf' ==web and email and chatting.

What are the speeds? 3G or 4G or dare I even ask LTE?

If this is viable, perhaps we will see...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-04-2015, 19:37
Replies: 7
Views: 5,452
Posted By rfranzq
Yes it sounds like that. The fifty cents is to...

Yes it sounds like that.
The fifty cents is to 'keep' the same US phone number.
I have asked at least twice and CS said the 50 cent US phone number retention charge keeps things alive.



Which...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-04-2015, 18:31
Replies: 7
Views: 5,452
Posted By rfranzq
I don't think there are any SIM/service providers...

I don't think there are any SIM/service providers on this planet that would let you ignore them for "2-3 years" and still work.

Though, come to think of it, T-Mobile [USA] current PAYGO of $3 a...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-04-2015, 18:32
Replies: 7
Views: 5,452
Posted By rfranzq
I don't think we should begrudge a company for...

I don't think we should begrudge a company for trying to break even on their least profitable customers.

A while back you needed to deposit $10 every fifteen months [Then $20].
They dropped that....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-04-2015, 18:35
Replies: 7
Views: 5,452
Posted By rfranzq
EKIT warning: new expiration terms

I had more 'issues' with my weekly visit today.
This is probably part of it.

http://www.ekit.com/ekit/MobileInfo/ServiceExpiration


Posted here 4/27/2015


SIM Expiration and Service...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-04-2015, 00:59
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
Truphone now also on 3G on AT&T in USA

I do not know what this all means.
Truphone is now also on 3G on the AT&T network in the USA.

Also more interestingly, instead of the T-Mobile network being called 'Truphone' in the list of...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-04-2015, 23:13
Replies: 1
Views: 3,256
Posted By rfranzq
Perhaps some of the last steps? Carriers...

Perhaps some of the last steps?

Carriers will either get on the train or miss it completely?

I know it seems early or premature and trainwrecks litter the trackside, but the 'Winners' in the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-04-2015, 21:08
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By rfranzq
You just need to keep the default profile for...

You just need to keep the default profile for T-Mobile.
Glad you got the email about Canada.
So the rates are lower now, then?
I did not have a record of what they were to compare.
And now, no...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-04-2015, 07:07
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By rfranzq
Data advice for USA

I don't do data so I can not test speeds.
BUT make sure you understand how to choose which network you will want to use. T-Mobile and AT&T have different data rates and coverage.
Know where you...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-04-2015, 23:23
Replies: 25
Views: 22,071
Posted By rfranzq
One bad newish thing

USA and UK. At least mine are and I am in California [which I assume everyone knows is in the USA.]


They also seem to have 'Virtual Numbers' for many countries....
Forum: Europe 09-04-2015, 01:15
Replies: 9
Views: 17,325
Posted By rfranzq
You fail to even mention 'unlimited' data as even...

You fail to even mention 'unlimited' data as even a possibility.
I suspect the real answer is that it would be too costly to the user.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-04-2015, 04:33
Replies: 4
Views: 4,063
Posted By rfranzq
Seems to be relevant to this forum's purpose and...

Seems to be relevant to this forum's purpose and goal.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-04-2015, 04:44
Replies: 5
Views: 3,120
Posted By rfranzq
Oh. Nevermind.

Here is the message:
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-04-2015, 07:25
Replies: 5
Views: 3,120
Posted By rfranzq
Ominous message from Piranha Mobile re:AT&T in USA

I received this from Piranha Monday morning:
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-02-2015, 04:48
Replies: 18
Views: 13,832
Posted By rfranzq
such a poseur

Well, I am somewhat a poseur with international SIMs at this point.
More of a tester than a user. Although I started out in 2007 with the need for such SIMs, it has been a while since I have been...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-02-2015, 06:54
Replies: 18
Views: 13,832
Posted By rfranzq
Update after talking to CSR in Boston.

Well, I had a nice long talk this morning to a CSR in Boston.
He seemed quite knowledgeable and said they had had a meeting to explain things to them. When the weather was bad they could work...
Forum: Americas 25-02-2015, 09:04
Replies: 3
Views: 11,873
Posted By rfranzq
I believe it is possible to activate in Canada. ...

I believe it is possible to activate in Canada. Not much, but a little better than nothing.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-02-2015, 21:26
Replies: 18
Views: 13,832
Posted By rfranzq
I am talking about new SIMs. I would think 2nd...

I am talking about new SIMs.
I would think 2nd hand SIM would be to 'iffy' for most users.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-02-2015, 09:06
Replies: 18
Views: 13,832
Posted By rfranzq
Further reflections

Ekit seems to have renewed their product line so that what now exists
SIM-wise are new and different from what they offered before.
I assume that a year or so from now they might replace our...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-02-2015, 00:17
Replies: 18
Views: 13,832
Posted By rfranzq
thanks for sharing the email

For the last year or so I have been quite diligently using the SIMs I have every five months. I will be doing that every 10 weeks or so now. I have already whittled down the number of ekit SIMs I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-02-2015, 21:36
Replies: 18
Views: 13,832
Posted By rfranzq
Thanks for the heads up. I checked my seven exit...

Thanks for the heads up. I checked my seven exit cards. Two Explorer Service [ekexp_green],
two US SIMple Calling Plus Service [ekusplus_yellow], and three Passport Service [ekpass_yellow].
All...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-02-2015, 19:48
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
In my somewhat limited experience, exotic STKs...

In my somewhat limited experience, exotic STKs tend to work or not dependent on the phone the SIM is in. I have my SIM in an 'old' Pantech 3G phone. Under 'Advanced Settings' there are two...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-01-2015, 01:18
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
Well now, you are our Canadian tester. How long...

Well now, you are our Canadian tester.
How long did it take to switch to Rogers when you changed the
roaming profile in their online account?


Perhaps and indicate to Piranha that you are in...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 12-01-2015, 04:30
Replies: 1
Views: 10,882
Posted By rfranzq
talking to myself

Well, I think I figured out one reason for 'setup' cartridges.
I think these cartridges need to be used on a new printer in order to guarantee that that printer is actually used.
Otherwise some...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 08-01-2015, 02:40
Replies: 1
Views: 10,882
Posted By rfranzq
Questions about HP InkJet printer's cartridges

Questions about HP InkJet printer's cartridges

Since everyone here seems to be pretty tech savy, perhaps a few here
can answer some questions about HP injet cartridges.
It has been about 15...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 31-12-2014, 06:19
Replies: 14
Views: 20,350
Posted By rfranzq
Well, the year is coming to a close.

Well, the year is coming to a close.
Thank you to all contributors and moderators.

Awfully quiet here these last few weeks.
Have all international wireless issues been solved?
Is WiFi...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-11-2014, 22:51
Replies: 9
Views: 6,513
Posted By rfranzq
There is no one magic bullet. You will probably...

There is no one magic bullet. You will probably need two or 3 different SIM cards to approach maximum benefit. The amount of money saved might be enough to hire a person to keep track of...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-11-2014, 06:00
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
Bermuda?

Why do you think Piranha would work there?
Not listed in the rate tariffs.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 26-10-2014, 05:39
Replies: 3
Views: 13,912
Posted By rfranzq
The ones I am talking about are a little bigger...

The ones I am talking about are a little bigger than smart phones and use Lithium-Ion batteries.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-10-2014, 18:59
Replies: 12
Views: 15,580
Posted By rfranzq
Thanks for doing the research. I had gone to...

Thanks for doing the research. I had gone to the website and looked at the map and saw that their location seemed to be almost "across the street" from Vaduz. I had wondered if that was a...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-10-2014, 01:55
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
Funny you should ask.

After reading your message I looked at my phone that is Piranha and keep on and it was in an endless SIM reactivation loop. After pulling the battery and restarting it was on the AT&T network---I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-10-2014, 05:19
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
New network options.

There are now two more network options in setting the networks in North America.

GCI in Alaska, Rogers in Canada [best data rates] and of course AT&T in continental USA. Default is T-Mobile.
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 06-10-2014, 00:25
Replies: 1
Views: 26,324
Posted By rfranzq
Smart Buddy-----Philippines

I have had a Smart Buddy [Philippines] SIM since 2007.
It stays alive for 120 days with no balance and receives
SMS for free when it is alive.

I have traditionally loaded 115 Pesos whenever I...
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