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Forum: Americas 18-12-2013, 00:26
Replies: 12
Views: 12,404
Posted By rfranzq
Lycamobile is different

I think this is part of their general lack of understanding of North American telephone practices:
1. The leading zero mentioned above.
2. Free '800' calls on a cell phone.
3. Free incoming...
Forum: Americas 17-12-2013, 07:39
Replies: 12
Views: 12,404
Posted By rfranzq
I think the 'lack' is only phone numbers to give...

I think the 'lack' is only phone numbers to give and the ability to port where they don't have 'facilities'. I have heard no one claim that they were not able to use their phones. One thread on...
Forum: Americas 17-12-2013, 02:52
Replies: 12
Views: 12,404
Posted By rfranzq
OK. That actually makes sense. And seems to be...

OK. That actually makes sense. And seems to be true that Lycamobile uses its own infrastructure.
Nothing else in the USA comes to mind.
Forum: Americas 17-12-2013, 01:21
Replies: 12
Views: 12,404
Posted By rfranzq
What does this even mean? If they are only in 18...

What does this even mean? If they are only in 18 states that doesn't mean full coverage.
What could this possibly mean and be true?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-11-2013, 23:52
Replies: 2
Views: 3,097
Posted By rfranzq
Did it come with a free US number for a month and...

Did it come with a free US number for a month and did you use it?
Or rather did other people use it to contact you?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-11-2013, 00:04
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
it might take a little while to find the new network.

Which uses the T-Mobile network.
Piranha also lets you switch to AT&T network by accessing your account web page. You would want to use AT&T because their data rates are cheaper---all other rates...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-11-2013, 00:01
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
Not quite sure what the joke is/was in the first...

Not quite sure what the joke is/was in the first message.
They have changed the web interface about two weeks ago
so that when you edit the SIM there is a choice: Translation Profile with a choice...
Forum: UK & Ireland 12-11-2013, 06:46
Replies: 5
Views: 3,799
Posted By rfranzq
It never hurts to test a week or so before you go...

It never hurts to test a week or so before you go to make sure it is still really working.
Forum: UK & Ireland 11-11-2013, 19:44
Replies: 5
Views: 3,799
Posted By rfranzq
Frankly, off the top of my head I don't know what...

Frankly, off the top of my head I don't know what the US [different from most of the world] outbound international code is. BUT '+' should always work anywhere in the world. Thus: +1xxxyyyqqqq...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-11-2013, 22:06
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By rfranzq
Change is coming in US networks

OK. I was going to write about my experience of switching between T-Mobile and AT&T networks in the USA. But I was unable to logon to switch and test. I called to verify why I could not log on and...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-11-2013, 04:19
Replies: 26
Views: 11,448
Posted By rfranzq
There is now a $10 minimum credit.

There is now a $10 minimum credit.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-10-2013, 18:21
Replies: 50
Views: 27,329
Posted By rfranzq
That is good to hear. In response to the...

That is good to hear.

In response to the original question.
Only for people in the USA with T-Mobile.
But it seems to be a really good value for them.
Will people in the US switch for this? ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-10-2013, 00:11
Replies: 50
Views: 27,329
Posted By rfranzq
Wow. Thanks for clarifying. I really thought it...

Wow. Thanks for clarifying. I really thought it was the one I suggested.
Now I know more than yesterday.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-10-2013, 19:29
Replies: 50
Views: 27,329
Posted By rfranzq
http://www.acronymfinder.com/Information-Technolog...

http://www.acronymfinder.com/Information-Technology/IVR.html

lists 17 meaning for the acronym IVR.
Here are the telecom related:


I am going to assume your usage is Intelligent Voice Routing....
Forum: Europe 15-10-2013, 22:01
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By rfranzq
At this point in their plans--not really...

At this point in their plans--not really available in the US [easily], I want to say thank you for being persistent. It might have been an issue that only a small amount of US subscribers would...
Forum: Americas 14-10-2013, 23:42
Replies: 11
Views: 15,232
Posted By rfranzq
Perhaps a SIM cutter would be something to add to...

Perhaps a SIM cutter would be something to add to your gear?
I am sure other crew members would love to use it also?

If you are an OFW, perhaps you could leave a message in the suitable forum...
Forum: Europe 08-10-2013, 23:09
Replies: 133
Views: 111,149
Posted By rfranzq
Not being European I did not have a clue about...

Not being European I did not have a clue about SEPA.

According to: http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Single+Euro+Payments+Area

The UK is a part of SEPA.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-09-2013, 22:17
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
This has never happened in the over than 3 years...

This has never happened in the over than 3 years I have had Truphone.
This has been in the terms a long time.
Forum: Europe 21-09-2013, 04:35
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By rfranzq
Until they are ready to sell their SIM cards to...

Until they are ready to sell their SIM cards to americans to use in the USA, I think I will wait to get one. It seems they are still testing.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-09-2013, 20:24
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
I have two account log-ins. One has three phone...

I have two account log-ins. One has three phone numbers attached.
When I first logged in two of the three were correct.
When I refreshed the page all three were correct. If I am correct about...
Forum: Americas 14-09-2013, 20:12
Replies: 4
Views: 17,568
Posted By rfranzq
Where do you live??

Whatever phone you get needs to be unlocked. Really.
Historicaly, you needed the AWS band to get T-Mobile 3G.
[AWS=1700---which is actually 1700/2100--one is upload the other download.
This is...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-09-2013, 19:59
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
I think things are back to normal. All 11 [don't...

I think things are back to normal. All 11 [don't ask] of my accounts have the correct balances [one is 10cents off].
I think they must have manually adjusted the accounts.

I do not have any...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-09-2013, 01:44
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By rfranzq
Check your balance?

I did not notice that. I am in the US [California]. I tried starting the process to order a SIM and if you are getting US phone number you choose a state and then there is a drop down box to...
Forum: Mobile Phones 13-09-2013, 01:39
Replies: 44
Views: 67,513
Posted By rfranzq
'It's a feature and not a bug.'

Well, if you had not started this interesting thread you [and we]
would not have found out this important bit of info---and have prevented much sim-swapping.
Could this be seen as a...
Forum: Europe 09-09-2013, 21:58
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By rfranzq
What network[s] is it using?

What network[s] is it using?
Forum: Europe 09-09-2013, 06:13
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By rfranzq
Remember: Roaming is always on outside UK

Remember: Roaming indicator is always on outside UK.
This is the way it is.
Forum: Mobile Phones 08-09-2013, 21:42
Replies: 44
Views: 67,513
Posted By rfranzq
I was not totally awake and read this: +...

I was not totally awake and read this:


+ MTK6589(T) hardcore CPU with up to 1.5 GHz (other versions come with 1.2 GHz)
+ chargeable battery
Samsung
+ quadband UMTS support (850/900/1900/2100...
Forum: Europe 08-09-2013, 21:30
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By rfranzq
Area Code choice?

Did you have any choice of what your area code which was assigned?
Forum: Americas 06-09-2013, 20:46
Replies: 1
Views: 6,984
Posted By rfranzq
Bad news, fellow travelers

Airvoice has changed the rate for the data to $.066 per MB.
151MB for the $10.

Sorry to raise hopes.
Forum: Americas 05-09-2013, 02:12
Replies: 1
Views: 6,984
Posted By rfranzq
Significant change among AT&T MVNOs in last few months

If you are someone who has used AT&T MVNOs in the past or are contemplating using them in the future,
be aware that most have changed plans in the last few months.
Most have increased data...
Forum: France 05-09-2013, 00:01
Replies: 6
Views: 7,718
Posted By rfranzq
I am not sure that is confusing. Just a really...

I am not sure that is confusing. Just a really bad deal as you indicate.
Forum: France 04-09-2013, 03:45
Replies: 6
Views: 7,718
Posted By rfranzq
No complaints here.

I don't think any North Americans would complain!
Forum: Europe 03-09-2013, 17:11
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By rfranzq
Reading the two articles one sees a pattern of...

Reading the two articles one sees a pattern of Lycamobile amassing debts to operators and then switching to other operators. Not a long term sustainable pattern. You run out of operators to run to.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-09-2013, 09:55
Replies: 0
Views: 3,426
Posted By rfranzq
ekit billing issue alert

Every week I check my ekit accounts to see how they are doing. Early this morning I noticed that one of them said I had turned on a 50 cent charge per month to keep my US phone number. I had not. ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-09-2013, 23:25
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By rfranzq
Seems like overkill when looking at it

Not if your third or fourth option is what works when you need it.
Forum: Europe 31-08-2013, 04:19
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By rfranzq
Subscriber cannot have more than 8 local numbers

So whoever is going to answer this will know: Do you have 8 local numbers already?
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 22-08-2013, 16:27
Replies: 2
Views: 6,210
Posted By rfranzq
Which one? Really can not be both. Did you buy...

Which one? Really can not be both. Did you buy the card from their website? [As opposed to someone else.]
Your phone gave you a chance to choose 'Global'?
Forum: Americas 18-08-2013, 21:10
Replies: 22
Views: 16,584
Posted By rfranzq
This is a GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Pantech [I have...

This is a GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Pantech [I have different models].
It shows network names and 2G & 3G. So I get a list of 4 when all show here in Southern California. Definitely refarmed.

I...
Forum: Americas 16-08-2013, 21:13
Replies: 22
Views: 16,584
Posted By rfranzq
August 2013 update

Now I would say that I am getting 3G over 95% of the time on the above MVNOs.
In fact, if I choose 2G it won't go or will only remain on it for a few minutes before going back to 3G.
Forum: Americas 16-08-2013, 07:27
Replies: 27
Views: 38,844
Posted By rfranzq
No roaming on AT&T

As far as is known: NO. No one on Howard Forums has claimed this to be true.
On Howard Forums, Lycamobile in the USA is very popular.
I am not in an area to test it. I am in southern California ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-08-2013, 04:41
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By rfranzq
I want everyone to send SMS--no phone calls!

I want everyone to send SMS--no phone calls!
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-08-2013, 00:36
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By rfranzq
An observation

It seems to me, one partial solution is to ask that people who want to talk with
you send you an SMS and say what time would be good time to call back?
Perhaps they can even include the topic...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 23:21
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By rfranzq
US phone charges landline/cell

It is so long ago and I was late to the cell phone party so I am not totally sure if it was regulations or the phone companies that wanted to promote cell phone use by keeping the prices the same to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 19:12
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By rfranzq
I think this is where many of us differ. We do...

I think this is where many of us differ. We do care about how much it cost other people to get a hold of us.

The many options and variants you have described are a valid addition to the knowledge...
Forum: Americas 13-08-2013, 22:20
Replies: 27
Views: 38,844
Posted By rfranzq
They don't understand the USA. [leading zero in...

They don't understand the USA. [leading zero in account number also]

It is said on Howard Forums that if you order a SIM and put a $5 topup on it, the SIM will ship free.
I have no need to test,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-08-2013, 18:45
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By rfranzq
Somebody pays: Just not you! Why Estonia phone numbers put us off.

A former user and a 2 year user apparently. I am curious about an area that I am not familiar with. And this forum is an excellent place to find out and also real life experiences.

Your...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-08-2013, 05:21
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By rfranzq
Anybody who has been on this forum for more than...

Anybody who has been on this forum for more than two years probably knows more about international SIM cards than 98% of international SIM card purchasers. I suspect that more than half of the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-08-2013, 23:09
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By rfranzq
Sorry. No link. I used the color to highlight...

Sorry. No link. I used the color to highlight the most important thing for those who want a simple solution.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-08-2013, 23:06
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By rfranzq
'Travelsim platform'

OK, I can't help myself. I almost started a new thread but decided not to. I am curious about the SIMs on the 'Travelsim platform'.
TravelSim (http://www.travelsim.com/)
airbalticcard...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-08-2013, 22:08
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By rfranzq
What do you mean with "double dialing" in your reply above?

Yes, MBK is right.
Further explanied:
Using 'Common Access Numbers' LA, Washington,DC, New York or toll free USA you callers would call the phone and then need to dial your number.
All these cost...
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