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Forum: Americas 27-05-2009, 01:54
Replies: 56
Views: 25,933
Posted By PhotoJim
Red Pocket is fine. The rates are great,...

Red Pocket is fine. The rates are great, particularly for calling many international countries (to which no surcharge applies much of the time, or a minimal one e.g. 1 cent a minute to UK...
Forum: Americas 20-05-2009, 04:52
Replies: 22
Views: 11,540
Posted By PhotoJim
It does not need to. He can call the 805...

It does not need to. He can call the 805 voicemail number to get the messages, or use the phone via UMA.

US prepaid that roams overseas does not exist. Canadian roaming is rare enough.
Forum: Americas 18-05-2009, 23:21
Replies: 22
Views: 11,540
Posted By PhotoJim
T-Mobile's your answer then. $100 in it gives...

T-Mobile's your answer then. $100 in it gives you a one-year validity period. $10 a year after that keeps it going. (This assumes low usage, of course, but it's cheap to keep it going even with...
Forum: Americas 15-05-2009, 04:35
Replies: 22
Views: 11,540
Posted By PhotoJim
I agree with the Hotspot @Home with T-Mobile...

I agree with the Hotspot @Home with T-Mobile idea. T-Mobile prepaid is cheap to keep running and it has really good US coverage. If you don't need immediate access to phone calls and SMS in...
Forum: Americas 27-04-2009, 04:56
Replies: 23
Views: 14,892
Posted By PhotoJim
It works - I placed and received calls. (Didn't...

It works - I placed and received calls. (Didn't answer either call, mind.)

I can test further if that's useful.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-04-2009, 16:02
Replies: 16
Views: 6,912
Posted By PhotoJim
Zurich's a great city. I have only spent a day...

Zurich's a great city. I have only spent a day there but it was pretty fantastic. Switzerland certainly warrants another visit or three during my lifetime.

I'm glad you got your SIM working, at...
Forum: Americas 05-04-2009, 01:40
Replies: 23
Views: 14,892
Posted By PhotoJim
The numbers are Los Angeles. Mine is area code...

The numbers are Los Angeles. Mine is area code 323.

I haven't really used mine yet, but it will be interesting to use in the US because of the broader network coverage than either AT&T or...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-04-2009, 03:40
Replies: 173
Views: 51,309
Posted By PhotoJim
I have an issue with that. Legitimate long...

I have an issue with that. Legitimate long distance carriers shouldn't restrict calls based on cost. They should let their customers know, but the calls should still go through.

What if you...
Forum: Europe 02-04-2009, 16:05
Replies: 34
Views: 21,142
Posted By PhotoJim
It sure sounds to me like a phone issue. Beg,...

It sure sounds to me like a phone issue. Beg, borrow or steal a phone you can try your SIM in and see what happens.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-04-2009, 15:56
Replies: 173
Views: 51,309
Posted By PhotoJim
That seems pretty lame. Liechtenstein is a...

That seems pretty lame. Liechtenstein is a legitimate country. I've visited Vaduz personally. It ain't big, but it's real and it's a pretty civilized place.
Forum: Italy 29-03-2009, 23:35
Replies: 4
Views: 2,962
Posted By PhotoJim
In short: HSUPA is fastest HSDPA is still...

In short:

HSUPA is fastest
HSDPA is still fast
UMTS is fast-ish
EDGE is semi-fast
GPRS is pretty slow

You need both 900 and 1800 MHz GSM on a phone to get decent service in much of Europe. ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-03-2009, 03:59
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By PhotoJim
It's difficult to come up with a solution that...

It's difficult to come up with a solution that has reasonable rates in many countries. That's what we want, but it requires a lot of coordination to pull it off.

Although the rates are...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-03-2009, 18:55
Replies: 13
Views: 11,947
Posted By PhotoJim
This Canadian has the predecessor offering, but I...

This Canadian has the predecessor offering, but I can't yet upgrade to the new one. Apparently they are doing it in stages.

It looks like free forwarding and calling to Canada is going to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-03-2009, 17:42
Replies: 7
Views: 5,519
Posted By PhotoJim
Andy has it. Mobile carriers generate revenue...

Andy has it. Mobile carriers generate revenue from inbound calls in most countries, because the rates to call them are significantly higher than to call standard lines.

My guess is that this SIM...
Forum: Europe 06-03-2009, 15:44
Replies: 19
Views: 11,061
Posted By PhotoJim
2 PLN is not horrid, if the longevity of the...

2 PLN is not horrid, if the longevity of the prepaid balance is good. Thanks for the additional information though.

The termination rates I checked were from voip.ms, which is a Canadian VoIP...
Forum: Europe 06-03-2009, 02:37
Replies: 19
Views: 11,061
Posted By PhotoJim
What are the rates like to call overseas (e.g....

What are the rates like to call overseas (e.g. North America) with it?

My termination rates to Play seem reasonable... of course they may not stay reasonable.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 06-03-2009, 02:28
Replies: 12
Views: 17,589
Posted By PhotoJim
I use Foxyproxy to proxy home if I want to keep...

I use Foxyproxy to proxy home if I want to keep my web browsing confidential (I proxy through an SSH connection).
Forum: UK & Ireland 05-03-2009, 03:13
Replies: 2
Views: 2,375
Posted By PhotoJim
Shops that take the swipe card can print you out...

Shops that take the swipe card can print you out a voucher too. I never got a swipe card with my 3 SIM either although I presume a person can get one.
Forum: UK & Ireland 04-03-2009, 03:10
Replies: 11
Views: 8,415
Posted By PhotoJim
It is possible to activate UK SIMs in North...

It is possible to activate UK SIMs in North America (I activated my O2 UK SIM here in Canada on Rogers in summer '07) but I got my Voda SIM in London, so all I can tell you is that it works here...
Forum: Germany 03-03-2009, 05:25
Replies: 13
Views: 8,140
Posted By PhotoJim
Yes, my T-Mobile prepaid SIM is still stuck on...

Yes, my T-Mobile prepaid SIM is still stuck on German voicemail prompts too :)

My Swisscom one is happily in English though :)
Forum: Americas 01-03-2009, 17:07
Replies: 17
Views: 13,835
Posted By PhotoJim
Bossman has it right. And you can often buy a...

Bossman has it right. And you can often buy a new phone with a SIM and some airtime cheaply. I bought my AT&T SIM with a basic Motorola dual-band phone in June for about $20 at Wal-Mart. It came...
Forum: Mobile Phones 28-02-2009, 18:34
Replies: 17
Views: 21,690
Posted By PhotoJim
There are lots of devices that are less than 7...

There are lots of devices that are less than 7 years old that don't support any 3G frequencies.

In fact, if 2G were to shut off tomorrow, I only have two devices that I could use: my iPhone 3G,...
Forum: Mobile Phones 28-02-2009, 15:59
Replies: 17
Views: 21,690
Posted By PhotoJim
My data stick is quad-band GPRS/EDGE...

My data stick is quad-band GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900), tri-band UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850/1900/2100). That's close.

We can pick on Europe a bit. If I recall correctly, there is still some...
Forum: France 25-02-2009, 16:05
Replies: 254
Views: 177,786
Posted By PhotoJim
Using an SSH session to a machine where you have...

Using an SSH session to a machine where you have shell access (like my server, in my basement) and setting up tunnels on ports 25, 110, 143 and 587 (143 and 587 work in my case, they're all I need)...
Forum: Americas 24-02-2009, 22:46
Replies: 17
Views: 13,835
Posted By PhotoJim
The Centro is a Palm phone. Quad-band GSM / EDGE.

The Centro is a Palm phone. Quad-band GSM / EDGE.
Forum: Europe 23-02-2009, 22:56
Replies: 6
Views: 3,372
Posted By PhotoJim
Could you use a US postpaid SIM in the meantime? ...

Could you use a US postpaid SIM in the meantime?

Alternatively, can you get an Irish SIM from eBay or some other source? I got my O2 UK SIMs before I went to London, and activated them from...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-02-2009, 22:55
Replies: 63
Views: 19,520
Posted By PhotoJim
You're right, it will be the economics. I...

You're right, it will be the economics.

I don't know what this Jersey SIM's rates in Canada are (if they are the same as UM+ or not), but the existing rates are prohibitively expensive. It cost...
Forum: Europe 23-02-2009, 21:56
Replies: 6
Views: 3,372
Posted By PhotoJim
One possibility... Since you each need a...

One possibility...

Since you each need a phone but you could probably live with texting if you separated, why not get a SIM from each country?

One of you can have one, the other can have the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-02-2009, 21:54
Replies: 63
Views: 19,520
Posted By PhotoJim
I think that's well possible, indeed probable,...

I think that's well possible, indeed probable, but not absolutely certain. It all depends on how Immix handles Rogers' network in Canada. It could treat it like a domestic roaming partner network,...
Forum: Americas 23-02-2009, 16:46
Replies: 17
Views: 13,835
Posted By PhotoJim
You certainly can get unlocked smartphones. I...

You certainly can get unlocked smartphones. I got my Treo 680 unlocked from importgsm.com three years ago. It's quad-band, has EDGE data access (which is the fastest non-3G data technology), and I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-02-2009, 16:42
Replies: 63
Views: 19,520
Posted By PhotoJim
They do, but only for a few more months. Telus...

They do, but only for a few more months. Telus plans to have 3G GSM in place in the Vancouver area in time for the 2010 Olympics. Also, while it won't make an immediate difference in roaming...
Forum: Americas 23-02-2009, 04:47
Replies: 17
Views: 13,835
Posted By PhotoJim
It's possible, but most GoPhones are not going to...

It's possible, but most GoPhones are not going to support the bands used in Europe. GoPhone service doesn't support roaming, so there is no need for GoPhones to support the frequencies.

If you...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-02-2009, 01:18
Replies: 63
Views: 19,520
Posted By PhotoJim
Immix claims to have native coverage in central...

Immix claims to have native coverage in central Pennsylvania, so perhaps it's a misnomer to call it an MVNO.

I see Immo has a roaming agreement with Rogers in Canada; rates, however, are not...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-02-2009, 20:16
Replies: 63
Views: 19,520
Posted By PhotoJim
Will it roam on other providers' GSM networks...

Will it roam on other providers' GSM networks such as Alltel?

Otherwise, in states like Montana and North Dakota there will be precious little coverage indeed.

T-Mobile roams on Alltel, which...
Forum: Americas 18-02-2009, 03:10
Replies: 7
Views: 4,535
Posted By PhotoJim
I bought a T-Mobile SIM in New York City in...

I bought a T-Mobile SIM in New York City in December and I was required to provide a driver's license. I tried to buy another one for a fellow forum user in the UK but because I didn't have a copy...
Forum: Americas 17-02-2009, 16:57
Replies: 11
Views: 6,841
Posted By PhotoJim
Red Pocket is good for this, too. Normal rates,...

Red Pocket is good for this, too. Normal rates, plus one cent per minute, to call the UK except for mobiles. I think it's 17 additional cents (instead) for UK mobiles.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 01-01-2009, 19:04
Replies: 1
Views: 3,161
Posted By PhotoJim
Skype only uses your bandwidth if you don't use...

Skype only uses your bandwidth if you don't use NAT. If you have a router that assigns you a private IP address (192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x or one other band that slips my memory but is rarely used),...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-12-2008, 16:59
Replies: 4
Views: 2,551
Posted By PhotoJim
You may need to have a couple of SIMs to be...

You may need to have a couple of SIMs to be guaranteed to have coverage in any given place.

United Mobile's products seem quite good. The company has been very reliable.

TravelSIM seems...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-12-2008, 22:23
Replies: 19
Views: 7,471
Posted By PhotoJim
Do any other SIMs work in your iPhone? That's...

Do any other SIMs work in your iPhone? That's one obvious question.

If so, we know you're having a UM problem. If not, you're having a problem with your iPhone or with your unlocking device.
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 16-12-2008, 14:01
Replies: 3
Views: 3,540
Posted By PhotoJim
You'd need to either set up some sort of IP phone...

You'd need to either set up some sort of IP phone service yourself, like Asterisk, or subscribe to a service. Such services are available from many companies. I'm not sure who the best to use in...
Forum: Americas 09-12-2008, 03:59
Replies: 5
Views: 6,403
Posted By PhotoJim
I got one at PCS Wireless, 9 Division Street, New...

I got one at PCS Wireless, 9 Division Street, New York (lower Manhattan).

Now to figure out the bells and whistles. :)
Forum: Americas 08-12-2008, 15:07
Replies: 5
Views: 6,403
Posted By PhotoJim
I'll give that a try. Thanks!

I'll give that a try. Thanks!
Forum: Americas 08-12-2008, 03:04
Replies: 5
Views: 6,403
Posted By PhotoJim
Red Pocket Mobile dealers in New York?

I wouldn't mind picking up a Red Pocket Mobile SIM card and I happen to be in New York (lower Manhattan, in Chinatown) this week.

I'm guessing someone in Chinatown has these SIMs for sale. Even...
Forum: Americas 05-12-2008, 20:05
Replies: 4
Views: 3,860
Posted By PhotoJim
I should elaborate: on prepaid.

I should elaborate: on prepaid.
Forum: Americas 05-12-2008, 20:05
Replies: 4
Views: 3,860
Posted By PhotoJim
None of these carriers supports foreign roaming...

None of these carriers supports foreign roaming (except for Canada and Mexico in some, but not all, cases)...
Forum: Americas 05-12-2008, 05:13
Replies: 4
Views: 3,860
Posted By PhotoJim
You can order T-Mobile SIMs by mail from...

You can order T-Mobile SIMs by mail from T-Mobile, or buy one pre-activated from eBay.

Verizon's prepaid service is very expensive, but PagePlus uses the same network and is very attractive if you...
Forum: Americas 25-11-2008, 19:39
Replies: 6
Views: 4,173
Posted By PhotoJim
Is there a phone for T-Mobile that supports both...

Is there a phone for T-Mobile that supports both UMA and T-Mobile's new 3G network at 1700 MHz?
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade 22-11-2008, 18:53
Replies: 17
Views: 13,194
Posted By PhotoJim
My SIM was activated and registered online a year...

My SIM was activated and registered online a year ago in September, alas. :)

Thanks for the offer, Andy. If my auction bid falls through I'll send you a PM.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 20-11-2008, 16:47
Replies: 3
Views: 3,004
Posted By PhotoJim
Note that SVideo Out will only give you SDTV...

Note that SVideo Out will only give you SDTV resolution. It can be quite watchable (I wouldn't want to web surf at that resolution, but watching videos in full screen mode is quite acceptable,...
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade 20-11-2008, 01:48
Replies: 17
Views: 13,194
Posted By PhotoJim
I found a 10-pound one but it doesn't have a...

I found a 10-pound one but it doesn't have a buy-it-now price. I bid 10 quid for it (I don't mind paying full fare :) ) so we'll see what happens.
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