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Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 10-03-2010, 17:36
Replies: 4
Views: 4,474
Posted By petkow
easyJet

This is completely off topic for a telecom forum, but I am posting it here (and not elsewhere) for a good reason. This is worth reading if you need to make bookings on easyJet and intend to pay in...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 05-03-2010, 14:51
Replies: 113
Views: 125,625
Posted By petkow
Have a look at: MSmovil: Despierta tu mvil! ;)...

Have a look at:
MSmovil: Despierta tu mvil! ;) (http://www.masmovil.es/en-EN/tarifa-plana-internet?lang=en-EN)
Forum: Spain & Portugal 02-03-2010, 13:32
Replies: 113
Views: 125,625
Posted By petkow
With Masmovil you can activate internet from...

With Masmovil you can activate internet from their website or by calling 1473.
Forum: Europe 01-03-2010, 00:15
Replies: 6
Views: 3,117
Posted By petkow
I'm still confused! What operator is this?...

I'm still confused!

What operator is this? Can you post a link? Are you sure you are talking about normal European Prepaid SIM's from National operators? e.g. PrePaidGSM.net: National GSM...
Forum: Europe 24-02-2010, 18:07
Replies: 6
Views: 3,117
Posted By petkow
Well.. to make that clear...when the person...

Well.. to make that clear...when the person calling is in his 'home country', and the other is out, then the person calling pays the normal rate, and the person receiving will pay no more than...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 23-02-2010, 11:51
Replies: 0
Views: 2,236
Posted By petkow
Talking NZ network for sale. Going very cheap!

It's currently just 100 NZ$ to own...
XT Network For Sale for sale - TradeMe.co.nz - New Zealand (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Mobile-phones/Telecom-XT/auction-273606747.htm)

Love the Q&A's:...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-02-2010, 11:48
Replies: 73
Views: 32,720
Posted By petkow
Ah OK. SO I presume I will not get that free SIM...

Ah OK. SO I presume I will not get that free SIM I ordered with that code above, as at least a 1000 people have probably used the same promo code! :(
Forum: Europe 23-02-2010, 11:45
Replies: 6
Views: 3,117
Posted By petkow
All do here in Europe. What do you mean?...

All do here in Europe.


What do you mean? There is a cent per minute charge that is quoted for calling a mobile. That is the charge. You should not pay more. So I'm a bit confused by what you are...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-02-2010, 21:59
Replies: 73
Views: 32,720
Posted By petkow
I just read on another forum that they are now...

I just read on another forum that they are now giving away free SIM's which come loaded with 5 GBP or 7.50 US$ of call credit.

See: Truphone Local Anywhere - Find out more...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 21-02-2010, 16:47
Replies: 113
Views: 125,625
Posted By petkow
No, I don't think so. I think the only places...

No, I don't think so. I think the only places that it is available is Pepephone.com and travel agencies of Halcon Viajes and Viajes Ecuador. There are more than a 1000 of those around Spain. You can...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 20-02-2010, 16:50
Replies: 61
Views: 44,762
Posted By petkow
Strange. What dongle are you finally using? What...

Strange. What dongle are you finally using? What firmware/software does it have? Normally there is no need at all to activate HSDPA on any 3G Modem.

Weren't you previously tethering your...
Forum: Americas 20-02-2010, 15:23
Replies: 1
Views: 4,316
Posted By petkow
I don't know if this helps, but when I was in...

I don't know if this helps, but when I was in Mexico recently, I was surprised how much I ended up using free wifi connections, rather than having to use any network based data access. Though I did...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 19-02-2010, 12:22
Replies: 113
Views: 125,625
Posted By petkow
Isn't the Yoigo one 25 Euros for 3GB? The benefit...

Isn't the Yoigo one 25 Euros for 3GB? The benefit is that this is on their own network or on Movistar which has good coverage. (all at 3Mbps)
Yoigo - Internet para llevar. Accede a internet en un...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 18-02-2010, 14:16
Replies: 3
Views: 5,719
Posted By petkow
Thanks BK. That is good to know. I will try pick...

Thanks BK. That is good to know. I will try pick one up on my next trip out there which will hopefully be sometime in the spring.
Forum: Spain & Portugal 18-02-2010, 13:22
Replies: 61
Views: 44,762
Posted By petkow
Again, apologies for this revival of this old...

Again, apologies for this revival of this old thread but WTF!!! I am just stunned at this rate!! How do Yoigo charge 100 odd euros (with tax) for 3 Gig of data??!! That has to be the poorest value I...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 18-02-2010, 13:17
Replies: 61
Views: 44,762
Posted By petkow
Simyo have changed tariff since 4th Feb. Old...

Simyo have changed tariff since 4th Feb. Old users who registered their cards before this date still get the 5Euro tariff. For the rest, it has lost so much value it's not even worth talking about...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 14-02-2010, 20:13
Replies: 3
Views: 5,719
Posted By petkow
Interesting. Any idea if there would be any...

Interesting. Any idea if there would be any problems in nominating the Zurich access numbers (043) of Betamax clones as your Amigos? ;)
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-02-2010, 14:15
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By petkow
Then why did they come spamming here?

Then why did they come spamming here?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-02-2010, 20:59
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By petkow
Yes... this is what it says... and the sentance...

Yes... this is what it says... and the sentance doesn't even make sense! There is no mention in the T's and C's and no helpful "What is this?" or "help" button to click on next to the requirement....
Forum: Americas 03-02-2010, 16:09
Replies: 50
Views: 31,364
Posted By petkow
Yes. Just double check your telephone number when...

Yes. Just double check your telephone number when you buy the SIM, to make sure you are getting the right one. The area code are the first 3 digits which they call LADA in Mexico. If you are moving...
Forum: Americas 03-02-2010, 13:19
Replies: 50
Views: 31,364
Posted By petkow
I also mainly stuck to Voip, but there is one...

I also mainly stuck to Voip, but there is one decent route for making cheapish international calls with that Amigo pack via gateways/calling cards in the USA. First of all they advertise that you can...
Forum: UK & Ireland 02-02-2010, 21:41
Replies: 14
Views: 10,969
Posted By petkow
No, on the networks I mentioned you just pay...

No, on the networks I mentioned you just pay 3p/min, taken from the balance as Andy mentioned! This is by far the best deal available on a prepay in the UK.

For heavy users, remember that Three...
Forum: UK & Ireland 01-02-2010, 22:43
Replies: 14
Views: 10,969
Posted By petkow
I don't know what you define as long distance,...

I don't know what you define as long distance, but calling Canada can be as little as 3p/min on a cheap prepaid card from T-Mobile, Orange or 3. See:
Cheap international calls to Canada...
Forum: Americas 01-02-2010, 14:40
Replies: 50
Views: 31,364
Posted By petkow
I was there during the last month and I bought a...

I was there during the last month and I bought a Telcel Amigo pack for 149 pesos. (8 Euros) That also came with 50 pesos of credit. Be prepared to go to a main Telcel office, as the smaller shops...
Forum: Mobile Phones 01-02-2010, 01:24
Replies: 5
Views: 5,464
Posted By petkow
Thanks for the replies. I suppose carrying one of...

Thanks for the replies. I suppose carrying one of these abroad could launch a nice spectrum war! This is probably also the reason why the Picocells on cruise ships and aircraft are only activated...
Forum: UK & Ireland 01-02-2010, 01:16
Replies: 14
Views: 10,969
Posted By petkow
Not used them personally, but I know people who...

Not used them personally, but I know people who have their SIMs. They've been around for a while and there's some discussion here on the forum at:...
Forum: Mobile Phones 29-01-2010, 16:06
Replies: 5
Views: 5,464
Posted By petkow
Use of own femtocel abroad?

On another forum, I recently read that Vodafone UK are now selling inexpensive 3G femtocells that users who live in poor coverage areas can use, providing that they have a decent broadband connection...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 18-01-2010, 18:33
Replies: 12
Views: 19,898
Posted By petkow
As an update today, this guy has been finally...

As an update today, this guy has been finally released on bail (after being kept for a week) but will face trial in the future. He could even face a lengthy prison sentence!
Indian court bails...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 17-01-2010, 23:19
Replies: 12
Views: 19,898
Posted By petkow
Yes, this situation is all a bit of a mess. Its...

Yes, this situation is all a bit of a mess. Its being talked about quite a bit back in India over the last few days, especially as this guy had no idea that this law existed (and neither did the...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 13-01-2010, 13:12
Replies: 2
Views: 2,361
Posted By petkow
This does indeed look good! Pity it's not free...

This does indeed look good! Pity it's not free though! Have you tried it yet?

Personally I think I manage OK with the functionality of the built in SIP in the phone software and the Betamax...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 23-12-2009, 13:33
Replies: 10
Views: 11,550
Posted By petkow
So true!! I once heard someone tell a bragging...

So true!! I once heard someone tell a bragging iPhone owner:
"Remember you only own one... you didn't invent it!"
Forum: Spain & Portugal 23-12-2009, 12:21
Replies: 113
Views: 125,625
Posted By petkow
I still have decent experiences, though their...

I still have decent experiences, though their speed seems to be going downhill, at least in in rural areas (even where there is 3G & 3.5G coverage). In my house it used to be good enough for VoIP...
Forum: Americas 17-12-2009, 18:37
Replies: 8
Views: 4,097
Posted By petkow
And on the other end of the Atlantic, if like me...

And on the other end of the Atlantic, if like me any of you have had to spend a few hours waiting for a boat in Orkney and somehow have not frozen to death, you'll be pleased to know that from soon...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 16-12-2009, 13:09
Replies: 20
Views: 7,839
Posted By petkow
Unfortunately I think this will not solve it as...

Unfortunately I think this will not solve it as part of the problem is that it allegedly costs 40c/min to call a Madrid landline.
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 15-12-2009, 20:42
Replies: 20
Views: 7,839
Posted By petkow
Sorry to hear that! I presume you have also...

Sorry to hear that! I presume you have also looked at the two USA based callback "dinosaurs":
Enlinea International Telephone Calling Overseas Dial Direct Discount - international callback,direct...
Forum: Germany 15-12-2009, 20:21
Replies: 33
Views: 18,687
Posted By petkow
Thanks for clearing that up! I might have misread...

Thanks for clearing that up! I might have misread something then as I saw something advertised once which seemed to have a "Grund Gebühr" and an "Anschluß Gebühr" as well as a "Monatliche Grund...
Forum: Germany 15-12-2009, 19:21
Replies: 33
Views: 18,687
Posted By petkow
As far as I know all is only available online....

As far as I know all is only available online. (Perhaps the reason is that unlike the supermarket MVNO's, Bild and N24 do not have shops as such).

By the way, the international rate is not too...
Forum: Germany 15-12-2009, 19:12
Replies: 33
Views: 18,687
Posted By petkow
Got it... thanks! Also sent you a reply! ...

Got it... thanks! Also sent you a reply!


Thanks for that link! It looks like a good going rate is 20 Euros a month. I'll do a site survey once I am there to see if there really is no decent o2...
Forum: Germany 15-12-2009, 18:55
Replies: 33
Views: 18,687
Posted By petkow
Oops got it now I think. Just answered my own...

Oops got it now I think. Just answered my own question by following some links. Even 14,95 for a mere 50MB whilst roaming seems completely OTT! Still cheaper than most data roaming option though but...
Forum: Germany 15-12-2009, 18:49
Replies: 33
Views: 18,687
Posted By petkow
Not too worried about the Validity, but...

Not too worried about the Validity, but interesting point on internatioal use. What are the prices you quote for?
Forum: Germany 15-12-2009, 18:34
Replies: 33
Views: 18,687
Posted By petkow
Thanks for that very detailed reply inquisitor. I...

Thanks for that very detailed reply inquisitor. I really am impressed at the number of MVNO's in Germany! It already seems that every supermarket, bakery, butcher and coffee shop already has one but...
Forum: Germany 15-12-2009, 09:43
Replies: 33
Views: 18,687
Posted By petkow
Mobile data in Germany? (but D1/D2 only)

I am going to be in Germany at the end of the week, and I have been told that there is very poor coverage on o2 and EPlus where I will be. (Though I'll do a proper check when I get there).
...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 10-12-2009, 11:12
Replies: 20
Views: 7,839
Posted By petkow
I fianlly tracked those down! The ones that were...

I fianlly tracked those down! The ones that were talked about were Nyxfone.com and talkbacktele.com. I have not tried either personally, but I think the first had very decent rates.
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 09-12-2009, 20:01
Replies: 20
Views: 7,839
Posted By petkow
In that case, it is worth making use of that...

In that case, it is worth making use of that landline resource if she has it. Enlinea and Call Back World are a bit useless these days I think. A few months ago there was a post here* about a new UK...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 09-12-2009, 19:14
Replies: 20
Views: 7,839
Posted By petkow
The area code is right for the area. Corruption...

The area code is right for the area. Corruption and fleecing of foreigners is a BIG problem down there. There is that general theory that you can tell an expat anything and it will be believed....
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 09-12-2009, 17:46
Replies: 20
Views: 7,839
Posted By petkow
What landline provider in Spain charges 40c/min?...

What landline provider in Spain charges 40c/min? I presume that the rate to call a spanish fixed line number? That is outrageous! Calling "fijos" in Spain is inclusive on almost all plans from all...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 03-12-2009, 23:31
Replies: 0
Views: 4,155
Posted By petkow
Warning: major credit card scam in Spain

This is a bit old, but if anyone has been in Spain recently and used a credit card or if you have done a topup of a Spanish prepaid SIM online it's worth double checking all your stements before your...
Forum: Europe 01-12-2009, 11:22
Replies: 11
Views: 30,137
Posted By petkow
I remember reading on here somewhere (perhaps in...

I remember reading on here somewhere (perhaps in a post by Inquisitor) that Simyo Germany have a good deal for European data roaming. You may want to research that a bit.
Forum: UK & Ireland 23-11-2009, 16:39
Replies: 15
Views: 8,306
Posted By petkow
To start off with, they are going to allow 100MB...

To start off with, they are going to allow 100MB of free data useage per day! :thumbup:
Forum: Spain & Portugal 22-11-2009, 14:46
Replies: 5
Views: 4,452
Posted By petkow
No.. that one is for prepaid also. Look on the...

No.. that one is for prepaid also. Look on the Right hand side it says "Tarjeta". That is prepaid!
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