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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-04-2010, 14:39
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By Bossman
I did get an email about my sim/account from them...

I did get an email about my sim/account from them yesterday. I have not received the sim yet, but it will probably arrive soon. I was able to log into the account, to view the features available,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-04-2010, 03:09
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By Bossman
No, Not yet on this end. May be they are mailing...

No, Not yet on this end. May be they are mailing it from Eyjafjallajokull.
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 19-04-2010, 14:25
Replies: 4
Views: 3,836
Posted By Bossman
While I do not have experience with Zain in...

While I do not have experience with Zain in Uganda, I have friends/family that use zain in Nigeria (I usually use MTN). The rates between all of them are quite similar and competitive. Yes, it should...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-04-2010, 14:49
Replies: 35
Views: 10,906
Posted By Bossman
My areacode is 646. I have not really checked...

My areacode is 646. I have not really checked what state that is. It really does not matter to me, and should not for most US users that will just be forwarding their number to it. Since pretty much...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-04-2010, 18:41
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By Bossman
That's right. My mistake.

That's right. My mistake.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-04-2010, 00:08
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By Bossman
BBob, while I do not have the replacement sim...

BBob, while I do not have the replacement sim yet, the email they sent made it seem like a DID is not a must. The email said the sim comes with a Belgium number and that one can rent a DID if wanted.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-04-2010, 08:46
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By Bossman
It's fixed. Never mind.

It's fixed. Never mind.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-04-2010, 20:29
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By Bossman
You may want to tell your website designer that...

You may want to tell your website designer that the incoming calls cost and possibly some other info are not showing up. Looks like it's there, but a style-sheet issue is preventing it from being...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-04-2010, 13:54
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By Bossman
Am I the only one that did not notice the cost...

Am I the only one that did not notice the cost for incoming calls on the mobile rates page. Just outgoing?
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 08-04-2010, 21:31
Replies: 3
Views: 3,490
Posted By Bossman
You cannot forward Google Voice to an...

You cannot forward Google Voice to an international number at all. So, you can either use your skype for the international forwarding, or like already mentioned get one of those sims, such as Ekit,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-04-2010, 17:49
Replies: 10
Views: 6,765
Posted By Bossman
same here - Not receiving calls to US number while abroad

I am on my last day of a 7-day visit to Montego Bay, Jamaica. The Ekit sim card has not really been useful for what I got it for. May be only 1 out of 10 calls to the US number rang through. I tested...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-03-2010, 20:22
Replies: 68
Views: 25,084
Posted By Bossman
Definitely does not work sending with AT&T. I...

Definitely does not work sending with AT&T. I have tried it several times. It bounces back instantly with the text message "Error Invalid Number. Please re-send using a valid 10 digit mobile number...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-03-2010, 15:56
Replies: 3
Views: 3,473
Posted By Bossman
I have a Telna sim as well. I used it last year...

I have a Telna sim as well. I used it last year in Europe and Africa without any problems. You do not get charged besides ther $19/year fee and whatever you use. You may want to checkout the Telna...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-03-2010, 13:42
Replies: 17
Views: 9,802
Posted By Bossman
After all the disappointments, you'll be...

After all the disappointments, you'll be surprised to know how many customers are not waiting around, and have moved on.

There are lots of options out there, with a dwindling number of potential...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-03-2010, 15:02
Replies: 17
Views: 9,802
Posted By Bossman
Just do not put too much money on these sim...

Just do not put too much money on these sim cards. May be just enough to get you through the next trip. Same here, I was burnt UM, Global Roaming, Yackie (they are still trying to come back since...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-03-2010, 22:08
Replies: 81
Views: 49,969
Posted By Bossman
Actually, you'll be lucky to find any forwarding...

Actually, you'll be lucky to find any forwarding service to these Estonian numbers that is less than $0.29. Most of them plainly just do not connect and some of them even state so on their website....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-03-2010, 14:39
Replies: 3
Views: 4,282
Posted By Bossman
go-sim, oneroam, etc. I have not even heard of...

go-sim, oneroam, etc. I have not even heard of any of them. Not surprised though that some are closing shop. The global sim cards market just has too many sellers offering the same deals a decreasing...
Forum: Americas 02-03-2010, 23:15
Replies: 16
Views: 6,204
Posted By Bossman
No. I guess it's all relative However if AT&T is...

No. I guess it's all relative However if AT&T is terrible then tmobile is probably terrible X 2. Especially when it comes to indoor coverage. Tmobile primarily usesd the 1900 band which does not...
Forum: Americas 02-03-2010, 22:08
Replies: 16
Views: 6,204
Posted By Bossman
If you need 3G in the US, your better go with...

If you need 3G in the US, your better go with AT&T. Tmobile's 3G footprint is no where close to AT&T's. And it will even be worse or non-existent down there in Louisiana. What part of La. are you...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-03-2010, 15:38
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By Bossman
Cizake, I want to commend you for having the...

Cizake,

I want to commend you for having the courage to come out and address some of the questions that folks have been having. You are correct, your prices were one of the lowest compared to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-03-2010, 00:42
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By Bossman
No life in their so-called support forum....

No life in their so-called support forum. However, it looks like a celtrek employee named Ryan gave some hint as to what the issue may be.

why isn't my account working?...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-03-2010, 10:13
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By Bossman
Usually there is also a credit card associated...

Usually there is also a credit card associated with the paypal account. So, if there is not enough funds in the account, they will try to charge the rest to the credit card on file.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-02-2010, 21:30
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By Bossman
For someone to attack you backend/database and...

For someone to attack you backend/database and take you offline for this long indicates you did not know what you were doing in the first case. And your systems were very likely totally unsecure....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-02-2010, 19:53
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By Bossman
Celtrek may lunch a new sim

It looks like they are not totally dead yet. They may be coming back down the road. At least they should have told their customers something. See the last posting on their twitter page - CelTrek...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-02-2010, 10:52
Replies: 68
Views: 25,084
Posted By Bossman
I have not tried to send sms from the card....

I have not tried to send sms from the card. However, I sent sms to the DID from several providers, including tmobile, google voice, and AT&T. All worked except for AT&T, whjich bounced back...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-02-2010, 22:53
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By Bossman
I am not sure if anyone knows for sure that they...

I am not sure if anyone knows for sure that they are gone for good. However, they have been down for at least 2 weeks. And, there has not been any communication to the customers. Also, you can't do...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-02-2010, 11:01
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By Bossman
GadgetKen is correct. I had a couple of euros or...

GadgetKen is correct. I had a couple of euros or so left on mine. I just checked my balance and it came back as zero. May be they did some kind of update that wiped out the balances on some sim...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-02-2010, 21:19
Replies: 39
Views: 27,364
Posted By Bossman
I think I remember your post in Howard Forums....

I think I remember your post in Howard Forums. And I was one of those that recommended Celtrek and also mentioned that you check out this forum. Unfortunately, the global sim market is very dynamic...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-02-2010, 00:28
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By Bossman
I apologize if it sounded that way. I am in no...

I apologize if it sounded that way. I am in no way blaming you at all. It's just that I have been burnt by a few of them, that I now load it up when I am about to use it.

Hopefully, it's just a...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-02-2010, 00:00
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By Bossman
Wow! That's a lot of money to load onto a prepaid...

Wow! That's a lot of money to load onto a prepaid sim. Especially the way a lot of them have proved to be unreliable. You said you can afford to lose it anyway. That's the bottom line...only load...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-01-2010, 16:52
Replies: 15
Views: 28,423
Posted By Bossman
I agree. Considering the insane rates thay charge...

I agree. Considering the insane rates thay charge for data roaming on pay-per-use, it's either you turn off data while roaming or get one of the packages. Especially now that these packages are an...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-01-2010, 12:17
Replies: 15
Views: 28,423
Posted By Bossman
I heard something like that. But like you said,...

I heard something like that. But like you said, it's not publicized. Only the international data add-ons for smart phones are. Still not bad. The $24.99/20MB will do for me. It can be added and...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-01-2010, 19:50
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By Bossman
Yes. I have noticed my balance go down by about...

Yes. I have noticed my balance go down by about that the last 2 months, without using it at all, till it hit negative the last deduction. I agree, they should have mentioned that they have started...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 09-01-2010, 22:57
Replies: 9
Views: 5,716
Posted By Bossman
Current temp here in Chicago is 7 farenheit. It...

Current temp here in Chicago is 7 farenheit. It was -3 this morning. If you factor in the wind chill, it's insane!
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-12-2009, 23:02
Replies: 13
Views: 5,753
Posted By Bossman
That's the way it works. It may not be the best...

That's the way it works. It may not be the best solution for those that need to use it from different countries.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-12-2009, 18:57
Replies: 13
Views: 5,753
Posted By Bossman
Not sure I understand your question. However, you...

Not sure I understand your question. However, you will need to get a local number for each sim/number you want to be reached on.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-12-2009, 16:50
Replies: 13
Views: 5,753
Posted By Bossman
I would use US. Since it’s the US folks that you...

I would use US. Since it’s the US folks that you want to have a local number to reach you anywhere. You will be given a local US number for any contact you enter in your account.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-12-2009, 16:45
Replies: 13
Views: 5,753
Posted By Bossman
Very true. With the double forwarding the...

Very true. With the double forwarding the potential for problems increases. I wonder when google voice will start allowing international call forwarding. It would certainly make them much better.
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-12-2009, 12:31
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By Bossman
My Celtrek sim is no longer registering on any US...

My Celtrek sim is no longer registering on any US networks. Anyone else?

Also, one day last week my credit just disappeared to zero. They did fix the issue after I contacted them and the phone...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-12-2009, 20:39
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By Bossman
My old UserName/Pasword works.

My old UserName/Pasword works.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-11-2009, 14:21
Replies: 237
Views: 66,551
Posted By Bossman
This thread is over a year old, there is updated...

This thread is over a year old, there is updated information about yackie in the thread below. Most folks have probably moved on and not waiting on yackie.
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-11-2009, 23:27
Replies: 17
Views: 5,944
Posted By Bossman
Google voice cannot forward to international...

Google voice cannot forward to international numbers.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-11-2009, 13:20
Replies: 17
Views: 5,944
Posted By Bossman
There are several VOIP carriers that you can use....

There are several VOIP carriers that you can use. You just have to compare their rates. For example you can look into voicestick/myGlobalTalk, les.net, kall8, Skype etc. Some betamax carriers, such...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-11-2009, 11:55
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By Bossman
They do have a website. Now, do they exist? Your...

They do have a website. Now, do they exist? Your guess is about as good as anyone else's. I do not think anyone in this forum believes or thinks much of yackie mobile. There are way too many options...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-11-2009, 11:11
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By Bossman
I dug out my Global roaming sim and it registered...

I dug out my Global roaming sim and it registered here in the US without any problems. I used it quite a bit when I traveled in June. No problems at all.

I agree with christophe, there is no...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-11-2009, 21:21
Replies: 43
Views: 15,272
Posted By Bossman
Another post by

Could this be the same person in the last post here?
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Getting a mobile phone in England...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-10-2009, 23:20
Replies: 43
Views: 15,272
Posted By Bossman
RoadRunnerUS, As mentioned already I think, most...

RoadRunnerUS, As mentioned already I think, most of us here have more than one international sim card. Because there is no one solution. It's a matter of just determining your needs and what is more...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-10-2009, 02:32
Replies: 68
Views: 25,084
Posted By Bossman
Telna lowers yearly fee from $49 to $19

I do not think most folks use Telna, however I just received this email from telna. Makes them a little more attractive. I consider the yearly fee the cost of the DID. Not bad at all at a little less...
Forum: Americas 16-10-2009, 18:36
Replies: 1
Views: 3,175
Posted By Bossman
I have not seen any US sim card that will beat or...

I have not seen any US sim card that will beat or even come close to Tuyo's rates. Tuyo may not be the easiest sim to get though.

TúYo.com - International Rates...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-10-2009, 17:24
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By Bossman
I am not surprised any bit that yackie, even...

I am not surprised any bit that yackie, even though has seen your post, has chosen not to respond to your question.
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