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Forum: Americas 13-07-2012, 02:25
Replies: 6
Views: 5,443
Posted By DRNewcomb
The problem is that US 10 MHz blocks are 10 MHz...

The problem is that US 10 MHz blocks are 10 MHz total (5 up & 5 down).
Forum: Americas 12-07-2012, 16:29
Replies: 6
Views: 5,443
Posted By DRNewcomb
Just be aware that in many markets T-Mobile has...

Just be aware that in many markets T-Mobile has only 10 MHz of PCS-1900 spectrum, which is not enough to allow them to run both UMTS and GSM on that one block. AWS will continue to be T-Mobile's...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-07-2012, 14:07
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By DRNewcomb
Like the recent movie Battleship. Their depiction...

Like the recent movie Battleship. Their depiction of space aliens was completely believable. Their depiction of the US Navy was completely beyond belief.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-07-2012, 14:01
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By DRNewcomb
Yeah but they used Nextel phones. I do remember...

Yeah but they used Nextel phones. I do remember that scene. It was a metal railroad boxcar buried out in the middle of the desert and the phone worked from inside. Obviously, the series' writers had...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-06-2012, 23:31
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By DRNewcomb
I don't think I could blame any cellular carrier...

I don't think I could blame any cellular carrier for not working in the basement. If it was my T-Mobile SIM, it would not work either.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-06-2012, 22:52
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By DRNewcomb
I agree that Telna has not been 100% reliable. I...

I agree that Telna has not been 100% reliable. I hope you report this to the company. I have sometimes reported "funky" behavior (e.g. failure to register, deregistering, etc.) and their response has...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-06-2012, 17:02
Replies: 18
Views: 9,003
Posted By DRNewcomb
Standard GSM has a maximum range of 35 km or...

Standard GSM has a maximum range of 35 km or about 18 nm. At that point it hits a brick wall. You can see the signal farther out but not actually use it. There is an extended range GSM, which is not...
Forum: Mobile Phones 22-06-2012, 11:07
Replies: 15
Views: 19,586
Posted By DRNewcomb
Turns out there are two versions of the Venue...

Turns out there are two versions of the Venue Pro: T-Mobile's had UMTS 900, 2100 & AWS. ATT's had 850, 1900 & 2100. So, neither of these satisfy my minimum requirements. According to GSMArena there...
Forum: Mobile Phones 20-06-2012, 13:04
Replies: 15
Views: 19,586
Posted By DRNewcomb
I'm also thinking about the Dell Venue Pro...

I'm also thinking about the Dell Venue Pro Windows 7 phone. One problem is that it seems almost impossible to get reliable information about this phone. No one seems even to be able to agree on what...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-06-2012, 20:33
Replies: 32
Views: 14,456
Posted By DRNewcomb
One thing I would like to know has to do with...

One thing I would like to know has to do with taxes. They quote 19.95€ as the delivery & activation fee but then add about 3.50€ in "taxes". I wonder if their per MB rate also has high added taxes?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-06-2012, 17:40
Replies: 32
Views: 14,456
Posted By DRNewcomb
Some things may be possible in the short term but...

Some things may be possible in the short term but impossible in the long term. For a year or so, US PacBell (now ATT) mobile customers had free foreign roaming because the company's billing system...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-06-2012, 16:45
Replies: 32
Views: 14,456
Posted By DRNewcomb
OK, that makes sense now. The website & FAQ...

OK, that makes sense now. The website & FAQ aren't really clear about how the billing works.

It would be really interesting if that 0.89€/MB included ferries and cruise ships.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-06-2012, 16:13
Replies: 32
Views: 14,456
Posted By DRNewcomb
It looks very interesting. Do you know if they...

It looks very interesting. Do you know if they charge your credit card as you go or do you have to buy credits in advance of use?
Forum: Mobile Phones 12-06-2012, 20:17
Replies: 15
Views: 19,586
Posted By DRNewcomb
The primary problem with the original E61 VOIP...

The primary problem with the original E61 VOIP client is that it didn't know how to get out from behind a router, where the router assigns a local (e.g. 192.168.X.X) rather than a global IP address....
Forum: Italy 12-06-2012, 08:00
Replies: 1
Views: 2,973
Posted By DRNewcomb
Here...

Here (http://www.wind.it/nuovaAreaClienti/wind/pages/care/saleSpots.action) is the search tool where you look up Wind stores and agents. AFAICT, there are no Wind stores immediately near the airport...
Forum: Mobile Phones 12-06-2012, 00:33
Replies: 15
Views: 19,586
Posted By DRNewcomb
We have one Motorola Android phone. It has to...

We have one Motorola Android phone. It has to stay plugged into the charger constantly and won't run J2ME applications.
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 09-06-2012, 12:13
Replies: 16
Views: 7,394
Posted By DRNewcomb
It appears that you've already made up your mind...

It appears that you've already made up your mind to use a Tracfone. I'm afraid you are going to have to learn the hard way that it won't work.
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 09-06-2012, 04:24
Replies: 16
Views: 7,394
Posted By DRNewcomb
First thing, "tri-band" can mean many things. It...

First thing, "tri-band" can mean many things. It can be 850, 1800, 1900 or it could be 900, 1800, 1900. You want to make sure that your phone has 900 & 1800 for use in China. In this day and age it...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 09-06-2012, 02:14
Replies: 16
Views: 7,394
Posted By DRNewcomb
OK. What you probably need is an unlocked GSM...

OK. What you probably need is an unlocked GSM phone with all four bands, 900 & 1800 for China and 850 & 1900 for the US. It might be helpful if you got an Asian version for easy access to the common...
Forum: Mobile Phones 08-06-2012, 13:01
Replies: 15
Views: 19,586
Posted By DRNewcomb
Current Nokia Symbian phones?

Does anyone have a current (recent) Nokia Symbian phone. I'm considering getting an E6 or E7 to replace my old E61 but would like to ask a couple questions. Primarily, is the VOIP client better at...
Forum: Italy 06-06-2012, 15:34
Replies: 3
Views: 2,366
Posted By DRNewcomb
I did a very quick check. The BB 8830 seems to be...

I did a very quick check. The BB 8830 seems to be quad-band GSM but does not mention WiFi. In any event, it is not supported by Boingo Mobile. So forget what I said about Boingo Mobile, unless you...
Forum: Italy 06-06-2012, 13:01
Replies: 3
Views: 2,366
Posted By DRNewcomb
Sunday!? Good luck. Probably your best bet would...

Sunday!? Good luck. Probably your best bet would be to get a prepaid SIM when you first reach Europe (Italy?) The EU has capped intra-EU roaming rates, so it won't be too bad roaming. If your BB has...
Forum: Italy 23-05-2012, 14:30
Replies: 6
Views: 2,903
Posted By DRNewcomb
There is one either in the termini station or...

There is one either in the termini station or quite close:
P.zza DEI CINQUECENTO SNC co Stazio
00185 - ROMA - (RM)
Tel: 06/48906274
Fax: 06/48906274
The grandistazioni.it lists a Wind shop in...
Forum: Italy 21-05-2012, 13:47
Replies: 2
Views: 2,085
Posted By DRNewcomb
Tim: VIPITENO, ELEKTRO HALLER SNC, VIA STAZIONE 6...

Tim: VIPITENO, ELEKTRO HALLER SNC, VIA STAZIONE 6
Vodafone: I can't find an agent in Vipiteno.
3: STECKHOLZER JOSEF, PIAZZA FUORI PORTA, 5/B
Wind: Can't locate

Just because I can't locate a...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-05-2012, 05:11
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By DRNewcomb
Once long ago I read the details of how...

Once long ago I read the details of how multi-IMSI SIMs work. I've forgotten the details. However, I know that at some point the phone tells the SIM the MNN of the network it is attempting to...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 12-05-2012, 14:37
Replies: 2
Views: 7,129
Posted By DRNewcomb
Now I see. What I recall signing up for is now...

Now I see. What I recall signing up for is now their "Personal Number" option. Fortunately I saved the original e-mail from when I signed up. I was able to find it searching for e-mails from yac.com....
Forum: Americas 11-05-2012, 18:50
Replies: 11
Views: 15,232
Posted By DRNewcomb
Excellent news. Costa Rica has come a long way....

Excellent news. Costa Rica has come a long way. Their government-owned telephone/power monopoly has not been the quickest to react to business demand. With all the tourist business, you'd think that...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 11-05-2012, 18:19
Replies: 2
Views: 7,129
Posted By DRNewcomb
UK virtual number: Yak, Yackie? I forgot.

Yesterday I got a wrong number call from UK. Turns out that it came via my Tru number, but it made me think about some years ago there was a service I signed up for that gave a premium UK number that...
Forum: Italy 09-05-2012, 16:14
Replies: 5
Views: 2,795
Posted By DRNewcomb
"3" appears to cater to iPhone customers iPhone 4...

"3" appears to cater to iPhone customers iPhone 4 instructions (http://www.tre.it/assistenza/prodotti-e-servizi/configurazione-iphone/funzionalita-iphone4)
Forum: Mobile Phones 06-05-2012, 12:58
Replies: 5
Views: 12,840
Posted By DRNewcomb
It's really cheap on Amazon.com, $32.99. Only one...

It's really cheap on Amazon.com, $32.99. Only one customer review. Can't find a manual online (yet). I'm not 100% sure that both SIMs are active at the same time or if it is switched between the two.
Forum: Italy 30-04-2012, 10:57
Replies: 11
Views: 5,933
Posted By DRNewcomb
It has been years. I don't know what's current...

It has been years. I don't know what's current policy. When I was last there some agents knew how to generate the CF from your passport.
Forum: Italy 30-04-2012, 01:29
Replies: 11
Views: 5,933
Posted By DRNewcomb
Just read the sticky thread on how to buy a...

Just read the sticky thread on how to buy a prepaid in Italy and try generating your Codice Fiscali.
Forum: Italy 30-04-2012, 00:58
Replies: 11
Views: 5,933
Posted By DRNewcomb
There's a map. This link may take you there....

There's a map. This link may take you there. (http://www.grandistazioni.it/cms/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e585634adb53b110VgnVCM1000003f16f90aRCRD) If that does not work try starting here...
Forum: Italy 29-04-2012, 12:39
Replies: 11
Views: 5,933
Posted By DRNewcomb
But that's the airport, not the train station....

But that's the airport, not the train station. Right?
I can only find "PIAZZA DEI CINQUECENTO SNC" as the location at Termini. Maybe someone who's been to Rome more recently than I can answer you.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-04-2012, 15:34
Replies: 11
Views: 5,797
Posted By DRNewcomb
A while back Telna came here with a free SIM...

A while back Telna came here with a free SIM offer for folks who would send them a SIM from a defunct service. I took the bait and have been reasonably happy. There are occasional issues with...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-04-2012, 03:10
Replies: 11
Views: 5,797
Posted By DRNewcomb
I just sent and received several test messages....

I just sent and received several test messages. No problems at all.
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 26-04-2012, 00:31
Replies: 0
Views: 6,433
Posted By DRNewcomb
PIN2DEST provider?

Since CallbackWorld is Tango Uniform, I was wondering if anyone else provides their PIN2DEST service? AFAIK, CBW didn't actually provide any of their services. They just resold the services of...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-03-2012, 11:51
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By DRNewcomb
Sometimes it takes several power-cycles and a...

Sometimes it takes several power-cycles and a wait before it will register. I think it has something to do with the multi-IMSI SIM they use.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-03-2012, 04:09
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By DRNewcomb
If I had to pick one issue that I thought was the...

If I had to pick one issue that I thought was the most serious for Telna, I'd have to say it's reliability. There have been times when it was difficult to get the SIM even to register on T-Mobile. I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-03-2012, 21:48
Replies: 13
Views: 9,035
Posted By DRNewcomb
Note to self: Carry spare unactivated SIM when...

Note to self: Carry spare unactivated SIM when traveling abroad.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 18-03-2012, 21:10
Replies: 2
Views: 7,941
Posted By DRNewcomb
Everyone should recall that the name iPad...

Everyone should recall that the name iPad (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7ln00zr_Jc) was actually coined by MadTV.
Forum: Americas 18-03-2012, 21:04
Replies: 2
Views: 2,616
Posted By DRNewcomb
The only time I purchased a T-Mobile prepaid all...

The only time I purchased a T-Mobile prepaid all I had to do was pay for it. When I activated it online they asked for my address and contact information. That was some time back.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-03-2012, 20:56
Replies: 13
Views: 9,035
Posted By DRNewcomb
Well, you need to start getting a VPN server. If...

Well, you need to start getting a VPN server. If you don't mind exposing a pinhole and leaving your PC running Windows implements a PPTP (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PPTP) server. I think a better...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-03-2012, 13:31
Replies: 13
Views: 9,035
Posted By DRNewcomb
They lookup the network based on the IP address...

They lookup the network based on the IP address and make a guess as to where you are. If you had connected the Android or laptop to your home using VPN they probably would have thought you were at...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 17-03-2012, 01:29
Replies: 2
Views: 7,050
Posted By DRNewcomb
If I go to "PrePaidGSM.net Forum -> GSM and 3G...

If I go to "PrePaidGSM.net Forum -> GSM and 3G Prepaid Worldwide -> Europe", there is no "Forum Tools" to mark the forum read. If I go to "Other Discussions", I don't see any way to mark all the...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 10-03-2012, 13:44
Replies: 2
Views: 7,050
Posted By DRNewcomb
Question No way to mark a subgroup read?

In some other forums you can mark a subgroup of forums read (e.g. Asia-Africa) without marking all the rest of the forum read. PPGSM seems only able to mark a single forum or all forums as read. Is...
Forum: Americas 10-03-2012, 01:32
Replies: 11
Views: 15,232
Posted By DRNewcomb
Looking at their list of vendors...

Looking at their list of vendors (http://www.grupoice.com/wps/portal/Site_kölbi/kolbi_tiendas_kolbi/), if you look down at "Alajuela" you will see "Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santa María", "Lunes...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-03-2012, 14:38
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By DRNewcomb
My only real issue with TelnaMobile is that, from...

My only real issue with TelnaMobile is that, from time to time, even with a good T-Mobile signal it just gets stuck and won't register ("No Access"). Turning the phone off and on, manually selecting...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-03-2012, 12:12
Replies: 4
Views: 3,454
Posted By DRNewcomb
This comes close to my experience. Sometimes they...

This comes close to my experience. Sometimes they just let you down. Murphy's law (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murphy's_law) says that when they do, it will be at the most inconvenient moment. For...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-03-2012, 23:48
Replies: 8
Views: 4,457
Posted By DRNewcomb
Multi-IMSI SIM. One issue I have with TelnaMobile...

Multi-IMSI SIM. One issue I have with TelnaMobile is that their SIM will often go for hours showing "No Access" even though there's a good T-Mobile signal. It may be something similar. The SIM may be...
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