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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-01-2009, 15:08
Replies: 19
Views: 7,471
Posted By bylo
Update. I just checked my balance again. The...

Update. I just checked my balance again. The EUR610 is gone, replaced by a negative US$0.42 balance.

Their explanation? According to the Recent activities log...
What "value" did they "add"...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-01-2009, 21:12
Replies: 19
Views: 7,471
Posted By bylo
False alarm! It was indeed too good to be true. ...

False alarm! It was indeed too good to be true.

I found the old +423 SIM. While my online balance continues to show EUR610, a call to 089 responded that my balance is now -17¢ :(
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-01-2009, 14:56
Replies: 19
Views: 7,471
Posted By bylo
My +423 balance went to zero when I switched to...

My +423 balance went to zero when I switched to +44 a couple of years ago. Now I just logged into my UM account. My +44 balance is as I expected it but I see the balance on +423 at EU610!!!

Their...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-12-2008, 18:47
Replies: 10
Views: 5,624
Posted By bylo
I saw a comment (on this forum?) a year or so ago...

I saw a comment (on this forum?) a year or so ago in which someone had got an explanation from UM. Apparently the official expiration is 9 months after last use, however, their cancellation process...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-12-2008, 20:32
Replies: 4
Views: 3,461
Posted By bylo
The UM website...

The UM website (https://www.united-mobile.com/shop/index.php?p=product&do=um-phonebundle&lc=en&ac=default) says "triband(*) mobile Phone" (and also "Refurbished".)

But the real show-stopper for me...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 20-11-2008, 14:45
Replies: 3
Views: 3,004
Posted By bylo
If you have an S-Video output on your notebook...

If you have an S-Video output on your notebook then you could connect to S-Video on the TV. But remember that is just video. You will also need an audio cable, probably something that goes from a...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-11-2008, 14:12
Replies: 9
Views: 4,677
Posted By bylo
I had similar problems with calling/texting from...

I had similar problems with calling/texting from Canada to UM +423 a couple of years ago. In my case, neither Bell, Bell Mobility nor Yak LD would let me make calls/texts consistently and reliably....
Forum: Italy 06-11-2008, 13:59
Replies: 14
Views: 8,780
Posted By bylo
Better known in Canada as Robbers :evil:

Better known in Canada as Robbers :evil:
Forum: Italy 06-11-2008, 13:57
Replies: 14
Views: 8,780
Posted By bylo
By "they" you probably mean Virgin. "They" are a...

By "they" you probably mean Virgin. "They" are a rip-off. Try eBay. You may be able to find an OEM battery for ~$10.

Officially, yes, but you can find individual SIMS and/or airtime top-ups at...
Forum: UK & Ireland 22-10-2008, 17:40
Replies: 8
Views: 3,833
Posted By bylo
You're right. MPs and Lords would never pass...

You're right. MPs and Lords would never pass legislation that would make it harder for them to discretely communicate with their mistresses and other less-than-savoury constituents ;)

Or as...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-08-2008, 18:42
Replies: 14
Views: 6,361
Posted By bylo
Interesting. That wasn't an issue for me with UM...

Interesting. That wasn't an issue for me with UM "classic" but it certainly makes sense. However, that's not a good "feature" for someone like the OP who wants to deploy across a company with many...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-08-2008, 14:44
Replies: 14
Views: 6,361
Posted By bylo
Even UM is problematic. Last September, after...

Even UM is problematic. Last September, after converting to UM+, callback did not work for me in Austria. I don't mean that it sometimes didn't work but rather that it didn't work. Period. For the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-08-2008, 13:11
Replies: 14
Views: 6,361
Posted By bylo
If reliability is important, Mobal is your best...

If reliability is important, Mobal is your best option. As for cost, they have a referral program (http://www.mobalrental.com/referafriendplan/) under which you can save up to 50% on the cost of...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-08-2008, 03:11
Replies: 14
Views: 6,361
Posted By bylo
Mobal (http://www.mobalrental.com/gsm/sim.asp)...

Mobal (http://www.mobalrental.com/gsm/sim.asp) hands down. Not the cheapest but definitely the most reliable. Also the easiest to use compared to call-back cards like UM.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-08-2008, 01:58
Replies: 9
Views: 11,505
Posted By bylo
So apparently is GLMobility. From Contact Us...

So apparently is GLMobility. From Contact Us (https://www.glmobility.com/Contact.aspx)
416 is a Toronto area code. Using Google that resolves to Group of Gold Line...
Forum: Americas 31-07-2008, 13:08
Replies: 20
Views: 9,588
Posted By bylo
Yes. Globalive/Yak is a relatively small company....

Yes. Globalive/Yak is a relatively small company. They can't finance this sort of expansion on their own. However Canada has foreign ownership restrictions on critical industries like...
Forum: Americas 25-05-2008, 18:12
Replies: 23
Views: 12,493
Posted By bylo
Thank you. That, however, is the Canadian...

Thank you. That, however, is the Canadian service. The US service, which is provided by AT&T rather than MVNO Ztar, may have different terms. (There are other differences between the two offerings.)...
Forum: Americas 25-05-2008, 17:14
Replies: 23
Views: 12,493
Posted By bylo
I think you meant Fido, not Telus. They are as...

I think you meant Fido, not Telus. They are as far as GSM is concerned, which is all that visitors from overseas care about.

They are only contenders if you have to buy a new phone just for your...
Forum: Americas 24-05-2008, 22:55
Replies: 23
Views: 12,493
Posted By bylo
Yes Rogers bought Fido and now they are both the...

Yes Rogers bought Fido and now they are both the essentially the same. There are two developments that may open up Canada to more GSM competition:

1. There is a spectrum auction in progress....
Forum: Americas 24-05-2008, 14:10
Replies: 23
Views: 12,493
Posted By bylo
According to this thread on HoFo...

According to this thread on HoFo (http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1353340), as little as $20 with $10 airtime. The phones that come with US SO are locked (the ones in Canada are not.)...
Forum: Americas 24-05-2008, 03:12
Replies: 23
Views: 12,493
Posted By bylo
There is another alternative: SpeakOut from...

There is another alternative: SpeakOut from 7-Eleven (http://www.7-eleven.com/ProductsServices/PhoneCardsandFinancialServices/tabid/131/Default.aspx). 7-Eleven is a chain of variety/convenience...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-04-2008, 21:03
Replies: 30
Views: 12,543
Posted By bylo
I just tried calling my UM+ cellphone from both a...

I just tried calling my UM+ cellphone from both a Canadian landline and a GSM phone (on the Rogers network.) The long distance provider in both cases is yak.ca. It took several tries but eventually...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 19-04-2008, 19:05
Replies: 13
Views: 7,967
Posted By bylo
eBay, e.g....

eBay, e.g. http://cgi.ebay.com/Soft-4-Sim-Card-Holder-Case_W0QQitemZ120246132325QQihZ002QQcategoryZ10364QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem and...
Forum: Europe 09-04-2008, 15:56
Replies: 17
Views: 7,836
Posted By bylo
Note that long distance charges from Canada to...

Note that long distance charges from Canada to Europe are much higher to a cellphone than they are to a landline. For instance yak.ca charges 3.5¢ to 5¢/min to most European landlines but 29¢ or more...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-04-2008, 16:44
Replies: 9
Views: 5,218
Posted By bylo
http://freesms.1888usa.com/sms_global.htm ...

http://freesms.1888usa.com/sms_global.htm

http://www.freeglobesms.com/
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 28-03-2008, 12:59
Replies: 26
Views: 9,909
Posted By bylo
Canadians generally know this but we like to joke...

Canadians generally know this but we like to joke about it. In Western Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba) winter temperatures are often -40C while in southern Ontario they are usually much...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 26-03-2008, 20:32
Replies: 26
Views: 9,909
Posted By bylo
Well that makes you an honourary(!) Canadian, eh?...

Well that makes you an honourary(!) Canadian, eh? :D
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 25-03-2008, 23:21
Replies: 26
Views: 9,909
Posted By bylo
You forgot to mention that it's a "dry cold" :p...

You forgot to mention that it's a "dry cold" :p [That's an inside joke that only Canadians will "get."]
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 25-03-2008, 23:19
Replies: 26
Views: 9,909
Posted By bylo
Once you get north of Lake Superior it can easily...

Once you get north of Lake Superior it can easily get below -40C/F. I've had the "pleasure" of sleeping under the stars (and northern lights) at -50C in January. Down here in the south (near Toronto)...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 25-03-2008, 19:26
Replies: 26
Views: 9,909
Posted By bylo
Hmmm...here in "the tropics" the high yesterday...

Hmmm...here in "the tropics" the high yesterday was +4C and it only got down to -6C last night. We've already broken the all-time record for snow this year but there is "up to" 10cm falling now.
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-03-2008, 22:14
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By bylo
They mean that the first minute costs 40¢ (setup)...

They mean that the first minute costs 40¢ (setup) plus 45¢ (air time) for a total of 85¢. Each additional minute costs 45¢ so a 2 minute call costs $1.30 and a 3 minute call costs $1.75, etc.
Forum: Europe 08-03-2008, 14:49
Replies: 21
Views: 6,124
Posted By bylo
In addition to the above, a good, reliable source...

In addition to the above, a good, reliable source for new, unlocked GSM phones is puremobile.com (or puremobile.ca.) Great selection and great service. They usually have some quadband Moto models for...
Forum: Mobile Phones 25-02-2008, 19:31
Replies: 8
Views: 4,387
Posted By bylo
Outside North America you will need an unlocked...

Outside North America you will need an unlocked 900/1800 band GSM phone. For use within NA you will need also the 850/1900 bands. My suggestion is to get a quadband phone. Then you can use it in NA...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-02-2008, 21:42
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By bylo
Is it possible to go back to the old +423 card? ...

Is it possible to go back to the old +423 card?

I transferred all my airtime credits to UM+ when I activated that card. IIRC that means my +423 SIM was to be terminated. When I go to My Account...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-02-2008, 21:37
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By bylo
I had the same situation in Austria last...

I had the same situation in Austria last September. I ended up having to use my Mobal SIM instead despite the higher cost.

I had hoped that they would have fixed that by now, especially since...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-02-2008, 19:32
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By bylo
From Canada to my UM+ number I get a message in...

From Canada to my UM+ number I get a message in German that sounds like the number is unavailable. My German isn't very good so I'm not sure if they mean the number invalid or that there is no...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-02-2008, 14:27
Replies: 10
Views: 5,374
Posted By bylo
Yes. However I tell people to use this feature...

Yes. However I tell people to use this feature very selectively in place of VM, like an old-fashioned pager. If someone needs to reach me they send me a short e-mail with their number and when to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-02-2008, 21:58
Replies: 17
Views: 6,810
Posted By bylo
Actually you can. I've done it with T-Mobile and...

Actually you can. I've done it with T-Mobile and have 2 free SIMs (http://www.t-mobilesimgiveaway.co.uk/) to show for it ;) No credit cards required.

All you have to do is fudge the Town, County...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-02-2008, 01:47
Replies: 10
Views: 5,374
Posted By bylo
I don't recall if this is on Mobal's website but...

I don't recall if this is on Mobal's website but here is what they e-mailed me a long time ago. (The ***** are the last 5 digits of my Mobal phone number.)


BTW sending yourself an e-mail costs...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-02-2008, 01:37
Replies: 10
Views: 5,374
Posted By bylo
That's fine if you can get an AT&T SIM and...

That's fine if you can get an AT&T SIM and recharge it. I'm not sure how practical that is if one isn't a US resident or frequent visitor.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-02-2008, 22:41
Replies: 10
Views: 5,374
Posted By bylo
They are a reputable company. I purchased a Mobal...

They are a reputable company. I purchased a Mobal SIM from The Travel Insider website a couple of years ago. After you buy the SIM there is no ongoing charge and the card does not expire. You do not...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-01-2008, 13:59
Replies: 5
Views: 2,566
Posted By bylo
That's twice the competition that's available up...

That's twice the competition that's available up here! ;)

Roaming is a huge profit source for Rogers for that reason. The feds will soon auction off more spectrum and it's expected that will...
Forum: Americas 04-01-2008, 14:18
Replies: 2
Views: 3,325
Posted By bylo
Good to hear about your positive experiences with...

Good to hear about your positive experiences with Fido. They're owned by Rogers, Canada's largest cell carrier, so they tend to have good coverage, especially in the "Golden Horseshoe" part of...
Forum: Mobile Phones 26-12-2007, 03:43
Replies: 13
Views: 13,921
Posted By bylo
More competition here: $159:...

More competition here:
$159: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.10479
$165: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.10480

Phones are tri-band 900/1800/1900 and include Bluetooth, MP4,...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 24-12-2007, 14:50
Replies: 7
Views: 2,759
Posted By bylo
Season's Greetings to y'all!

Season's Greetings to y'all!
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 14-12-2007, 21:44
Replies: 5
Views: 3,259
Posted By bylo
That's what several news stories said. I presume...

That's what several news stories said. I presume that neither DSL nor cable are available up there and that explains why he had to use a cellphone.

As for what he was downloading, it was probably...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 14-12-2007, 01:35
Replies: 5
Views: 3,259
Posted By bylo
It never was "unlimited" — at least not the way...

It never was "unlimited" — at least not the way most people understand it.

Cellphone user shocked by charges of $85K (http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2007/12/12/cell-phone.html)
The $10/month...
Forum: Americas 10-12-2007, 22:51
Replies: 20
Views: 9,588
Posted By bylo
I'm not sure they "folded" but yes, they were...

I'm not sure they "folded" but yes, they were bought out by Rogers. Similarly Clearnet was the CDMA price leader until they were bought out by Telus. One strategy for a new entrant is to grow in...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-11-2007, 14:35
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By bylo
FWIW I upgraded from +423 to +44 back in early...

FWIW I upgraded from +423 to +44 back in early August. My Balance messages now read: "Account type Personal, Balance $xx.xx - <b>No expiry</b>"

It's possible that was a one-off thing for those who...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-11-2007, 23:51
Replies: 15
Views: 11,402
Posted By bylo
It should, but you won't like paying $2.50/min...

It should, but you won't like paying $2.50/min coming or going :(

Fido's Prepaid U.S. roaming rates (http://www.fido.ca/en/packages/prepaid_included.shtml#rates)
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