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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-03-2009, 05:08
Replies: 13
Views: 11,947
Posted By snidely
I went in tonite and was able to upgrade my two...

I went in tonite and was able to upgrade my two GC accounts to G-Voice. One change, you have the option to not have to press "1" to answer a call.
Question here:
Can you access the G-Voice...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-03-2009, 05:53
Replies: 13
Views: 11,947
Posted By snidely
Jim - Didn't know GC had fwding to Canadian...

Jim - Didn't know GC had fwding to Canadian numbers. Terminating a call to Canada costs less than to a U.S. number which is why some providers charge less for a call to Canada than the U.S. Don't...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-03-2009, 01:10
Replies: 11
Views: 7,451
Posted By snidely
As you point out, of course there is no such...

As you point out, of course there is no such thing as a "free" incoming call. In your case the cost shows up on your office phone bill.
20 cents for incoming is a great price. Even my...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-03-2009, 01:04
Replies: 3
Views: 2,955
Posted By snidely
The "+354" country itself is bankrupt.<G> Been...

The "+354" country itself is bankrupt.<G> Been in all the buisiness pages for weeks.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-02-2009, 02:24
Replies: 5
Views: 4,044
Posted By snidely
Stu - Off topic. There was a front page...

Stu -
Off topic. There was a front page article in Feb. 12 NY Times about the collapsing Dubai economy. Hope it's not affecting you and spouse.
To keep this on topic - remember there is...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-02-2009, 17:58
Replies: 5
Views: 4,044
Posted By snidely
Stu - Aren't you still a U.S. T-Mobile...

Stu -
Aren't you still a U.S. T-Mobile customer? As i recall, you were at one time. If so, why not use their $20/mo. option?
I know BB is available, now, on some pre-paid platforms. It is...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-02-2009, 21:11
Replies: 17
Views: 6,864
Posted By snidely
The $20/mo BB option does include unlimited...

The $20/mo BB option does include unlimited email. Works just like it does here. Diff. is you would pay for data. With TM, you only pay for the time period you use it. IOW, 10 days would cost...
Forum: Americas 07-02-2009, 21:29
Replies: 11
Views: 6,841
Posted By snidely
I don't know if you would use it enough - but...

I don't know if you would use it enough - but there is a CDMA prepaid carrier (licensed, not an MVNO) called metropcs. (go to metropcs.com) They do cover Dallas, Houston, San Antonio. Cost is...
Forum: Americas 07-02-2009, 03:38
Replies: 11
Views: 6,841
Posted By snidely
What locations do you visit and how often are you...

What locations do you visit and how often are you here?

There are "dial-around" services where you can call lst world landlines for around 3 cents/min. (you would, of course, be paying for...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-02-2009, 20:33
Replies: 8
Views: 2,659
Posted By snidely
I just went to the Skype site. It says you can...

I just went to the Skype site. It says you can call forward at the same regular call rates as dialing direct. Has anyone here used it to forward overseas and to an intl. SIM in particular? I have...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-02-2009, 20:11
Replies: 8
Views: 2,659
Posted By snidely
Business users who travel and need to be in ready...

Business users who travel and need to be in ready contact by home, office and clients need to be easily reachable - preferably via local number. If thet use an intl card that doesn't provide local...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-02-2009, 01:01
Replies: 33
Views: 13,122
Posted By snidely
Reply to Andy's post above - I enjoy this...

Reply to Andy's post above -
I enjoy this (and other forums) to learn and share ideas.
Thanks for reminding me that a lot of countries impose HIGH taxes on incoming intl. phone calls. I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-02-2009, 22:54
Replies: 8
Views: 2,659
Posted By snidely
I was "mostly" in error. The callback on most...

I was "mostly" in error. The callback on most carriers is now virtually transparent to the user unless you use an antique phone (like me)?

...mike
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-02-2009, 07:27
Replies: 33
Views: 27,070
Posted By snidely
Quote: Originally Posted by easyroam- View Post...

Quote:
Originally Posted by easyroam- View Post
Also,
We are the only network to offer FREE voicemail and FREE call forwarding/call divert to landlines and some mobiles inc USA/Canada
What...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-02-2009, 00:36
Replies: 8
Views: 2,659
Posted By snidely
Inaki - Welcome to another new member. ...

Inaki -
Welcome to another new member.

1. The carriers you mention that charge for incoming calls actually, in most cases turn out to be cheaper. Since you can get a local U.S. number,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-02-2009, 00:16
Replies: 17
Views: 6,864
Posted By snidely
Effendi - As you probably know, BB use in...

Effendi -
As you probably know, BB use in many places has become an addiction. President Obama, for one. I think I'm about to get one and give up my 6 year old SE, even though it still works...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-02-2009, 20:38
Replies: 33
Views: 13,122
Posted By snidely
John - Explain to this dense person what...

John -
Explain to this dense person what happens to the money the IOM carrier collects when a caller dials your IOM number? I am sure the amount that is collected is more than enough (with...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-02-2009, 17:35
Replies: 17
Views: 6,864
Posted By snidely
If the BB is on T-Mobile (U.S.), you can get...

If the BB is on T-Mobile (U.S.), you can get intl. BB service added on for about 70 cents/day for the time you need it. (Includes email but not data.) ATT intl. BB requires a term commitment (one...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-02-2009, 17:21
Replies: 33
Views: 13,122
Posted By snidely
Bbob - Agree that his name and/or sig line...

Bbob - Agree that his name and/or sig line should indicate his connection w. the company. I should have realized you weren't in the U.S. when I made the "fair use" comment.
"Fair use" has...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-02-2009, 07:58
Replies: 33
Views: 13,122
Posted By snidely
Bbob - I think all carriers have what is...

Bbob -
I think all carriers have what is commonly called a "fair use clause". Eg. Most carriers will terminate you (i mean terminate your service<G>) if much of your use is off teir own...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-02-2009, 18:28
Replies: 33
Views: 13,122
Posted By snidely
My two (U.S.) cents. Out going rates, at least...

My two (U.S.) cents. Out going rates, at least from l1st world countries) seem to be quite reasonable.
Problem - as w. all other providers who offer IOM, Estonia, Lichtenstein etc. numbers, it...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-02-2009, 18:42
Replies: 26
Views: 9,375
Posted By snidely
Did he confirm that UM (part or all) is for sale?...

Did he confirm that UM (part or all) is for sale? Did he confirm the "deleted" email or did he say that it should not appear on a public site? It obviously has appeared on at least one public site....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-02-2009, 00:51
Replies: 6
Views: 3,450
Posted By snidely
What would it take for an intl. card to be more competitive and successful?

I think there is a place for this type of service . It would be necessary to have the options business depends on. A service that counts mainly on "consumers" doesn't generate enough revenue to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-02-2009, 00:28
Replies: 26
Views: 9,375
Posted By snidely
Andy - What you say is correct (re: EU). ...

Andy -
What you say is correct (re: EU). I am in the U.S. and those rules don't affect users from here. Part of the reason UM (and to some extent the Estonian based services) are...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-01-2009, 18:13
Replies: 26
Views: 9,375
Posted By snidely
Andy - You guys do a great job here. ...

Andy -
You guys do a great job here. However, what is the harm in a post that gives a link to another site to help verify what has been a rumor for at least 2 weeks. (I didn't post anything...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-01-2009, 00:31
Replies: 11
Views: 7,008
Posted By snidely
You are in the U.S.? If so, and you are a...

You are in the U.S.? If so, and you are a T-Mobile customer, you can use one of their UMA capable phones to connect to a wi-fi connection anywhere in the world. The minutes used would come out of...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-11-2008, 16:51
Replies: 11
Views: 4,955
Posted By snidely
They sent out a msg. saying the old SIMS would be...

They sent out a msg. saying the old SIMS would be cancelled a/o a certain date and now have new SIMS that eventually will be data enabled. Also have new countries. Credits carry over.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-11-2008, 15:33
Replies: 21
Views: 8,884
Posted By snidely
For email only - T-Mobile USA as an unlimited...

For email only - T-Mobile USA as an unlimited intl. Blackberry option for $20/mo. It can be turned on and off at will - meaning if you are going out of the country for 10 days, you have it activated...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-09-2008, 10:27
Replies: 21
Views: 8,884
Posted By snidely
T-Mobile doesn't sell or promote their wifi/UMA...

T-Mobile doesn't sell or promote their wifi/UMA service to be used overseas. In fact, if you call them, some reps will say it can't be used when overseas. We have used it w. no problems in several...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-08-2008, 15:58
Replies: 15
Views: 4,340
Posted By snidely
Finding wifi is hit or miss. Lots of hotels now...

Finding wifi is hit or miss. Lots of hotels now seem to offer it in many places we've been. And many coffee shops and restaurants. Of course if you are also visiting homes or offices, you'll...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-08-2008, 22:04
Replies: 10
Views: 6,504
Posted By snidely
Both MaxRoam and Celtrek use +972 numbers for...

Both MaxRoam and Celtrek use +972 numbers for SMS. I believe there are sites on the internet that allow senders to go to a site and send SMS cheaply. I don't do SMA, so i could be wrong.
I know...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-08-2008, 20:04
Replies: 10
Views: 6,504
Posted By snidely
CelTrek at 305-249-3121 celtrek.com ...

CelTrek at 305-249-3121 celtrek.com
maxroam.com +353214250658
yackiemobile.com 1 800 360 2031 (I think that's their number. I had trouble finding it.)
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-08-2008, 19:24
Replies: 21
Views: 8,884
Posted By snidely
Since you are in the U.S. see my post in another...

Since you are in the U.S. see my post in another thread about T-Mobiles UMA access overseas. You pay the same, just as though you were in the U.S.

...mike
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-08-2008, 19:20
Replies: 15
Views: 4,340
Posted By snidely
To add to DRN's comment - T-M USA has two BB...

To add to DRN's comment - T-M USA has two BB models that can connect via UMA. That means you can make free calls to/from the U.S., and data connection would also be free. You would, of course, need...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-05-2008, 04:24
Replies: 30
Views: 12,543
Posted By snidely
Emoci - Thanks. I am surprised they didn't...

Emoci -
Thanks. I am surprised they didn't email this fact to their old customers.
I hope their billing is now a little more solid.
...mike
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-05-2008, 19:57
Replies: 30
Views: 12,543
Posted By snidely
I can see using VoiceStick - I used them myself...

I can see using VoiceStick - I used them myself in the past. How would using a calling card be useful to call premium numbers. Unlike VS, how would you get all potential callers to jump thru hoops...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-03-2008, 20:54
Replies: 35
Views: 8,881
Posted By snidely
What are the feature sets that SHOULD be used to...

What are the feature sets that SHOULD be used to compare cards?
If one were to prepare a spreadsheet, what headings should be used?

Price - incl. air time - expiration date if no recharge -...
Forum: Americas 17-02-2008, 21:48
Replies: 12
Views: 6,418
Posted By snidely
What were you charged? Just curious. We are...

What were you charged? Just curious. We are there often and do have an ICE phone. Actually, we now often use T-M's wifi/UMA service to make free calls to/from U.S.

...mike
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-02-2008, 22:34
Replies: 9
Views: 3,765
Posted By snidely
Both CelTrek and MaxRoam work in virtually all...

Both CelTrek and MaxRoam work in virtually all Central and South American countries. Rates do vary a lot from 19 cent incoming in Costa Rica to over $1.25 in some countries. They provide U.S....
Forum: Mobile Phones 27-01-2008, 16:09
Replies: 17
Views: 21,690
Posted By snidely
WCDMA v. HDSPA v. UMTS

I know a WCDMA 2100 phone is needed to work in Japan. I read on a couple web sites that HDSPA is an advanced version of WCDMA and is backwards compatible with WCDMA.

My question is: Is a...
Forum: Mobile Phones 20-01-2008, 15:48
Replies: 14
Views: 7,179
Posted By snidely
TM doesn't have as many licenses as ATT and not...

TM doesn't have as many licenses as ATT and not nearly the bandwidth in areas where they do have licenses. ATT has both 1900 and the original 800 (850) licenses. T-M's forrerunners came into the...
Forum: Mobile Phones 18-01-2008, 04:37
Replies: 14
Views: 7,179
Posted By snidely
Stu - So, are you saying that phones...

Stu -
So, are you saying that phones like the e61 series, e65 and 2100 ver. of the e95 can be uses in both Japan and S. Korea? What is the diff. in systems between S. Korea and Japan? From...
Forum: Mobile Phones 17-01-2008, 17:05
Replies: 14
Views: 7,179
Posted By snidely
Phone wanted that will work EVERYwhere

Is there a phone out there that works not only on the 4 GSM bands, but in Japan and S. Korea as well?
I believe for Japan you need WCDMA 2100.
For S. Korea UMTS? 2100? or WCDMA?

If no...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-12-2007, 15:01
Replies: 237
Views: 66,551
Posted By snidely
Are they trying to reach you by dialing a Yackie...

Are they trying to reach you by dialing a Yackie assigned local number or by an 09 number? I wonder if it makes a difference? Maybe the systems in question don't recognize one or the other.

...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-12-2007, 05:23
Replies: 22
Views: 8,384
Posted By snidely
There is no such thing as "free roaming". ...

There is no such thing as "free roaming". Either the cost shows up on your home or office phone when the premium number is dialed to reach the SIM - or a local number is dialed and you incur a...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-12-2007, 00:23
Replies: 11
Views: 7,335
Posted By snidely
MaxRoam and CelTrek cover Moldova. CelTrek's...

MaxRoam and CelTrek cover Moldova. CelTrek's rates are 29¢ incoming, 42¢ outgoing to U.S.

...mike
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-12-2007, 20:18
Replies: 12
Views: 5,461
Posted By snidely
Hi tech companies have a failure rate even...

Hi tech companies have a failure rate even greater than restaurants. In the U.S., one or two satellite TV companies shut their doors in past years, leaving customers with expensive useless...
Forum: Americas 06-12-2007, 16:36
Replies: 12
Views: 6,418
Posted By snidely
There is no prepaid by the only carrier there -...

There is no prepaid by the only carrier there - govt. run I.C.E. You have to be an "official" resident to even get a line - and they are always in short supply. That will change in a couple years...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-11-2007, 06:45
Replies: 144
Views: 47,841
Posted By snidely
ATT does the same Do other operators in the...

ATT does the same Do other operators in the world do this as well?

I can see that some cost is involved in carrying the call "round trip". Since that real cost is only a few cents, they...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 25-10-2007, 19:40
Replies: 237
Views: 66,551
Posted By snidely
I can vouch for Enlinea's reliability and...

I can vouch for Enlinea's reliability and excellent call quality. For my purposes they are cheaper than CBW by 2 or 3 cents/min.
(I use them w. my U.S. T-Mobile phone when in many countries where...
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