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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-09-2006, 23:44
Replies: 16
Views: 4,475
Posted By snaimon
True, globalsim Germany. Did I post this to...

True, globalsim Germany.

Did I post this to the wrong thread? Sorry, chief.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 24-09-2006, 23:42
Replies: 0
Views: 3,581
Posted By snaimon
Does anyone else have any RECENT experience with...

Does anyone else have any RECENT experience with SMS messages to German T-Mobile phones?

I have no answer yet from SMSbug on my trouble report.

I have recently (Sept 2006) tried to send several...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-09-2006, 23:06
Replies: 16
Views: 4,475
Posted By snaimon
Some complaints over on telefon-treff.de about...

Some complaints over on telefon-treff.de about SMS prices. Rate calculator now shoing 39 ecents from most countries.

Stan
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-09-2006, 18:06
Replies: 20
Views: 5,443
Posted By snaimon
So your account WILL go into a negative balance! ...

So your account WILL go into a negative balance!

For travellers TO USA, USA T-MO (among others) may be a reasonable alternative. On prepay SMS may still be FREE to receive and $0.10 to send,...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 23-09-2006, 16:48
Replies: 4
Views: 3,816
Posted By snaimon
teltarif is reporting a new entry in the austrian...

teltarif is reporting a new entry in the austrian marlet, c-cubed. they are offering 10 ecents per minute to germany, canada, us & several others. 15 Euro set with 5 Euro balance. Good for Germans or...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-09-2006, 02:06
Replies: 20
Views: 5,443
Posted By snaimon
A few points come to mind................ 1....

A few points come to mind................

1. Some of us have already invested in UM and other cards. Numbers given out and known.

2. Change is painful.

3. Check out the coverage or...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-09-2006, 18:55
Replies: 6
Views: 2,470
Posted By snaimon
Slightly OT.... Perahps this is old news,...

Slightly OT....

Perahps this is old news, but this is from the UM FAQ. Now a recharge will extend the balance!


http://www.united-mobile.com/cms/website/i...c3e7a9ea466be61...
Forum: France 18-09-2006, 20:21
Replies: 13
Views: 7,075
Posted By snaimon
Perhaps somewhat OT..... I was able to...

Perhaps somewhat OT.....

I was able to purchase a German SIMYO card for my wife with her US credit card and sent to her German hotel.

OTOH.......................

I just sold my 2 German...
Forum: France 18-09-2006, 19:47
Replies: 13
Views: 7,075
Posted By snaimon
Do they have email supoort for customer care OR a...

Do they have email supoort for customer care OR a phone # to call?

I have actually called both German and Malta providers' customer care. I DO speak German and in Malta they speak English.
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-09-2006, 12:29
Replies: 2
Views: 2,438
Posted By snaimon
Try contacting this seller: ...

Try contacting this seller:

http://stores.ebay.de/new-media-nord ('http://stores.ebay.de/new-media-nord')

Doesn't have any refills LISTED, but I think he has them. Is selling the SIM card, so...
Forum: Europe 17-09-2006, 23:18
Replies: 7
Views: 2,572
Posted By snaimon
Ziggy: I think the first question should be:...

Ziggy:

I think the first question should be: Why do you want a Sony Ericsson K790a? THEN I would ask: Is it going to be NEW or USED? If NEW, what carrier? When are you going and can you have...
Forum: Americas 15-09-2006, 18:25
Replies: 6
Views: 3,312
Posted By snaimon
Yes, thanks. I was looking at the 1900...

Yes, thanks.

I was looking at the 1900 offering (phone I have to loan does not have 850). Could not make much sense of the PREPAID offer -- did not see pricing. That is what I was mainly...
Forum: Americas 15-09-2006, 17:55
Replies: 6
Views: 3,312
Posted By snaimon
I saw somewhere that GSM has come to Honduras. ...

I saw somewhere that GSM has come to Honduras. Our site does not list anything. Does anyone have any experience? A neighbor is going on a mission trip and I have offered him my UM phone. It has...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 15-09-2006, 12:14
Replies: 2
Views: 3,091
Posted By snaimon
Sorry. I was out of the country the country at...

Sorry. I was out of the country the country at the time and apparently did not check back far enough in the EUROPE forum to find your post.

Does't the NATIONAL OPERATOR PAGE need to be updated? ...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 15-09-2006, 02:49
Replies: 42
Views: 28,488
Posted By snaimon
https://www.yallo.ch/kp/dyn/web/pub/home/home.do...

https://www.yallo.ch/kp/dyn/web/pub/home/home.do ('https://www.yallo.ch/kp/dyn/web/pub/home/home.do')

It seems that all calls to European destinations and some other destinations from with CH are...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-09-2006, 20:09
Replies: 16
Views: 3,588
Posted By snaimon
The 8890 is 900 & 1900. Might that have anything...

The 8890 is 900 & 1900. Might that have anything to do with it? Certainly 900 is very common in IT, no?
Forum: Italy 12-09-2006, 20:42
Replies: 6
Views: 2,699
Posted By snaimon
You might not be so far off................ ...

You might not be so far off................

My wife told me - I cannot confirm - but there was a Russian plane that was taken down in the recent past (last few years anyway) by 2 Chechen women. ...
Forum: Italy 12-09-2006, 17:20
Replies: 6
Views: 2,699
Posted By snaimon
Matha, Our Italian allies in the GWOT (or...

Matha,

Our Italian allies in the GWOT (or is it GWOI) are just following the lead of our own government in INSURING that there are enough controls in place to track and capture the evil enemies...
Forum: Europe 11-09-2006, 20:07
Replies: 18
Views: 4,004
Posted By snaimon
TRUE, but the OP says for a month with 10 days in...

TRUE, but the OP says for a month with 10 days in Italy.
Forum: Europe 11-09-2006, 19:29
Replies: 18
Views: 4,004
Posted By snaimon
The OP wrote he is also going by barge from Paris...

The OP wrote he is also going by barge from Paris to BE and NL. I think the international card would not be a mistake. In addition, in AU @ home he will have free incoming.
Forum: Europe 11-09-2006, 16:27
Replies: 43
Views: 12,087
Posted By snaimon
Germans have already complained that you cannot...

Germans have already complained that you cannot seem to order one via the net and there is no local outlet in Germany from which you can purchase these as yet. Bottom line: a bit premature to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-09-2006, 17:39
Replies: 26
Views: 7,749
Posted By snaimon
It would seem to me that TIM-GR (example) is...

It would seem to me that TIM-GR (example) is giving up a very lucrative revenue source (charging for inbound in FL.) FL has what? 20 K inhabitants who would roam in GR while GR has what? 10 M, who...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-09-2006, 13:28
Replies: 26
Views: 7,749
Posted By snaimon
Thanks for the detail. I am sorry to be so...

Thanks for the detail. I am sorry to be so dense, but I have a few questions.

1. For the international SIM, say if I am in Germany and registered on T-Mobile with my UM SIM calling to Greece --...
Forum: Americas 08-09-2006, 01:09
Replies: 13
Views: 6,962
Posted By snaimon
I doubt the company sees it that way. Just...

I doubt the company sees it that way. Just another untapped revenue (profit) opportunity. AND considering the market forces or lack thereof in the US.....

I guess this is another difference...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-09-2006, 19:45
Replies: 26
Views: 7,749
Posted By snaimon
Nonetheless, some domestic roaming IS possible AT...

Nonetheless, some domestic roaming IS possible AT NO EXTRA COST in Germany. It may not be universal coverage, but roaming is possible. I suspect such agreements exist in other countries, AGAIN,...
Forum: Europe 06-09-2006, 19:36
Replies: 72
Views: 109,909
Posted By snaimon
Just two personal experience with LOCAL SIM...

Just two personal experience with LOCAL SIM cards. One good and one bad.

1. Good. German D1 (T-Mobile) cards. Bought 2 cards at a low price off German Ebay several years ago and we have used...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-09-2006, 17:08
Replies: 26
Views: 7,749
Posted By snaimon
Przemolog: Replies to the ?s and apparent...

Przemolog:

Replies to the ?s and apparent disagreements.

1. Indeed, two carriers, possibly more. In CPP for national countries, all incoming are free regardless of national network if...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 06-09-2006, 14:43
Replies: 4
Views: 3,416
Posted By snaimon
Got a new (used?) Riiing card off Ebay Germany...

Got a new (used?) Riiing card off Ebay Germany and UM transferred my 29 Euro balance on the lost card to the new card. Have not verified that yet on the phone, but their help desk responded to my...
Forum: Europe 05-09-2006, 20:11
Replies: 43
Views: 12,087
Posted By snaimon
I have READ something about T-MO experimenting...

I have READ something about T-MO experimenting with this concept in test markets. I think it is hush-hush. Perhaps others in US or elsewhere know more.
Forum: Europe 04-09-2006, 23:52
Replies: 43
Views: 12,087
Posted By snaimon
And blau.de, too, no? So when will T-MO...

And blau.de, too, no?

So when will T-MO follow suit? How can Penny do it?
Forum: Europe 04-09-2006, 23:50
Replies: 43
Views: 12,087
Posted By snaimon
The W European countries and US were just added,...

The W European countries and US were just added, I believe. True about tourists, etc. HOWEVER, that still leaves open whether your friends in Italy will be willing to call your German SIM or what...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-09-2006, 19:20
Replies: 26
Views: 7,749
Posted By snaimon
My hunch taht is too small -- at this time. ...

My hunch taht is too small -- at this time. Certainly not sure.

Certainly it would be silly for UM or whatever company to OFFER FREE INBOUND and then have to turn around and PAY T-MOBILE or...
Forum: Europe 04-09-2006, 19:14
Replies: 43
Views: 12,087
Posted By snaimon
A calling card FROM A LANDLINE can beat those...

A calling card FROM A LANDLINE can beat those rates, however.

As i understand it, the card is MAINLY meant (targeted at) for foreigners living in Germany to call their home countries or possibly...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-09-2006, 18:13
Replies: 26
Views: 7,749
Posted By snaimon
This does not answer the main thrust of this...

This does not answer the main thrust of this thread.

For thought.....

The more I think about it, the more I think that most costs are simply FIXED. You made the investment for a certain...
Forum: Germany 01-09-2006, 00:01
Replies: 50
Views: 18,491
Posted By snaimon
You will probably need to give a German address,...

You will probably need to give a German address, but you can use that of a friend or hotel. I don't believe they are rigorous about checking. You may have to show your passport.

When I bought...
Forum: Germany 31-08-2006, 12:58
Replies: 50
Views: 18,491
Posted By snaimon
AND require German address (and bank account?)...

AND require German address (and bank account?) for registration, true? No German address, no sale, true?
Forum: Europe 31-08-2006, 01:41
Replies: 6
Views: 2,340
Posted By snaimon
D1 to D1 sms 15 instead of 5 cents D1 to D1...

D1 to D1 sms 15 instead of 5 cents
D1 to D1 calls 15 cents instead of 5 cents
all other calls 30 cents instead of 25 cents
Forum: Europe 31-08-2006, 00:19
Replies: 6
Views: 2,340
Posted By snaimon
Quite a lot of chatter on the German sites about...

Quite a lot of chatter on the German sites about this being a typical T-MO move as market leader. Hype the BIG drop in rates and then of course the offer is mediocre at best. Recall Vodafone...
Forum: Germany 31-08-2006, 00:03
Replies: 50
Views: 18,491
Posted By snaimon
SIMYO is only available on the internet ...

SIMYO is only available on the internet
REWEmobile is REWE stores
Pennymobile in Pennymarkt stores
Smobile in Schlecker stores
Alditalk (Medion) in Aldi groceries

Those are the ones I know...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-08-2006, 14:11
Replies: 5
Views: 2,101
Posted By snaimon
Have you thought of trying a EUROPEAN SIM such as...

Have you thought of trying a EUROPEAN SIM such as UK or German T-Mobile or perhaps a Spanish one? I cannot say that they will work, but since the US T-MO seems to work, you could try the UK or...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-08-2006, 02:05
Replies: 5
Views: 2,101
Posted By snaimon
Try smsbug.com. It is PREPAID, but you will need...

Try smsbug.com. It is PREPAID, but you will need to download the JAVA app to your phone via GPRS, WAP, whatever. That is how you REGISTER. Once registered you can either use the JAVA APPLET or...
Forum: Europe 28-08-2006, 23:54
Replies: 6
Views: 2,340
Posted By snaimon
According to various sources including the German...

According to various sources including the German T-MO site, they will be offering a new prepaid tarif starting in early October. 49 cents to other mobiles, 29 to D1 mobiles and landlines. If you...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-08-2006, 02:01
Replies: 34
Views: 9,229
Posted By snaimon
Suggest you review the Americans going to Europe...

Suggest you review the Americans going to Europe thread under EUROPE. You might consider national cards for the 2 countries -- unless you have already invested in an international card.

Are you...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 25-08-2006, 14:20
Replies: 1
Views: 2,114
Posted By snaimon
According to a post on telefon-treff.de,...

According to a post on telefon-treff.de, GlobalSIM has sent an email/newsletter and indicates the new REGULAR SMS price after the introductory price expires on Sep 18 will be 29 E-cents. They also...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 24-08-2006, 02:03
Replies: 14
Views: 4,007
Posted By snaimon
Works for me, guys. Maybe it is fixed. Stan

Works for me, guys. Maybe it is fixed.

Stan
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-08-2006, 00:03
Replies: 11
Views: 3,258
Posted By snaimon
What I meant was I have seen no reports about a...

What I meant was I have seen no reports about a GENERAL or GLOBAL increase in termination costs and therefore would NOT expect increases @ UM, for instance.

Agree we need to figure out what MTC...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-08-2006, 20:43
Replies: 11
Views: 3,258
Posted By snaimon
PERSONALLY, I don't believe the bit about the...

PERSONALLY, I don't believe the bit about the termination fee change. Neither teltarif nor telfon-treff.de carried any news of it today or in the past few days.

Stan
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 17-08-2006, 23:38
Replies: 4
Views: 3,416
Posted By snaimon
Thanks, Andy. Actually, I am bidding on a...

Thanks, Andy.

Actually, I am bidding on a used SIM right now. Better pay $20 than $50 for a new one. I looked thoroughly, but miracles do happen.

Stan
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-08-2006, 23:35
Replies: 6
Views: 3,690
Posted By snaimon
Also looked at the pinned thread in EUROPE about...

Also looked at the pinned thread in EUROPE about Americans going to Europe.

Do you have a contract US GSM phone? Think that is about the only way for a US #, but it will be expensive.

Stan
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 15-08-2006, 18:00
Replies: 4
Views: 3,416
Posted By snaimon
Your thoughts or advice? I seem to have LOST...

Your thoughts or advice?

I seem to have LOST both my Riiing and Malta Vodafon SIM cards in the Munich airport. C'est la vie as the French say. I was NOT feeling well and my son wanted to swap...
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