Forum: Mobile Phones
28-06-2007, 15:02
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,912
battery
It is reported that owners will be able to send in their phones to Apple for a replacement phone FOR A FEE.
I guess I am not the cool type. I conducted a very unscientific poll @ work and only 1...
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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies
28-06-2007, 02:20
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,533
Voicestick service issues
Landline calls not going thru to voicestick #s. Service not available on PC. Just me or everyone else? In USA VA.
Stan
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Forum: Europe
22-06-2007, 20:27
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Replies: 60
Views: 18,208
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Forum: Europe
22-06-2007, 19:52
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Replies: 60
Views: 18,208
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Forum: Europe
22-06-2007, 19:09
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Replies: 60
Views: 18,208
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Forum: Europe
17-06-2007, 23:00
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Replies: 60
Views: 18,208
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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies
16-06-2007, 16:46
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Replies: 37
Views: 18,002
Thanks.
Elsewhere (recent CBW-UM thread) it...
Thanks.
Elsewhere (recent CBW-UM thread) it was suggested that one could forward a VOIP (home) phone to Onesuite and use their speed-dial (rapid-dial is their term) to call the +423 663 #.
I...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
13-06-2007, 18:21
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,028
I agree I wouldn't throw the UM SIM away just...
I agree I wouldn't throw the UM SIM away just yet.
I wrote UM customer service an email asking for recommendations on inexpensive carriers for calling from US. No answer yet. Access from the...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
13-06-2007, 17:02
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,028
Handy Tip from UM
QUOTE:
Avoid expensive calls back to your current voicemail by changing the message to include your United Mobile number.
END QUOTE
Can't paste in their image, but I am sure you have received...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
13-06-2007, 16:53
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,028
Going to Europe this summer and ..........
I will try to use up the balance on my UM card from Germany. Sunk costs. I rarely am called from US on my trips. Will be giving out SIMYO # and probably forwarding calls from Voicestick to that #....
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Forum: Mobile Phones
13-06-2007, 16:47
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,912
iPhone
What do you think? Will it flop or be a hit in USA? To be offered exclusively with ATT. Of course, time will tell.
PERSONALLY, I would not switch even if the iPhone were free.
Stan
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Forum: Europe
07-06-2007, 17:09
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,210
Not so fast...........................
From...
Not so fast...........................
From onlinekosten.de:
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Auch ein Sprecher von Vodafone sagte, das Unternehmen wolle den EU-Vorgaben folgen. Auch bei Vodafone seien...
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Forum: Europe
07-06-2007, 14:23
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,210
Must add VAT
Please note those prices are without VAT as has been discussed. The effective date is still up in the air it seems.
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Forum: Europe
05-06-2007, 19:43
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Replies: 72
Views: 109,909
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Forum: Germany
04-06-2007, 17:42
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,814
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Forum: Germany
04-06-2007, 17:39
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,814
The SUNSIM card which Andy recommends runs ~15...
The SUNSIM card which Andy recommends runs ~15 Euros or ~ $20 with 5 Euros credit. I believe you need a German address and is only available via www. Should be able to use the hotel or place where...
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Forum: Germany
03-06-2007, 23:48
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,814
look around
Have you seen the thread (pinned above) on Americans going to Europe?
Cheapest way is to call on landline phones (her hotel or place where she is staying). Calling cards or good LD service from...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
31-05-2007, 22:30
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,978
Who
Andy,
Confessing my own stupidity.....
Who is "you" and "your callback system"? UM? T-Mo? bbob? Someone or something else?
What other "Batamax" brands?
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
29-05-2007, 21:21
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,978
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
29-05-2007, 17:45
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,256
From C-139 Manual
Menu
Settings
Other Settings
Network
Band Selection
................ nothing more, no ref to frequency or 1900, etc., no ref on what the choices are under band selection.
My P-280 allowed...
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Forum: Mobile Phones
28-05-2007, 13:17
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,409
My thought was...
My thought was to see if another SIM would do the same thing. You MIGHT find a nice sales person or customer who would have allowed you to use THEIR SIM in YOUR phone to see what happens. If the...
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Forum: Mobile Phones
28-05-2007, 03:20
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,409
No GSM?
Where do you live? Rural? Have you seen this:
http://t-mobile.com/coverage/
Nobody in your area has T-MO? No store? Or Cingular?
Stan
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Forum: Mobile Phones
28-05-2007, 00:10
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,409
? - trying to find out if phone is truly unlocked
Have any other SIM cards like T-MO or Cingy? Who was the original service provider? May be on the phone or main menu when phone loads. My guess is either T-MO or Cingy but it could be others. Try...
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Forum: Europe
28-05-2007, 00:01
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,638
Vat?
Is that with or without VAT? Good ol' Mehrwertsteuer! I thought I read the rates you cited were WITHOUT, so the final prices are actually higher.
And as you wrote, it is far from clear when the...
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Forum: Europe
26-05-2007, 14:04
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,638
No best soultion
A technicality, but there probably is no SINGLE best solution for everyone.
I would be VERY careful with the ATT SIM. I don't know what ATT's practices are, but if the SIM is active and receives...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
26-05-2007, 13:53
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,978
See signature. I have T-MO, both pre and post...
See signature. I have T-MO, both pre and post paid. I also already have world class roaming and unlimited sms.
The point was I was TRYING to send an SMS from US to my UM card. Both sons are...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
26-05-2007, 02:53
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,978
Why?
The explanation I was given by T-MO is suspicion of fraud. The UM reply and common sense dictate that a sane policy would be to block only the few #s suspected of fraud, NOT THE ENTIRE COUNTRY,...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
26-05-2007, 00:31
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,978
Thread gone
Seems the info I posted on this has disappeared or I cannot find it.
T-MO has BLOCKED all calls to 423 #s even tho they are a roaming partner. FRAUD. I had CALLED customer care. Here is the...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
22-05-2007, 23:25
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,855
Try It!
Suggest you find someone with T-MO or Cingy or other GSM provider and check out the phone before you go abroad. You can practice putting in and taking out the SIM. Also, if it doesn't work or a...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
22-05-2007, 20:18
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,855
Welcome!
Welcome aboard!
Have you looked in the Europe section of the forum; there is a sticky on going to Europe.
The 551 should work fine; make sure you have adapters for the voltage/electric.
The...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
21-05-2007, 16:54
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,946
OT
Quad-bands are better and T-MO offers a bunch of those. 850 is highly recommended for US nowadays. Many of these QBs are also available in EU and Pacific.
Stan
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Forum: Europe
20-05-2007, 02:09
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,083
You may want to wait...
The EU is about to impose new, lower roaming regulations & tarifs. You may want to wait until the dust settles a bit. Inbound rates are supposed to be around 30 e-cents and outgoing around 60...
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Forum: Americas
14-05-2007, 16:48
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,307
2 different cases
Perhaps I misunderstand, but I think you have 2 different items.
(1) Calling card to dial out is almost always cheaper than mobile. BUT you cannot be reached on a calling card AND you need land...
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Forum: Americas
10-05-2007, 18:47
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,307
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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies
10-05-2007, 18:34
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,261
QUOTE:
Pingo international calling cards...
QUOTE:
Pingo international calling cards have no additional fees - just a 98 cents USD per month account maintenance fee
END QUOTE
Why did you switch? Are the rates that much better? ...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
10-05-2007, 15:21
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,540
Should be no problem
The freq does not depend on the SIM card, but on the capabilities of the phone. I suspect 09 is mis-informed about local frequency bands. IF they partner with a firm in Ecuador, then the frequency...
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Forum: Europe
10-05-2007, 02:17
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,230
check eBay USA
I have seen several international SIMs offered on eBay USA. I think you can do under $50. A search on international sim gives you 7 entries, some > $50. There is an auction with buy it now feature...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
08-05-2007, 02:50
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,540
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Forum: Europe
06-05-2007, 00:28
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,502
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Forum: Europe
06-05-2007, 00:24
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,502
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Forum: Europe
06-05-2007, 00:01
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,502
Good points, but....
I think the Vodafone...
Good points, but....
I think the Vodafone passport should be added to the list of options.
Also, unless he HAS T-Mobile USA postpaid (and it seems silly to sign up a US cell service just for an...
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Forum: Europe
05-05-2007, 23:47
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,502
No shore stays at all, true? Same ship, true? ...
No shore stays at all, true? Same ship, true? Ask what, if any, phone facilities for passengers the ship has. The ship may have some kind of phone where you could call out.
Sorry to disappoint...
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Forum: Europe
05-05-2007, 20:45
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,502
Other options......
Phil,
Welcome aboard!
Have you read the sticky on Americans going to Europe?
Several other things for you to consider:
1. Time differences between US (CA?) and Europe - possibly 9 hours
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Forum: Europe
04-05-2007, 17:35
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,324
hard to beat
I think that rate is going to be very hard to beat. I have not seen many rates from US to EU mobiles for under $0.20. GENERALLY, I find US rates to be bit lower than European rates. I have...
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Forum: Europe
04-05-2007, 17:02
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,324
?s
What does "abroad" mean? What is or are the origin countries where you are "abroad"?
I take it you are willing to use a landline calling card only or is SKYPE or equivalant a possible solution?
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Forum: Europe
04-05-2007, 16:42
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,500
WIFI access in US
I don't travel much for business, but I do travel. Usually in US in major markets (Wash DC, Philadelphia), hotels offer FREE WIFI or ethernet access WITH YOUR STAY @ the hotel. Thus a phone or...
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Forum: Europe
04-05-2007, 15:56
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,500
Why data?
Welcome aboard.
Silly question.... WHY do you need data ON YOUR PHONE? I know that is very convenient and nice to have. Is it for business or pleasure?
There are other solutions:
1. ...
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards
03-05-2007, 16:03
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,801
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Forum: Europe
03-05-2007, 16:01
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,481
Delayed
http://teltarif.de/arch/2007/kw18/s25849.html
Vote on roaming previously scheduled for May 10 cannot take place that day. Next meeting between EU minister council and EU parlament now scheduled...
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