Forum: Americas
11-11-2007, 19:07
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Replies: 20
Views: 10,598
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Forum: Americas
10-11-2007, 22:31
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Replies: 20
Views: 10,598
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
06-11-2007, 18:39
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,140
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So what is the recharge VERSUS buying a T-Mobile prepaid off Ebay? Those can be very inexpensive. When used up, either refill or let it expire.
Stan
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Forum: Europe
04-11-2007, 20:32
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Replies: 72
Views: 109,909
Answers
Correct about unlocking. Need that only if you put in another FOREIGN SIM. Make sure you have world class enabled before you leave. T-MO will love it.
Have a great trip. Plz report back on...
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Forum: Europe
01-11-2007, 12:39
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Replies: 72
Views: 109,909
His phone does not have 900
Since his current phone does not have 900, WIND better be a roaming partner for him. If not, he will have no coverage if what you say is true.
Am a bit astonished. Have 1800 coverage on my 2...
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Forum: Europe
01-11-2007, 02:18
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Replies: 72
Views: 109,909
my 2 cents
Suspect 1800 will suffice in large cities. Take your phone & see.
DRN has a nice formula for determining break even on buying a local SIM. Maybe he will repost.
1. Estimate how many...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
19-10-2007, 23:29
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Replies: 130
Views: 44,394
correct
Correct!
T-Mobile was blocking +423 and a handful of other very countries/carriers. That was as late as springtime and had been ongoing. I don't know about ATT and could not check as I do not...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
03-10-2007, 18:05
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,939
Welcome!
I would caution you about making expensive test calls on the phone from US.
Can you get a balance using balance inquiry? I have a new UM SIM and have not tried to dial out. Balance does work for...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
02-10-2007, 15:34
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,568
any other way?
Got the same newsletter.
Is there any OTHER way? With some services you can dial your mobile and press asterisk or hash and get in.
And what if I wait until next summer when I return to Europe...
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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies
29-09-2007, 13:51
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Replies: 32
Views: 14,397
? not sure
I BELIEVE (others please correct me if I am wrong) they send an AUTOMATIC response IMMEDIATELY with a trouble ticket number. Did you receive that? If not, I suggest you submit a new ticket.
You...
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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies
28-09-2007, 19:22
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Replies: 32
Views: 14,397
Trouble ticket
I submitted a trouble ticket. They emailed me back. I too lost credit but they GAVE $5 free to sign up. I have not tried the number. Given the SHORT NOTICE (start of fees on Oct 1), I was...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
28-09-2007, 13:55
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Replies: 144
Views: 47,841
Not everyone in US is obsessed......
Beg to differ -- ever so slightly.
I am not obsessed. That is one. Several work colleagues have gone and taken either my UM SIM or an unlocked phone and bought local SIM. As you see, I have not...
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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies
27-09-2007, 19:39
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Replies: 32
Views: 14,397
clsoed account
When I tried to sign up for a new account, they wanted to bill my credit cards $10. I aborted the process and have asked them to close my account. They have done so. $3.75 per month for a number I...
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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies
27-09-2007, 17:29
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Replies: 32
Views: 14,397
Update
Msg from Voicestick Tech:
You can convert to an outbound plan and avoid the charges for inbound
service if you like and still make calls anytime.
If you want to convert follow the process...
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Forum: Americas
20-09-2007, 13:53
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,581
should fly!
Should be no problems in LA, Vegas or SFran. Check the TO GO service map on HI. Since the AREA CODE is 407, the only question would be SERVICE availability. I suspect coverage outside main cities...
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Forum: Germany
17-09-2007, 13:47
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,791
Don't think so
When I had 2 of these cards - a bit over 1 year ago and I had them for several years, I could not find a way to change the language of the voice prompts. I speak German so it was no problem for me....
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Forum: Europe
14-09-2007, 15:10
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,260
Forwarding to EU mobiles....
I am not familiar with forwarding services. HOWEVER, I think you are going to find that the 21 - 25 US cent range is about the going rate for calls forwarded to EU mobile phones. That is the usual...
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Forum: Germany
14-09-2007, 13:57
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Replies: 25
Views: 14,305
Sometimes there is a way to SEND the top up #...
Sometimes there is a way to SEND the top up # from the phone itself without calling customer care.
Some also have a website to add credit.
Also, usually the top up is "AUTOMATED". In other...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
14-09-2007, 13:46
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,391
You mean "voilą"
or voila for those of us who don't do accents. Let's try to be respectful of other languages!
Glad it worked.
Stan
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
04-09-2007, 01:19
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,803
NO free lunch in Germany
Can't speak for Ireland, but I did not find a free (WIFI) lunch in Germany. Reported elsewhere on "low" rates.
I have the NEW T-MO worldclass rates and left the SIM out the entire time I was...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
31-08-2007, 01:35
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Replies: 16
Views: 8,259
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Sorry to hear of your problems. Their customer care has always fixed things for me. It takes a while, sometimes. If you don't hear from them by Monday, I would send another email.
There is...
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Forum: Europe
29-08-2007, 16:06
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,918
Example of roaming
Here are the SIMYO rates as of Aug 1.
* means only SMS and INBOUND at this time .
France includes Monaco, but no mention of islands. I count 27 EU countries.
YES, there is a difference in...
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Forum: Europe
29-08-2007, 01:16
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,918
Depending
Our EU friends will know for sure. I believe the ORIGIN country is immaterial. HOWEVER, at least in Germany, implementation has been somewhat uneven. I believe in some cases there, the USER must...
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Forum: Americas
22-08-2007, 17:52
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Replies: 31
Views: 14,915
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Unless you plan on making lots and lots of calls on the cell phone, I would not invest in the top up right away. You can always add more time/money if needed.
You don't indicate if you are...
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Forum: Austria & Switzerland
22-08-2007, 03:01
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,604
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Welcome aboard! Your English is a bit unclear.
I think you will need an Austrian or someone who has activated an A1 SIM to explain how to activate the SIM card to you.
It would be good to know...
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Forum: Americas
20-08-2007, 14:21
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Replies: 31
Views: 14,915
prepaid
http://cgi.ebay.com/Fido-Prepaid-Number-SIM-Card-125min-Anytime-for-30Days_W0QQitemZ150151279572QQihZ005QQcategoryZ48501QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
The seller has 98% satisfaction rate...
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Forum: Americas
20-08-2007, 00:48
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Replies: 31
Views: 14,915
ebay
There are some FIDO or Rogers prepaid cards on eBay. I see no restriction on activation by non-Canadians. You could email the sellers.
Agree it would be dishonest to sign up for monthly plan.
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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies
14-08-2007, 02:31
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,067
clarification
Hotel in D-dorf had NO internet of any kind.
Wired internet in Berlin was the same price as WIFI access.
Hotel near Frankfurt had NO wired internet.
No sure how much help the Apple Airport...
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Forum: Europe
12-08-2007, 21:43
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,610
Germany
Thanks for the report. Hope it helps some people.
FYI...........
You can purchase both SIMYO and SUNSIM prepaid via internet and non-German credit card; I did so. Mailed to hotel where I was...
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Forum: Germany
12-08-2007, 00:31
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,997
SUNSIM experience in Germany
Back from Germany. Purchased a SUNSIM card with my US based credit card Monday. Overall favorable experience with it. If they are still around and family goes next year, I will be buying one or...
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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies
11-08-2007, 23:17
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,067
Germany WIFI experience
I don't want to downplay the usefulness of @ home/wifi arrangements, but all that glitters is not gold. The WFI coverage was not good at all.
Back from 2 + weeks in Germany, Duesseldorf, Berlin &...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
16-07-2007, 18:47
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,978
Agree on their poor customer support
I did manage to speak with someone at there support # -- this was another day on another topic altogether. All of my previous emails had been ignored.
Agree they should fix the problems if they...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
16-07-2007, 18:21
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,978
Of course...
And the high termination fees cause all carriers to increase their rates to +423 663 #. I tried MCI this weekend and with my calling card. After entering the # the friendly voice announced the...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
16-07-2007, 12:51
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,978
T-Mobile claimed FRAUD but
I was told back in Spring when I first investigated this that it was FRAUD. There are several other countries that are "blacklisted." NO big ones, however.
I really don't understand how UM can...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
15-07-2007, 02:52
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,978
Worser and worser
I am very frustrated. Spent ~ 1 hour on phone with 4 T-Mobile USA reps. I was complaining that I could not RECEIVE messages from my +423 phone. I was @ first told that +423 is now not on the...
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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies
14-07-2007, 13:37
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,534
CBW rate
Estonia Cellular to US 22 cents
China to US 20.7 cents
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
12-07-2007, 22:40
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,028
So?
Received same msg. BUT.... what does it mean? How is Web 2.0 going to impact this and how are they going to make any money by offering FREE mobile telephony -- WORLDWIDE, nonetheless?
Would like...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
12-07-2007, 03:16
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Replies: 42
Views: 13,161
AGree!
I agree both on the gotta go and meager customer support. The least they can do is offer you some kind of credit. NEVER seen them do that.
Stan
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
12-07-2007, 03:13
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,959
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Agree it's a rip off. T-Mo also has 60/60 billing so a 121 call is $2.97, no? Don't forget to add US taxes to that, so there is some savings.
As noted elsewhere, I will be burning up my UM...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
12-07-2007, 03:08
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,959
How long (Oh Lord?)
And the question is how long can Onesuite keep their $.25 rate to 423? Everyone else has raised rates. Just a matter of time.
Stan
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
07-07-2007, 13:31
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,854
Passport
http://www.abroad.vodafone.co.uk/index.cfm?do=cost.passport&me=a1&nu=1&le=1&sn=s7
QUOTE:
With Vodafone Passport you can use your mobile abroad as often as you like. Whether you're a pay...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
07-07-2007, 01:21
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,854
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
06-07-2007, 23:35
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,854
MATHA531 - all valid points.....
Likewise I don't think UM is on the verge of going out of business.
Likewise I don't understand the termination fees. I won't be topping up however. I think they (UM) have to make money from...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
06-07-2007, 17:46
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,854
It was inevitable (redux)
Thread seems to have disappeared.... I tried to add this to that thread.
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Several weeks ago I sent UM customer support a message about the...
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Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion)
05-07-2007, 21:36
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,666
See previous thread
I think these devices only work on OLDER SIM cards. There was another thread on this.
http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2158&highlight=clone
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Junior Member...
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Forum: Europe
30-06-2007, 01:41
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,894
Thanks!
Indeed, Carphonewarehouse. And you had to ADD £10 of airtime.
200 min should do; mainly thought of in case of emergency or if they are separated for some reason. You know how teenagers are.
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Forum: Europe
29-06-2007, 15:50
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,894
Thanks!
The £30 phone price is a bit steep. Your Carphone Warehouse has handsets for £15 + £10 airtime. That would be a bit cheaper entry price. I think it's the handsets that are the BIG problem.
Stan
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Forum: Europe
28-06-2007, 19:50
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,894
Work colleague going to EU - need advice.
Guys, I am stumped.
A colleague from work is taking his 2 teenage kids to England, Scottland & France for total of 10 days end of August. Wants 3 phones to stay in touch in case of emergency.
...
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Forum: Mobile Phones
28-06-2007, 17:09
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,968
New Sprint US international blackberry 8830
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070628/20070628005514.html?.v=1
QUOTE:
The BlackBerry 8830 operates domestically on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network, and globally on CDMA and GSM/GPRS networks where...
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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies
28-06-2007, 16:29
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,533
works here now, too
True. It is back up. Was not working here June 27 and @ 7 am EDST in VA USA.
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