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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-11-2007, 14:44
Replies: 107
Views: 44,237
Posted By VladS
Telestial developed the Passport MVNO while they...

Telestial developed the Passport MVNO while they were still standalone.



They are now.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-11-2007, 12:41
Replies: 107
Views: 44,237
Posted By VladS
eKit sends out Telestial Passport SIMs which are...

eKit sends out Telestial Passport SIMs which are also hosted on a separate MVNO platform with Manx. Their numbering range is +44-7924-4
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 31-10-2007, 17:19
Replies: 10
Views: 7,321
Posted By VladS
My E61 works fairly well over EDGE (on Cingular)...

My E61 works fairly well over EDGE (on Cingular) using iLBC as the codec. I wouldn't bother with g729 as Nokia's implementation is terrible.

Most VISPs don't support iLBC but you can always use...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-10-2007, 15:58
Replies: 39
Views: 12,917
Posted By VladS
It's not a fee, but a requirement to add another...

It's not a fee, but a requirement to add another $50 in credit to my account.

I opened a ticket earlier today to get my card switched over.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-10-2007, 14:24
Replies: 39
Views: 12,917
Posted By VladS
Nothing seems to have changed at Callblue since...

Nothing seems to have changed at Callblue since they came back online... Existing Callblue customers have to top-up $50 to be allowed to switch to the GSM EURO plan.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-10-2007, 16:26
Replies: 48
Views: 15,686
Posted By VladS
Manx is the operator for both +44-7924 and...

Manx is the operator for both +44-7924 and +44-7624. AFAIK Callkey operated only portions of both numbering plans.

Replacement cards shipped out from eKit use the +44-7924-4 range. The products...
Forum: Americas 21-08-2007, 05:25
Replies: 31
Views: 14,915
Posted By VladS
The extra $0.30 long distance charge only applies...

The extra $0.30 long distance charge only applies to long distance calls. If you use the Onesuite toll free (or local to your phisical location) access number you only have to pay for airtime.
...
Forum: Americas 19-08-2007, 13:34
Replies: 15
Views: 10,114
Posted By VladS
Existing cards were grandfathered. I just check...

Existing cards were grandfathered. I just check the rate plan associated with both my cards and they still have Mexico in Zone 4a.
Forum: Americas 13-08-2007, 03:10
Replies: 15
Views: 10,114
Posted By VladS
Considering the recent incerease in termination...

Considering the recent incerease in termination costs to Mexico mobiles, you may be better off using an international SIM card such as 09.

If you're lucky you may be able to find a second hand...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-08-2007, 12:06
Replies: 21
Views: 6,479
Posted By VladS
Iowa's the Liechtenstein, IoM and Jersey combined...

Iowa's the Liechtenstein, IoM and Jersey combined of the US telecom.

The standard interconnect rules don't apply there.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-08-2007, 16:16
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By VladS
I tried it again on two other E61's and it seems...

I tried it again on two other E61's and it seems to be firmware specific. It rebooted both phone with the latest software - 3.0633.09.04, while the one with older firmware - 2.0618.06.05 simply...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-08-2007, 13:04
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By VladS
Well, let's add another phone to the...

Well, let's add another phone to the incompatibility list... The Nokia E61 reboots itself when dialing any number, including the short ones (089, 094 etc).

So far it works fine with SonyEricsson...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-08-2007, 14:29
Replies: 5
Views: 2,380
Posted By VladS
"Unregistered SIM" shows up when card's profile...

"Unregistered SIM" shows up when card's profile has been removed from the HLR.

Call customer service, they may be able to reactivate your account or at least upgrade you to a UM+ card.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-08-2007, 12:47
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By VladS
You may want to try again. Their system was down...

You may want to try again. Their system was down for a good portion of the night.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-08-2007, 19:51
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By VladS
I got my card delivered yesterday in Toronto. It...

I got my card delivered yesterday in Toronto. It was mailed out on 7/27.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-07-2007, 21:01
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By VladS
How did they ship the card? Postal mail or...

How did they ship the card? Postal mail or courier (DHL, TNT, UPS or Fedex)?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-07-2007, 16:17
Replies: 36
Views: 13,028
Posted By VladS
I have a hunch Barry @ CBW will have a very...

I have a hunch Barry @ CBW will have a very attractive callback solution for +44-7937.
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 23-07-2007, 17:57
Replies: 5
Views: 3,179
Posted By VladS
The top-up cards are not region specific. You can...

The top-up cards are not region specific. You can use the same top-up cards everywhere you go.
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 22-07-2007, 22:55
Replies: 5
Views: 3,179
Posted By VladS
I've been using AirTel for quite some time now...

I've been using AirTel for quite some time now and never had any issues.

Since I spend time in several states I decided to purchase lifetime SIMs for each one. Lifetime SIMs don't expire.

I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-06-2007, 12:30
Replies: 1
Views: 2,037
Posted By VladS
Low cost, high quality termination to 09 Mobile

Did anyone manage to find any carriers who provide low cost, hight quality termination to 09 Mobile? As always I would prefer IP based carriers.

Thanks!
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-06-2007, 01:25
Replies: 46
Views: 14,553
Posted By VladS
It's the middle of June now... Did anyone get...

It's the middle of June now... Did anyone get their new CallBlue SIM?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-04-2007, 14:37
Replies: 46
Views: 14,553
Posted By VladS
The rate calculator on the callblue.gt-sim web...

The rate calculator on the callblue.gt-sim web site has been updated to reflect the correct rates.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-04-2007, 15:35
Replies: 46
Views: 14,553
Posted By VladS
They're not, even though VoIPJet always uses the...

They're not, even though VoIPJet always uses the same rate structure.

I checked other route tables and at the wholesale level there's a big gap in mainland UK vs IoM rates.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-04-2007, 12:43
Replies: 46
Views: 14,553
Posted By VladS
UK Cellular Hutchinson 3G 011447883 0.3957

UK Cellular Hutchinson 3G 011447883 0.3957
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-04-2007, 12:36
Replies: 46
Views: 14,553
Posted By VladS
Here's a dump from a current LCR table. ...

Here's a dump from a current LCR table.


UK Cellular Others 011447624 0.4380
UK Cellular T-Mobile 011447956 0.2491
UK Cellular Vodafone 011447798 0.2307
UK Cellular O2 ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-04-2007, 12:17
Replies: 46
Views: 14,553
Posted By VladS
Callblue, if they ever come back with a mainland...

Callblue, if they ever come back with a mainland UK mobile DID as they claim, could be a real winner if they also maintain the current rate schedule.

Soon IoM SIM users will face the same problem...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-04-2007, 22:39
Replies: 46
Views: 14,553
Posted By VladS
Angry CallBlue switching carriers

According to an announcement on their site (http://www.callblue.com) CallBlue seems to be moving away from the Manx platform.

All current SIM cards will be shut down April 20th, and replaced with...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-04-2007, 14:01
Replies: 15
Views: 5,560
Posted By VladS
While Movistar is ok in the Cancun area, it is...

While Movistar is ok in the Cancun area, it is spotty at best in the Mayan Riviera.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-03-2007, 03:02
Replies: 15
Views: 5,560
Posted By VladS
What is the validity of the Telcel top-ups?

What is the validity of the Telcel top-ups?
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 26-03-2007, 20:55
Replies: 2
Views: 3,742
Posted By VladS
I couldn't find any online top-up option for...

I couldn't find any online top-up option for Tele2 Austria.
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 26-03-2007, 15:02
Replies: 2
Views: 3,742
Posted By VladS
Is it possible to recharge an Austrian Tele2 card from overseas?

Is it possible to recharge an Austrian Tele2 card from overseas?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-03-2007, 00:45
Replies: 32
Views: 77,699
Posted By VladS
Great job! Thanks! I have two questions: ...

Great job! Thanks!

I have two questions:

Who reliably terminates to the United Mobile numbering range for $0.30 a minute? (CBW excluded).

What leads you to believe the cost to terminate...
Forum: Americas 12-03-2007, 18:10
Replies: 21
Views: 10,104
Posted By VladS
7-Eleven SpeakOUT gives a 365 day expiration on...

7-Eleven SpeakOUT gives a 365 day expiration on all their refills. They do however deduct $0.99/month from your account to cover regulatory and lnp fees.

PetroCanada gives 180 days with the same...
Forum: Americas 10-03-2007, 15:00
Replies: 13
Views: 6,472
Posted By VladS
The eKit Premium SIM cards still offer free...

The eKit Premium SIM cards still offer free incoming calls in Mexico.
Forum: Americas 26-01-2007, 17:35
Replies: 4
Views: 4,956
Posted By VladS
PR and USVI seem to be part of the Cingular...

PR and USVI seem to be part of the Cingular GoPhone national coverage...

https://www.cingular.com/support/images/maps/payasyougo.gif
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 20-01-2007, 01:20
Replies: 5
Views: 3,549
Posted By VladS
Late last year I purchased an AirTel Mumbai SIM...

Late last year I purchased an AirTel Mumbai SIM pack and all they asked for was copies of my passport and photoID from my local office.

I was told you can also buy these packs from non-corporate...
Forum: Americas 18-12-2006, 13:48
Replies: 13
Views: 6,472
Posted By VladS
Do they still charge out-of-area roaming fees on...

Do they still charge out-of-area roaming fees on incoming calls (eg. DF based SIM used in Riviera Maya).
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-12-2006, 12:39
Replies: 14
Views: 7,621
Posted By VladS
T-Mobile 3G data works great for only UKP1/day....

T-Mobile 3G data works great for only UKP1/day. They have a softcap at 40MB/day but have been using over 200MB a day with no additional surcharges, warnings or limitations for the last 7 days.
...
Forum: Americas 21-10-2006, 16:39
Replies: 13
Views: 6,472
Posted By VladS
They're easy to find in 'metropolitan' tourist...

They're easy to find in 'metropolitan' tourist areas such as Acapulco and Cancun, however they're almost impossible to find in areas with more tourists than locals such as Riviera Maya.

Another...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 20-10-2006, 16:44
Replies: 16
Views: 9,682
Posted By VladS
One of the difficult issues VoSP's face is...

One of the difficult issues VoSP's face is detection of far end disconnect.

It's quite likely their system requires a near end disconnect to properly terminate billing on a call, and in the case...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 20-10-2006, 14:44
Replies: 16
Views: 9,682
Posted By VladS
Bruce, Are you in a position to define (and...

Bruce,

Are you in a position to define (and stick to) an acceptable third party CPE policy?

For most users, a single user CPE such as the Linksys PAP2 or Sipura 1001 devices are quite...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-10-2006, 17:38
Replies: 15
Views: 4,915
Posted By VladS
The 'home' country for HopMobile is not Monaco...

The 'home' country for HopMobile is not Monaco but Ghana.

Regarding coverage in Monaco, it is fully covered by all french networks so you should be able to roam just fine.
Forum: Americas 06-10-2006, 03:26
Replies: 26
Views: 10,150
Posted By VladS
I can confirm that it really does work in Canada....

I can confirm that it really does work in Canada. It only took a few seconds to register, and was able to both place and receive calls.



It seems to be true. I was charged $0.05 for the welcome...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-10-2006, 15:18
Replies: 18
Views: 5,476
Posted By VladS
I have a CallBlue card and from a stability point...

I have a CallBlue card and from a stability point of view it's as good as any other IoM card.

Here are some of the issues I have with them:

1. Inexistent telephone support and slow...
Forum: Europe 01-10-2006, 15:11
Replies: 1
Views: 2,652
Posted By VladS
Can e-plus vouchers be used to top-up...

Can e-plus vouchers be used to top-up MEDIONmobile (Aldi Talk) accounts?
Forum: Mobile Phones 01-10-2006, 15:08
Replies: 7
Views: 3,801
Posted By VladS
If I'm not mistaken there are some channel...

If I'm not mistaken there are some channel overlaps between GSM850 and eGSM900.
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 05-09-2006, 12:29
Replies: 4
Views: 3,094
Posted By VladS
Here's the code I use: <html> ...

Here's the code I use:

<html>
DESCRIPTION (http://198.77.133.59/ipcall_form.cgi?did=AAABBBCCCC&dest=XXXXXXXXX&delay=1&B1=Submit)

</html>


AAABBBCCCC is the CBW assigned trigger number...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-07-2006, 12:46
Replies: 113
Views: 19,910
Posted By VladS
We can easily test that. Is anyone willing to PM...

We can easily test that. Is anyone willing to PM me their Yackie number?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-07-2006, 12:44
Replies: 113
Views: 19,910
Posted By VladS
Exactly as I tought. Outgoing (using native...

Exactly as I tought. Outgoing (using native origination) works well. Incoming has delay and the quality is not the best.

I think I'll wait until they release native numbering.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-07-2006, 12:37
Replies: 113
Views: 19,910
Posted By VladS
They would need their own SS7 infrastructure on...

They would need their own SS7 infrastructure on the TDM end to do that.
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