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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-10-2007, 20:14
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By snidely
I assume you have tried kall8.com or...

I assume you have tried kall8.com or voicestick.com? Voicestick's "next2nothing" service would be cheaper.

...mike
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-10-2007, 13:53
Replies: 5
Views: 2,995
Posted By snidely
Many IOM resellers probably won't resume service....

Many IOM resellers probably won't resume service. Others are scrambling and trying to obtain another source of service to sell.
My two cents (Euros, Pounds).

...mike
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-10-2007, 14:18
Replies: 5
Views: 2,995
Posted By snidely
Welcome to the forum. If you go back and read...

Welcome to the forum. If you go back and read posts in the past month, you will see that many companies based on the IOM (Isle of Mann) system have shut down. There are rumors that some may...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-10-2007, 13:11
Replies: 107
Views: 44,237
Posted By snidely
I would NEVER use a cell number as my primary...

I would NEVER use a cell number as my primary business number, even from a regular licensed carrier like Voda, T-M, etc. Using a number provided by an unlicensed 3rd party is asking for trouble.
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-10-2007, 16:55
Replies: 10
Views: 5,419
Posted By snidely
In the Iowa case there were several articles in...

In the Iowa case there were several articles in the regular press that some people/companies were taking advantage of the fact that certain rural phone companies took advantage of the fact the fed....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-10-2007, 01:40
Replies: 10
Views: 5,419
Posted By snidely
Andy - As you did mention above - people...

Andy -
As you did mention above - people here did say IOM carriers were not subsidized. I tried to make it clear I was NOT told why some (all?) of these IOM cards would be gone "soon". I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-10-2007, 19:06
Replies: 10
Views: 5,419
Posted By snidely
I was the one that posted the following last...

I was the one that posted the following last March. He was/is a high profile person who i brazenly approached and asked specifically about IOM services.

At that time it was just rumors. ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-10-2007, 22:20
Replies: 39
Views: 12,917
Posted By snidely
Who is Cherry now using?

Who is Cherry now using?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-09-2007, 05:47
Replies: 6
Views: 2,803
Posted By snidely
DRN - That is great to know. How many carriers...

DRN - That is great to know. How many carriers in the world do this? As i recall, technically when you are roaming, the system does assign you a temporary number. Problem is, you never (usually)...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-09-2007, 00:52
Replies: 6
Views: 2,803
Posted By snidely
Alternate ways for U.S. users to travel cheaply, phonewise

Wasn't sure where to post these ideas:

1. Think I mentioned previously that U.S. T-Mobile subscribers who get one of there UMA/wifi phones can make calls from anywhere in the world and charged as...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-08-2007, 15:08
Replies: 18
Views: 6,317
Posted By snidely
You do NOT want to get a Travelsim or other...

You do NOT want to get a Travelsim or other similar card as you mentioned. If you are going to be in a country for more than a week, get a prepaid for that country. You can get an idea of costs by...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-08-2007, 03:30
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By snidely
What is this 07755.... number for making cheap...

What is this 07755.... number for making cheap calls via UK TM SIM? Since I'm on a grandfathered U.S. TMobile plan for intl. roaming, incoming is only 30 cents. For outgoing, calls i might try to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-08-2007, 06:03
Replies: 8
Views: 2,931
Posted By snidely
See the "sticky" at the top of the page. It is...

See the "sticky" at the top of the page. It is obviously somewhat out of date. I'll update it on some boring evening.

...mike
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 09-08-2007, 01:41
Replies: 16
Views: 7,067
Posted By snidely
I didn't mean to say wifi is a replacement for...

I didn't mean to say wifi is a replacement for cell. It is useful if you are, for eg., staying in someone's home for a few days overseas or be in an office for some amount of time etc. When in...
Forum: Americas 09-08-2007, 01:21
Replies: 4
Views: 3,898
Posted By snidely
Many of us on this forum have used onesuite. ...

Many of us on this forum have used onesuite. I've used them for 3+ years. No problem. Btw, did you know that many credit card companies will let you go online and you can get a virtual credit card...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-08-2007, 22:32
Replies: 21
Views: 6,479
Posted By snidely
Stu - Code for St. Pierre is 508. Don't...

Stu -
Code for St. Pierre is 508. Don't know about French Polynesia - but it isn't 33.

...mike
Forum: Americas 05-08-2007, 19:33
Replies: 4
Views: 3,898
Posted By snidely
You won't have any problems w. onesuite.com. ...

You won't have any problems w. onesuite.com. We also use pingo.com. Even tho Pingo charges $1/mo. service charge, they are cheaper to some countries we call. Another one we used in the past was...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-07-2007, 16:39
Replies: 36
Views: 13,028
Posted By snidely
It appears in another thread that the +44 numbers...

It appears in another thread that the +44 numbers UM is using are "super premium" numbers. My guess is that as operators discover what it is costing them to connect calls, they'll block them or...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-07-2007, 00:09
Replies: 3
Views: 2,679
Posted By snidely
To elaborate on what Matha said, dial up services...

To elaborate on what Matha said, dial up services like www.onesuite.com or www.pingo.com charge about 3¢/min. to call a UK landline. You would just use up your minutes on the prepaid. IF you could...
Forum: Americas 22-07-2007, 21:03
Replies: 5
Views: 4,869
Posted By snidely
Also, you can use a dial-around service like...

Also, you can use a dial-around service like www.onesuite.com to call the U.S. fm. Canada for 2.5¢/min. (Use a local access number not the 800 number which would be 3.5¢)
The cost would be...
Forum: Americas 19-07-2007, 04:54
Replies: 11
Views: 6,283
Posted By snidely
I'm definitely not a local!<G>. No questions are...

I'm definitely not a local!<G>. No questions are asked. The shop even called in for me to add the extra time i bought since they knew I wouldn't be able to follow the Spanish prompts. Virtually...
Forum: Americas 16-07-2007, 22:37
Replies: 11
Views: 6,283
Posted By snidely
At least 2 of the 3 carriers sell prepaids for...

At least 2 of the 3 carriers sell prepaids for about $12US, incl. A couple dollars of airtime. Calls to the U.S. are about 10 cents/min. Occasionally at least one of he carriers wl have a 1 day...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 14-07-2007, 19:14
Replies: 16
Views: 7,067
Posted By snidely
Great way for U.S. customers to roam!

As I previously mentioned in another thread, T-Mobile U.S. has come out with a couple combination wifi/GSM phones. For $10/mo. you can get unlimited calling if within range of an accessible wifi. ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-07-2007, 17:53
Replies: 7
Views: 2,815
Posted By snidely
Guess I am dense<G>. I looked hard and couldn't...

Guess I am dense<G>. I looked hard and couldn't fine where they said you get a UK number. And, unlike virtually all other web sites, there is no button labeled "contact" - which, by tradition...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-07-2007, 17:46
Replies: 46
Views: 14,553
Posted By snidely
Bbob - Please don't hold back. Tell us how...

Bbob -
Please don't hold back. Tell us how you really feel!!
My main complaints are: (as mentioned above)
1. They don't tell you where they are located (a company address or phone...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-07-2007, 01:07
Replies: 7
Views: 2,815
Posted By snidely
I assume this is another IOM SIM - but doesn't...

I assume this is another IOM SIM - but doesn't say anywhere. Also, couldn't find where they are based. No address or phone number I could find.
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 08-07-2007, 04:15
Replies: 3
Views: 2,475
Posted By snidely
I wouldn't count on it. Take a look at the...

I wouldn't count on it. Take a look at the comparison chart in the "Sticky" section. Everyone has roaming in France, only one (CelTrek) has roaming in Tahiti besides ATT at 2.29 and T-M for 2.99. ...
Forum: Americas 08-07-2007, 04:00
Replies: 11
Views: 6,283
Posted By snidely
Since you seem to go there often, get a prepaid. ...

Since you seem to go there often, get a prepaid. Calls to the U.S. are about 10 cents! The cards are about $10, as i recall and come w. a small amount of airtime. If you PM me, i'll send you mine...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 07-07-2007, 20:12
Replies: 10
Views: 7,321
Posted By snidely
Anybody use a wi-fi/GSM phone? (UMA/GSM)?

[I thought I posted this yesterday, but can't find it.]

T-Mobile began selling UMA/GSM service. It let's you make unlimited calls within the U.S. when connected via wi-fi.

Reason it is...
Forum: Americas 07-07-2007, 06:04
Replies: 11
Views: 8,048
Posted By snidely
My additional 2 cents: 1. Cingular (ATT)...

My additional 2 cents:
1. Cingular (ATT) charges half of T-M for voice in Mexico.
2. T-M just came out with UMA (wi-fi) ability w. a couple of GSM/wi-fi phones. It has not been verified, but...
Forum: Americas 07-07-2007, 05:46
Replies: 5
Views: 3,888
Posted By snidely
Many of the intl. SIM cards don't cover a whole...

Many of the intl. SIM cards don't cover a whole lot of S.A. countries. Check the sticky that compares rates and coverage for some SIM sellers.

...mike
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 25-06-2007, 23:08
Replies: 13
Views: 4,604
Posted By snidely
I have noticed for quite some time many sites...

I have noticed for quite some time many sites give diff. rates for U.S. land v. cellular. I assume that' because their rate calculator programs automatically add a figure to land rates to come up w....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-06-2007, 21:52
Replies: 3
Views: 3,844
Posted By snidely
Thanks for the quick replies. Since my SIMS are...

Thanks for the quick replies. Since my SIMS are all after 1999, it wouldn't work for me. Personally, I carry multiple phones rather than having to switch SIMS. I leave the phone(s) i'm not using...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-06-2007, 18:55
Replies: 3
Views: 3,844
Posted By snidely
Do these "Super SIM" cards work?

I assume many of us here have multiple SIM cards - some of us w. multiple phones.

I ran across an item that claims to have the ability to combine several of your SIM cards into one "Super SIM"...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-05-2007, 17:12
Replies: 17
Views: 4,256
Posted By snidely
1. Ecuador uses 850 - same as lots of the...

1. Ecuador uses 850 - same as lots of the Cingular/ATT in U.S.
2. Some quad band phones can be set to restrict network searches to look for only 900/1800 or 850/1900. If set to look for only...
Forum: Americas 27-05-2007, 21:39
Replies: 11
Views: 6,283
Posted By snidely
Guatemala

Went there for 6 days on a spur of the moment vacation. Roaming with Cingular or T-Mobile is $2-$3/min. Most intl. cards don't roam there. I had a CelTrek card - but their rates are also...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-05-2007, 18:16
Replies: 9
Views: 4,946
Posted By snidely
Agree about how unfriendly the Moto line seems to...

Agree about how unfriendly the Moto line seems to be. The main advantage Moto has had is that they make LOTS of quad bands. Until recently it was hard to find a Nokia quad band. The few they had...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-05-2007, 01:06
Replies: 14
Views: 5,677
Posted By snidely
That is correct. Just want to mention that the...

That is correct. Just want to mention that the govt. run system in Costa Rica does NOT have prepaid.
You would have to use your U.S. carrier, UM, or CelTrek there.

...mike
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-05-2007, 00:54
Replies: 138
Views: 32,573
Posted By snidely
Maybe i missed it - what are the actual costs? ...

Maybe i missed it - what are the actual costs?

...mike
Forum: Europe 19-05-2007, 18:40
Replies: 11
Views: 5,083
Posted By snidely
I agree that an IOM card w. a +44 cell number or...

I agree that an IOM card w. a +44 cell number or an 09 card w. a +372 cell number may be best Calling those numbers is not outrageious. Also, CelTrek offers a choice of UK, or French landline...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-05-2007, 18:17
Replies: 14
Views: 5,677
Posted By snidely
Calls to +423 cells vary all over. Many carriers...

Calls to +423 cells vary all over. Many carriers charge 50 to 75 cents or more. IDT charges 11 cents and it has been posted here ATT the same.

Virtually everyone seems to charge around 25...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-05-2007, 01:06
Replies: 14
Views: 5,677
Posted By snidely
CelTrek (which gives you a U.S. number) charges ...

CelTrek (which gives you a U.S. number) charges (for Costa Rica)19 cents incoming, 29 cents out to U.S. They also cover all Euro countries at varying rates - roughly the same price as other intl....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-05-2007, 18:08
Replies: 46
Views: 14,553
Posted By snidely
Billym - One point I .can answer - Most, if...

Billym -
One point I .can answer - Most, if not all, international SIM card sellers are simply resellers and don't own the numbers. Thus they can't give you the number.
I am sure United...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 11-05-2007, 17:40
Replies: 11
Views: 5,261
Posted By snidely
Most of our calling is to Costa Rica and Israel. ...

Most of our calling is to Costa Rica and Israel. At the time we switched to Pingo, the price diff. to CR was over 2 cents. It only took 50 minutes of calling to pay the 99 cent monthly fee. Diff....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-05-2007, 17:44
Replies: 9
Views: 2,540
Posted By snidely
Like virtually every other country in the world...

Like virtually every other country in the world (except U.S. and Canada), Ecuador cell users have free incoming. The cost is borne by the caller. It will cost about 25 cents/min. to call her...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 10-05-2007, 17:25
Replies: 11
Views: 5,261
Posted By snidely
pingo.com (who we now use quite extensively in...

pingo.com (who we now use quite extensively in place of onesuite) does have a toll free access number in Mexico. To call U.S. is 12.2 cents/min.

...mike
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-04-2007, 01:43
Replies: 29
Views: 8,611
Posted By snidely
I've lost track of what you are doing. Are you...

I've lost track of what you are doing. Are you going to be using a U.S.. SIM, like from Cingular or T-M.?

...mike
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-04-2007, 20:25
Replies: 29
Views: 8,611
Posted By snidely
Hope we don't "have a failure to communicate".<G>...

Hope we don't "have a failure to communicate".<G> Just to repeat, you can use pingo.com and others from ANY phone - landline or cell. You can call ANY number from landline or cell including toll...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-04-2007, 20:15
Replies: 29
Views: 8,611
Posted By snidely
We can NOT tell at a glance if an area code is...

We can NOT tell at a glance if an area code is intl. (like Canada). It isn't a problem, usually, because when the old Bell system was broken up, you have to pick a separate carrier to handle LD...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-04-2007, 19:59
Replies: 11
Views: 5,571
Posted By snidely
One more suggestion. If you do buy a phone off...

One more suggestion. If you do buy a phone off Ebay, test it w. both a Cingular and T-Mobile card here (if you can) to make sure it is unlocked and will accept dif. SIMS. I have bought many phones...
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