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Forum: Americas 05-10-2014, 21:30
Replies: 27
Views: 38,844
Posted By rfranzq
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1847433...

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1847433-Is-data-still-working-on-old-Lycamobile-PAYGO-SIMs?p=15604274#post15604274

Messages #3 and #4 in this thread indicate data is still working on...
Forum: Americas 04-10-2014, 20:46
Replies: 27
Views: 38,844
Posted By rfranzq
I am going to ask this on HoFo. I will update...

I am going to ask this on HoFo. I will update later today.
Forum: Americas 04-10-2014, 18:55
Replies: 27
Views: 38,844
Posted By rfranzq
All of the above is true to the extent that it is...

All of the above is true to the extent that it is what Lycamobile says on its website.

However, in actual practice, much has not actually happened yet.
With regard to the list of the three...
Forum: Americas 02-10-2014, 03:32
Replies: 4
Views: 13,039
Posted By rfranzq
Thanks for moderating and also mentioning the...

Thanks for moderating and also mentioning the deleted post so I can have some assurance of my sanity.
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade 30-09-2014, 19:00
Replies: 7
Views: 11,688
Posted By rfranzq
And Lycamobile will not replace it for you?

And Lycamobile will not replace it for you?
Forum: Americas 29-09-2014, 05:53
Replies: 4
Views: 13,039
Posted By rfranzq
Unfortunately, it would be easier [& potentially...

Unfortunately, it would be easier [& potentially much cheaper] if you had tried to get the SIM while still at home. It would have saved time on your vacation in a strange place.

Any chance you...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 15-09-2014, 22:53
Replies: 3
Views: 13,912
Posted By rfranzq
It charges cell phones, but it also jump starts cars.

It charges cell phones, but it also jump starts cars.
...
Forum: Germany 05-09-2014, 20:13
Replies: 12
Views: 7,411
Posted By rfranzq
I was also confused by the way the currency was...

I was also confused by the way the currency was represented.

I would have used the word different rather than high if I had been more confident on the rate.
Forum: Germany 04-09-2014, 22:01
Replies: 12
Views: 7,411
Posted By rfranzq
I can understand Iceland and Liechtenstein, but...

I can understand Iceland and Liechtenstein, but why are Norway rates so high??
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-09-2014, 07:34
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
Of course, I missed the currency also. Ouch. ...

Of course, I missed the currency also. Ouch.
Let's here it for the Euro!
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-09-2014, 05:06
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
Lower USA rates on AT&T

Let me verify that this is what I just now got charged also in testing.
Good catch!
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 22-08-2014, 07:21
Replies: 7
Views: 12,324
Posted By rfranzq
You are familiar with the pinkish rectangle in...

You are familiar with the pinkish rectangle in the upper right corner of messages?
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 22-08-2014, 01:21
Replies: 7
Views: 12,324
Posted By rfranzq
Arrow New Moderators needed

I would like to thank the moderators for keeping the forum safe from spammers.
All the subforums were lit up with new messages. All all spam.
Forum: Germany 17-08-2014, 21:10
Replies: 5
Views: 4,643
Posted By rfranzq
more info please

Was your previous visit over a year ago? Do you remember what brand the SIM was? When you turn the phone on does it indicate 'no network found' [probably a European two band phone] or invalid SIM...
Forum: Mobile Phones 16-08-2014, 19:07
Replies: 18
Views: 29,427
Posted By rfranzq
Thanks for posting this. I don't use data. I...

Thanks for posting this.
I don't use data. I have never yet had a smart phone.
I am thinking aboout Windows phones.
Last week Amazon was sellling a Nokia Lumia 520 for $39.99.
I am a really...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 13-08-2014, 18:29
Replies: 12
Views: 30,116
Posted By rfranzq
There seems to be a two part answer. 1. Phone...

There seems to be a two part answer.
1. Phone numbers in the places you go.
2. Forwarding of those numbers.
Is this only or primarily Europe?
Does Toggle forward? They would seem to have the...
Forum: Europe 13-08-2014, 18:19
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By rfranzq
You can not keep what you have now for €100/month?

You can not keep what you have now for €100/month?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-08-2014, 22:52
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
Piranha has revamped their website

Piranha has revamped their website.
Users will want to familiarize themselves with the different look
and format. So that when they go their in a rush they will not be surprised.

Have incoming...
Forum: Mobile Phones 10-08-2014, 00:42
Replies: 18
Views: 29,427
Posted By rfranzq
more reviews

Are there any other Windows dual-SIM phones? I did not know if there was even one. Thank you for starting this thread.


Start your own thread. Please. It will be good to have reviews of more...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-07-2014, 20:18
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
Thanks for the explanation

Well, that explains 'persistence'.
That seems to cover more than 90% of my experience when in multi-network roaming situations.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-07-2014, 04:16
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
"Persistence"

I have furthered played with [I mean experimented with] AT&T network connectivity with Truphone. Three phones that I have manually switched to AT&T network and then turned off. When, hours later,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-07-2014, 22:28
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
Not using Android--just non-smart phones. Some...

Not using Android--just non-smart phones. Some phones do not show option of choosing network. For instance I have unlocked AT&T Huawei U2800A phones that have no option but find 'Truphone' as the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-07-2014, 05:24
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
Well, I quick went and checked the nearest phone...

Well, I quick went and checked the nearest phone I have and it fired up on AT&T which I assume was the network I that it had been connected to last time I turned the phone on over a week ago. So,...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 26-07-2014, 00:08
Replies: 9
Views: 17,578
Posted By rfranzq
Thanks for the update. Was activating easy? ...

Thanks for the update. Was activating easy? Was registration required?
Forum: Americas 22-07-2014, 17:05
Replies: 4
Views: 10,525
Posted By rfranzq
Truphone and Piranha might be an option for you. ...

Truphone and Piranha might be an option for you.
As long as you make calls every other month or so the SIMs will stay alive.
Piranha is $20.50 with a £5.00 Credit. Truphone is $29.99 with a $15...
Forum: Americas 21-07-2014, 20:32
Replies: 4
Views: 10,525
Posted By rfranzq
No. Lycamobile PAYGO still is alive.

No. Lycamobile PAYGO still is alive. But well hidden.
It is labeled "International Recharge"
Do not choose a plan and it will default to what we knew as PAYGO.
It will ultimately be 5cents/minute...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-07-2014, 20:12
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
The networks in the US are T-Mobile and AT&T. ...

The networks in the US are T-Mobile and AT&T.
Piranha is set to one or the other.
When I try to send texts, I am using an MVNO that uses either
T-Mobile's or AT&T's network.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-07-2014, 23:10
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
Piranha texting issues

From another thread:


What is the nature of your issues?
I just did some testing.

While on the T-Mobile network, I could send SMS from a T-Mobile and an AT&T MVNO to the US phone number.
I...
Forum: Americas 05-07-2014, 05:36
Replies: 1
Views: 7,425
Posted By rfranzq
Nicaragua anyone?

I have a nephew visiting Nicaragua for 10 days in August.
The international SIM cards I checked have per minute rates that are excessive. Any suggestions for local SIMs?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-07-2014, 00:56
Replies: 6
Views: 4,066
Posted By rfranzq
What I meant was that all the SIMs of which I...

What I meant was that all the SIMs of which I received the 'important notice'
have now been shut down with the shut down statement.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-07-2014, 19:38
Replies: 6
Views: 4,066
Posted By rfranzq
Time to upgrade

All the SIMs I had that had received this warning have been shut down.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-07-2014, 01:13
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
Just set the network to automatic and you are...

Just set the network to automatic and you are good to go with Truphone.
With Piranha, now that both AT&T and T-Mobile is the same price [0.16 Data Per MB]
the issue is where are they going to be...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-07-2014, 20:35
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
Strategy?

I am not so sure this is a strategy, as much as a necessity in that these were the deals they were able to get and either through uncooperative local providers or not having tried hard enough yet to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-07-2014, 22:22
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
New Rates have come--NINE CENTS--USA

I tested my Truphone SIMs last night and the new nine cents for calling and SMS are working.
Free incoming calls.
Free incoming SMS [still]. Voicemail is free.
These tests were USA to USA.
Forum: Europe 26-06-2014, 00:02
Replies: 3
Views: 3,487
Posted By rfranzq
Two of the three ekit SIMs I checked did not do...

Two of the three ekit SIMs I checked did not do data in Montenegro. Be prepared for no data use there.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-06-2014, 07:47
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
Well, you can use it for drop testing.

Well, you can use it for drop testing.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-06-2014, 07:45
Replies: 3
Views: 3,178
Posted By rfranzq
At one time they showed Telna and an Alaskan GSM...

At one time they showed Telna and an Alaskan GSM provider.
The Alaska rates were more. I believe that they use an agreement with Telna to access T-Mobiles network.
The UK number they provide...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-06-2014, 07:54
Replies: 3
Views: 3,178
Posted By rfranzq
Piranha has changed rates

Piranha seems to have lowered their USA rates a bit.
The T-Mobile ones are lower.
Frankly, I do not recall what the AT&T rates were.
Also, they are the only two networks showing for the USA.
Forum: UK & Ireland 20-06-2014, 01:09
Replies: 4
Views: 8,576
Posted By rfranzq
Thanks for posting this. I suppose if someone...

Thanks for posting this. I suppose if someone wanted more than 7.5 GB they could always buy two SIMs
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-06-2014, 02:07
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
A blast from the past.

On ebay right now someone is selling ['More than 10 available'] Truphone Local Anywhere No Contract Samsung E2210 Cell Phone for $99.99. These include a Tru SIM.
Two or more years ago these were...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-06-2014, 22:56
Replies: 6
Views: 4,066
Posted By rfranzq
Since you are in the US, I would suggest the...

Since you are in the US, I would suggest the Explorer SIM unless you make long phone calls. You can use the SIM on both AT&T and T-Mobile and who knows whatever networks. So it is a SIM with very...
Forum: Europe 11-06-2014, 20:33
Replies: 9
Views: 26,817
Posted By rfranzq
Or not use data there. Or not visit there.

Or not use data there. Or not visit there.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-06-2014, 02:08
Replies: 2
Views: 2,608
Posted By rfranzq
Sprint –Sprint –Sprint –Sprint –Sprint?

Perhaps some people here don't realise it but in the USA Sprint is CDMA.
So for this to work some 'magic' no doubt happened.
What phone did you use? Did you have a Sprint International SIM card?...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-06-2014, 05:38
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
Some people believe in prepaid only.

Some people believe in prepaid only.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-06-2014, 18:20
Replies: 6
Views: 4,066
Posted By rfranzq
Be aware

This morning, I 'upgraded' one of the two SIMs that I received this warning on.

I had a choice between two different SIMs, either a Passport or an Explorer SIM.
The warning just show that you...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-06-2014, 08:33
Replies: 6
Views: 4,066
Posted By rfranzq
If you have any ekit SIMs you might want to go online and check if there is a message

If you have any ekit SIMs you might want to go online and check if anything is happening to them.
I got this message when checking my ekit SIMs this evening:





I believe they lost a phone...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-06-2014, 02:26
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
Test rates after July 1st

I assure all of you I will test the new rates in California soon after July 1st.
Forum: Americas 03-06-2014, 01:29
Replies: 4
Views: 8,882
Posted By rfranzq
I googled '"Maritime" Cellular Network' and some...

I googled '"Maritime" Cellular Network' and some interesting things came up.
I don't dare make a guess if any were relevant to your question because I most surely will be wrong. Perhaps you can...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-05-2014, 22:01
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
As of today, in southern California; no, it only...

As of today, in southern California; no, it only works on 2G.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-05-2014, 22:17
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
One thing that Truphone has that is legally...

One thing that Truphone has that is legally required of 'some' businesses in Europe is the ability to record and preserve calls.
I have seen no one else taut this.
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