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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-01-2011, 18:04
Replies: 7
Views: 4,409
Posted By Bossman
For the last 2 weeks or so, every time I turn my...

For the last 2 weeks or so, every time I turn my phone on. I see a $0.17 charge for sms sent to 453. I am 100% sure I did not send an sms. Anyone have a clue. Not a biggy, so I did not bother to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-01-2011, 21:39
Replies: 4
Views: 4,080
Posted By Bossman
Same here. I had a maxroam global sim until a few...

Same here. I had a maxroam global sim until a few weeks ago. I wanted to test it out for an upcoming trip, but could not receive or make calls. I logged into the account and it showed zero balance....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-01-2011, 04:21
Replies: 16
Views: 8,767
Posted By Bossman
According to gsmarena it's a quadband phone -...

According to gsmarena it's a quadband phone - Samsung E2210B - Full phone specifications (http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_e2210b-2712.php)
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-12-2010, 15:29
Replies: 12
Views: 6,750
Posted By Bossman
There are several other similar options out...

There are several other similar options out there, with lower rates too. The outgoing rate in all the free countries I checked (except the EU) are insane! As mentioned, the Estonian number is another...
Forum: Americas 25-12-2010, 07:16
Replies: 42
Views: 25,977
Posted By Bossman
Yeah. Wonderful weather in Puerto Vallata. Came...

Yeah. Wonderful weather in Puerto Vallata. Came back to winter wonderland tonight. Snowing, cold, etc.

As for the erroneous charges - they just made no sense. I was charged for incomplete calls....
Forum: Americas 24-12-2010, 20:04
Replies: 42
Views: 25,977
Posted By Bossman
spent the last 6 days here in p. V. ...

spent the last 6 days here in p. V. Mexico. I experienced the same on both our prepaid sims. The credit just dissapeared slowly. Had to call CSR (thank god its ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-12-2010, 00:09
Replies: 8
Views: 5,816
Posted By Bossman
Travelsim, is that the same one as EasyRoam? Used...

Travelsim, is that the same one as EasyRoam? Used to have an easyroam sim but have used up most of my credit and moved on. Even so, I was still able to access the account. I just tried and was not...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-12-2010, 21:24
Replies: 2
Views: 2,113
Posted By Bossman
Which one is this, the one with Belgium or UK...

Which one is this, the one with Belgium or UK number? My Belgium number sim registered and worked fine in US.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-12-2010, 01:57
Replies: 20
Views: 9,354
Posted By Bossman
While there are certainly advantages to having a...

While there are certainly advantages to having a credit card on file with these companies, this is certainly one of the disadvantages. With a credit card on file, even a mistake like this can be...
Forum: Americas 02-12-2010, 15:41
Replies: 13
Views: 14,723
Posted By Bossman
Yeah. Let us know how it works out for you in...

Yeah. Let us know how it works out for you in Mexico.

I actually also activated a couple of AT&T prepaid sims (one goPhone I bought for $1.25 on ebay and one regular AT&T sim I had laying around)...
Forum: Americas 01-12-2010, 10:39
Replies: 13
Views: 14,723
Posted By Bossman
I will not call it crappy AT&T coverage. This...

I will not call it crappy AT&T coverage. This certainly sounds like, as already mentioned, your phone is NOT quadband. It's missing the 850 band that AT&T uses heavily.

My experience with my...
Forum: Americas 01-12-2010, 00:11
Replies: 13
Views: 14,723
Posted By Bossman
I posted in your thread in Howard Forums. You've...

I posted in your thread in Howard Forums. You've got some good suggestions. Also, as I already mentioned, verify that the phone's IMEI is the one active on the sim. Those goPhones will only work...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-11-2010, 00:50
Replies: 8
Views: 3,535
Posted By Bossman
Most of the reasons above also apply to majority...

Most of the reasons above also apply to majority of the current global sims. There just is not the market to support all of them. So, we should expect several if them to face the same faith. For...
Forum: Americas 16-11-2010, 12:37
Replies: 7
Views: 18,718
Posted By Bossman
Yeah! I have roamed there with my United MObile...

Yeah! I have roamed there with my United MObile sim back in the days, my phone kept switching from one carrier to the next as we move around the island. I even got a "Welcome to Anguilla" message at...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-11-2010, 15:51
Replies: 7
Views: 3,590
Posted By Bossman
Actually, in OP's situation, spending a few weeks...

Actually, in OP's situation, spending a few weeks in each of those countries and needing to make and cheap calls and receive free calls, a country-specific sim is the best option. As already posted,...
Forum: Americas 10-11-2010, 01:21
Replies: 42
Views: 25,977
Posted By Bossman
I believe the credit is lost once the sim...

I believe the credit is lost once the sim becomes inactive. You should be able to topup online from anywhere as long as you have access.
Forum: Americas 06-11-2010, 21:55
Replies: 7
Views: 2,587
Posted By Bossman
May be you have a different card than the simple...

May be you have a different card than the simple calling one then. As posted, it's the one for $9 on eBay. It shipped gor $3 then. Not sure what shipping is now.

Edit: Stu, I just read your...
Forum: Americas 06-11-2010, 14:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,587
Posted By Bossman
Stu, it's still the same for US and Canada. So,...

Stu, it's still the same for US and Canada. So, not sure where you are looking at. I have the simple calling sim. So, if you log in and check the rates it's still free to receive on the global...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 06-11-2010, 03:17
Replies: 3
Views: 2,845
Posted By Bossman
I believe vodacom is the largest carrier there....

I believe vodacom is the largest carrier there. Zain is also another carrier. I am assuming it's like Nigeria, where by you can buy sim card on the street for pretty much almost free and with a...
Forum: Americas 03-11-2010, 15:20
Replies: 42
Views: 25,977
Posted By Bossman
I will be spending a week in Puerto Vallarta in...

I will be spending a week in Puerto Vallarta in December with my family. I plan on getting a couple of AT&T GoSims from ebay. The $0.25 to call the US and (may be mexico?) is a good deal. This...
Forum: Americas 24-10-2010, 15:31
Replies: 8
Views: 3,736
Posted By Bossman
AT&T prepaids do not roam outside Canada and...

AT&T prepaids do not roam outside Canada and Mexico. So, that's why it's not working there in Italy. You should be fine when you get to the US. I am not sure how long the initial activation lasts...
Forum: Mobile Phones 24-10-2010, 03:08
Replies: 69
Views: 31,627
Posted By Bossman
Very interesting. Those talk and standby times...

Very interesting. Those talk and standby times listed certainly cannot be real. At least not when all 4 sim cards are simultaneously active.
Forum: Americas 23-10-2010, 13:17
Replies: 8
Views: 3,736
Posted By Bossman
You bought it on the internet from whom? Like...

You bought it on the internet from whom? Like already asked, is this sim registered, was it used, was it brand new? Provide more information!
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-10-2010, 02:26
Replies: 52
Views: 24,681
Posted By Bossman
You are correct. With the exception of their...

You are correct. With the exception of their rates in the member countries of UK and US, their rates are insanely high! They certainly are not after Europeans roaming in the EU. Their voice rates are...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-10-2010, 23:52
Replies: 73
Views: 32,720
Posted By Bossman
Yeah. It's weird that the carriers here charge...

Yeah. It's weird that the carriers here charge for incoming SMS. Not an issue for most though, since they have unlimited SMS packages. Also, incoming SMS while roaming comes out of the SMS plan....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-10-2010, 00:36
Replies: 5
Views: 4,552
Posted By Bossman
I do not think anyone has a clue. Probably best...

I do not think anyone has a clue. Probably best to contact them directly.
Forum: UK & Ireland 03-10-2010, 15:01
Replies: 19
Views: 11,109
Posted By Bossman
Yeah! While in the US, it's almost a given that...

Yeah! While in the US, it's almost a given that free WiFi will be available at any hotel you stay in. I can't remember the last time I stayed in a hotel without free WiFi. Heck! Even the huge resort...
Forum: UK & Ireland 02-10-2010, 13:36
Replies: 19
Views: 11,109
Posted By Bossman
Even though the UK prepaid sim cards are one of...

Even though the UK prepaid sim cards are one of the cheapest and the most discussed discussed here, it changes quite often. My suggestion would be to visit the respective carriers pages (Orange,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-09-2010, 23:25
Replies: 53
Views: 22,982
Posted By Bossman
For EU users roaming within the EU, it would...

For EU users roaming within the EU, it would probably make sense to just roam. That has certainly put a dent in the number of users using these international sims. The availability of free WiFi make...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-09-2010, 11:31
Replies: 5
Views: 3,265
Posted By Bossman
I have Telnamobile as well. I am not sure there...

I have Telnamobile as well. I am not sure there is any international sim that actually uses a US number as the "real" sim number. They all use an international sim (including TelnaMobile) and then...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-09-2010, 23:36
Replies: 5
Views: 3,265
Posted By Bossman
NettBrit is likely referring to TelnaMobile. Yes,...

NettBrit is likely referring to TelnaMobile. Yes, they were actually using an Israeli provider, but just give out a US number that is forwarded to it.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-08-2010, 01:02
Replies: 5
Views: 4,552
Posted By Bossman
Telna Mobile - Temporary difficulties

I do not think most folks here use Telna. I just received this from them.
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Dear telna Mobile customer,

the telna Mobile service...
Forum: Europe 09-08-2010, 11:24
Replies: 13
Views: 5,869
Posted By Bossman
Also note that just about everywhere else outside...

Also note that just about everywhere else outside North America differentiates between mobile and land lines, when it comes to how much callers are charged. So, callers calling your mobile will pay a...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-07-2010, 13:28
Replies: 72
Views: 31,101
Posted By Bossman
However, your DID's have a setup fee of $4 and...

However, your DID's have a setup fee of $4 and require a 3-month minimum rental. Maxroam's does not have a setup fee and is charged only a 1 month rental. Now, I do understand that some of these...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 26-06-2010, 14:19
Replies: 4
Views: 3,221
Posted By Bossman
oh, Yes. Nice feature. I used my tmobile prepaid...

oh, Yes. Nice feature. I used my tmobile prepaid sim in a Nokia 6086 to make calls back to the US when I was in Jamaica in April. Using the resort's free WiFi.
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 23-06-2010, 21:58
Replies: 4
Views: 3,743
Posted By Bossman
Notice of discontinuation of service.

As mentioned in that thread above, they were going to pull the plug without any sort of notification. However, they had a change of mind and have now sent out a notice. This will at least give those...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-06-2010, 14:14
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By Bossman
Ekit got back to be. Wow! That was quick. It...

Ekit got back to be. Wow! That was quick. It registers fine now. Not sure what happened.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-06-2010, 04:23
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By Bossman
Sim Card registration failed in US mode - Anyone else?

I now get this message after entering the PIN. I first noticed this one day last week. When I change to Global mode, it registers instantly. I tried this several times. May be the US number has...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 20-06-2010, 03:49
Replies: 4
Views: 3,743
Posted By Bossman
Voicestick/myglobaltalk rumored to be closing shop

This is just heads up for those that are have accounts with them. I have a myglobaltalk account that I sometimes use for forwarding to my international sim when I travel. However, as of yesterday, I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-06-2010, 01:57
Replies: 14
Views: 7,604
Posted By Bossman
I would think it has, especially for European...

I would think it has, especially for European travelers traveling within the EU. Or even anyone traveling within the EU. For example, when I was in UK and France last year, I just used my UK sim in...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-06-2010, 23:09
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By Bossman
Wow! $1.50 proccesing fee. Is there not another...

Wow! $1.50 proccesing fee. Is there not another way to topup, say via the web? They will probably still charge the fee if one uses a credit card via the web. They should at least mention that...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-06-2010, 15:06
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By Bossman
Outage in some countries

Just FYI. From the maxroam website:

"Please note that due to an issue with partner carriers in certain countries, customers roaming in Australia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Gibraltar, Hong Kong,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-06-2010, 10:53
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By Bossman
Bermuda is listed on your rate sheet though. So,...

Bermuda is listed on your rate sheet though. So, you are saying one needs to check if there is a roaming agreement between Vodafone Netherlands and the country they plan on visiting. I'd suggest...
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade 01-06-2010, 09:23
Replies: 17
Views: 13,194
Posted By Bossman
I have never had problems purchasing topups for...

I have never had problems purchasing topups for my UK sims from ebay.UK. And it always costs less than the face value. Been doing this for at least 5 years. So, why can't you go that route? If not...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-05-2010, 00:10
Replies: 5
Views: 8,194
Posted By Bossman
These prepaid companies go through a lot of...

These prepaid companies go through a lot of changes. A lot can take place within two years.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-05-2010, 13:39
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By Bossman
Oh, Yes. I was definitely in global mode. 1 or...

Oh, Yes. I was definitely in global mode. 1 or may be 2 out of 10 calls did ring through on the US number. You will notice in the other Ekit thread, that others have reported having no luck...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-05-2010, 01:57
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By Bossman
Make sure you are in US mode. For US mode you...

Make sure you are in US mode. For US mode you enter a 2 plus the PIN. As I posted in another thread, I ahd absolutely no luck getting calls on the US number when I was in Jamaica last month. Even...
Forum: Europe 05-05-2010, 23:25
Replies: 23
Views: 13,242
Posted By Bossman
IMO, if you main need is data, then the best...

IMO, if you main need is data, then the best solution is probably to get a separate sim for each country. That's the only way you can get cheap data rates. Data roaming is expensive in general. And...
Forum: Europe 04-05-2010, 01:08
Replies: 23
Views: 13,242
Posted By Bossman
May be because UK sims a very cheap, and in most...

May be because UK sims a very cheap, and in most cases can be had for free. On most of them you can call the USA for about 5p - 7p/min.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-05-2010, 15:37
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By Bossman
Have you got the sim card already? Not yet on...

Have you got the sim card already? Not yet on this end.
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