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Forum: Americas 14-04-2007, 00:06
Replies: 11
Views: 6,535
Posted By snidely
As I recall, Boost is a Nextel reseller. Nextel...

As I recall, Boost is a Nextel reseller. Nextel uses a proprietary protocol called iden. I might be wrong again, but I think phones are expensive and outside of a handful of countries, they would...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-04-2007, 23:54
Replies: 29
Views: 8,611
Posted By snidely
Of course those of us in the USA would use our...

Of course those of us in the USA would use our regular phone - and, supposedly it is illegal for us to go to Cuba. Travelers have to go hours out of the way via Mexico (or Canada), even though Cuba...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-04-2007, 23:54
Replies: 29
Views: 8,611
Posted By snidely
Of course those of us in the USA would use our...

Of course those of us in the USA would use our regular phone - and, supposedly it is illegal for us to go to Cuba. Travelers have to go hours out of the way via Mexico (or Canada), even though Cuba...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-04-2007, 23:32
Replies: 29
Views: 8,611
Posted By snidely
In the U.S. you can dial any number from a cell...

In the U.S. you can dial any number from a cell phone that you can dial from a landline. There are numerous companies like pingo and onesuite. Another that seems to be popular on various forums is...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-04-2007, 21:28
Replies: 29
Views: 8,611
Posted By snidely
1. It doesn't pay to use any of the "Int'l" SIM...

1. It doesn't pay to use any of the "Int'l" SIM cards in the U.S. Most have to charge $1.00 to $1.50/min. Prepaids here are less than 25 cents and most are under 15 cents/min.
2. Calling an...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-04-2007, 21:11
Replies: 11
Views: 5,571
Posted By snidely
Looking at the comprehensive chart I created last...

Looking at the comprehensive chart I created last month:

Cingular charges - 1.99/min.
T-Mobile charges - 4.99!

You would have to make sure intl. roaming is acttivated. A Sprint or Verizon...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-04-2007, 00:03
Replies: 29
Views: 8,611
Posted By snidely
I think the general consensus here is that Hop is...

I think the general consensus here is that Hop is the most expensive of any of the intl. SIMS. Outgoing, at 95 cents is quite high. In fact, you can roam in many countries w. a U.S. T-Mobile or...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-04-2007, 22:20
Replies: 15
Views: 5,560
Posted By snidely
A year and a half ago, Movistar def. didn't work...

A year and a half ago, Movistar def. didn't work much south of the Cancun airport or anywhere else on the Yucatan til you got to Merida.
I was roaming on my grandfathered T-M plan and Movistar...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-03-2007, 21:59
Replies: 28
Views: 11,637
Posted By snidely
I got the same email early today (U.S. time). ...

I got the same email early today (U.S. time). None of these countries show up yet in either their rate calculator or their coverage list.
When they do, I'll issue ver. 1.2 of my comparison rate...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-03-2007, 19:27
Replies: 49
Views: 19,458
Posted By snidely
DRN - CelTrek, I assume, issues "virtual...

DRN -
CelTrek, I assume, issues "virtual numbers" - something involving E-1 servers, SIP servers etc. The call does NOT pass thru a physical location in Florida, but wherever the E-1 server is. ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-03-2007, 03:48
Replies: 32
Views: 77,699
Posted By snidely
You were right - did put incoming where outgoing...

You were right - did put incoming where outgoing was. Did same for Argentina.
And left UM's Peru's rates (which are also the same) out altogether. All listed on their web site today in the same...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-03-2007, 20:33
Replies: 32
Views: 77,699
Posted By snidely
Send me your email. I am hoping the moderator...

Send me your email. I am hoping the moderator will post the PDF file here. Less than 30K.
I'll post the. xls file at those other sites tomorrow. It is 69K.

...mike
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-03-2007, 04:09
Replies: 32
Views: 77,699
Posted By snidely
Re: Calling a +423 mobile. Our landline LD...

Re: Calling a +423 mobile.

Our landline LD carrier is: IDT. (idt.net).
From their web site: Liechtenstein 423 9¢ 9¢

They make no distinction between landline and cellular! 18 months...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-03-2007, 02:37
Replies: 32
Views: 77,699
Posted By snidely
Re: IOM rates. There was a "high end"...

Re: IOM rates.
There was a "high end" telephony conf. about 10 days ago in S.F. sponsored by oreillynet.com. There were at least 200 people there from all over the world.
No - I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-03-2007, 21:50
Replies: 32
Views: 77,699
Posted By snidely
See edited post above and let me know if that...

See edited post above and let me know if that works. They both worked for me on tests.

Thanks.

My main problem with creating the chart is that different carriers list Bosnia, Serbia etc....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-03-2007, 20:06
Replies: 32
Views: 77,699
Posted By snidely
Chart comparing Roaming Rates for 4 intl. SIMS in 190 countries

Also included are the 2 U.S. GSM carriers.

I had a hard time finding easy to grab Manx rates. As mentioned on the chart, the Manx card I used, "National Geographic - Talk Abroad", seems to have...
Forum: Americas 11-03-2007, 07:36
Replies: 7
Views: 4,947
Posted By snidely
I see this is an old thread, but thought I would...

I see this is an old thread, but thought I would jump in.

Both Cingular (at 2.99 or 1.99 depending on plan) and U.S. T-Mobile (at $4.99!) list Ecuador. TravelSIM and United Mobile don't list...
Forum: Americas 11-03-2007, 07:13
Replies: 13
Views: 6,472
Posted By snidely
Nobody has mentioned that U.S. Cingular users can...

Nobody has mentioned that U.S. Cingular users can roam in Mexico for 59 cents/min. (Cost for both incoming and back to the U.S. (and I assume calls within Mexico). As DRN mentioned above, U.S....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-03-2007, 22:47
Replies: 8
Views: 2,931
Posted By snidely
Hate to admit it - forgot how to zip a file. ...

Hate to admit it - forgot how to zip a file. It's been years. I'll attach it in PDF form. If someone wants the Excel file, I'll email it.

I had trouble in a couple areas. Different companies...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-03-2007, 17:13
Replies: 8
Views: 2,931
Posted By snidely
How Do I post a "chart" here?

Being bored one nite - I have created a chart comparing the roaming rates in EVERY country for CelTrek, Travelsim, and United Mobile. I also list rates for Cingular and U.S. T-Mobile.

It is in...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-03-2007, 23:22
Replies: 5
Views: 2,788
Posted By snidely
I called them and they said it was a Lichtenstein...

I called them and they said it was a Lichtenstein number. (They spelled the country name wrong below-)
I was confused because I think I saw somewhere else on their site that it was a UK number....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-03-2007, 22:00
Replies: 5
Views: 2,788
Posted By snidely
TalkAbroad?

This appears to be a Manx brand that was mentioned this week, I am told, in the Wall Street Journal. I don't subscribe, so don't know anything more. Reason it was in the WSJ was they are...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-03-2007, 22:52
Replies: 6
Views: 2,309
Posted By snidely
DR - I was one of those who didn't get billed by...

DR - I was one of those who didn't get billed by Omnipoint/Voicestream/TM. As I recall, I did get billed on some trips, but not others.
(Of course no one racks up intl. miles like you -except,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-02-2007, 23:29
Replies: 2
Views: 2,118
Posted By snidely
They seem to say that you are calling a...

They seem to say that you are calling a Lictenstein number elsewhere on their site.
===
Making and Receving Calls:
When you make a call, charges begin only when the other party answers the call...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-02-2007, 03:46
Replies: 37
Views: 15,860
Posted By snidely
For the caller, there is no diff. between calling...

For the caller, there is no diff. between calling a U.S. or Canadian landline or a U.S. or Canadian cell. IOW, if you can call a U.S. landline free, you can call a U.S. cell phone free. There is...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-01-2007, 16:46
Replies: 17
Views: 5,322
Posted By snidely
For many people, the extra $10 to even $20 is...

For many people, the extra $10 to even $20 is well worth the price to know that's one less thing to deal with when you land. After all, what's $20 when you are spending more than 100 times that on...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-10-2006, 18:36
Replies: 3
Views: 2,603
Posted By snidely
Quote from Yackie site added to "rates": ...

Quote from Yackie site added to "rates":


* Prices are in USD per minute rounded up to the nearest cent. They are exclusive of RPP and VAT where applicable. These rates apply 24 hours per...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-10-2006, 00:12
Replies: 18
Views: 5,476
Posted By snidely
If someone provides names/URLs of these...

If someone provides names/URLs of these "rebrands", I'll do some of the grunt work to make a chart as to offers etc.
I am not volunteering to buy 20 SIM cards :D

...mike
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-09-2006, 02:25
Replies: 20
Views: 5,443
Posted By snidely
Like everyone else, I can make outgoing. No...

Like everyone else, I can make outgoing. No incoming. No refund.
When I ordered it ($100+) - I remember stating in an email that I would be the first to take a chance.
I knew I was...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-09-2006, 01:26
Replies: 20
Views: 5,443
Posted By snidely
[SIZE=7] Lots of UM users here and a few of us...

[SIZE=7] Lots of UM users here and a few of us would be Yackie users. I just did a search here on all the Intl. Cards posted.

Why doesn't everyone here use some provider w. an IOM number? To...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-08-2006, 08:14
Replies: 8
Views: 2,913
Posted By snidely
Re: L6 quad band I bought mine (actually...

Re: L6 quad band

I bought mine (actually bot 2) off Ebay. They were new and unlocked - BUT - were obviously originally built by Moto as a tri-band and then some modification was made to turn...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-08-2006, 18:38
Replies: 8
Views: 2,913
Posted By snidely
Just for your info - My Quad band L6 dials out...

Just for your info - My Quad band L6 dials out just fine w. Yackie. I am not a techie, but Yackie seems to use the same dial out/callback method as my UM did - and I assume these other intl. cards. ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-07-2006, 19:38
Replies: 113
Views: 19,910
Posted By snidely
As Bossman mentioned, ask for a tracking no. ...

As Bossman mentioned, ask for a tracking no. Mine was sent fm. Israel on 7/20 and was in my hands before noon on July 24.

...mike
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-07-2006, 02:06
Replies: 113
Views: 19,910
Posted By snidely
Further testing by me: 1. The ID doesn't...

Further testing by me:

1. The ID doesn't show up on calls. It does show up in the form of a text msg. on unansered calls, and is vocalized by the VM system when you pick up a msg.

2. The...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 25-07-2006, 23:03
Replies: 113
Views: 19,910
Posted By snidely
UPDATE ON MY YACKIE SERVICE I had my...

UPDATE ON MY YACKIE SERVICE

I had my Yackie SIM about 3 weeks before others here got theirs last week. My review is earlier in this thread or in another Yackie thread here.

I can now see...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 25-07-2006, 20:11
Replies: 49
Views: 11,562
Posted By snidely
A couple weeks ago I was having a few calls (that...

A couple weeks ago I was having a few calls (that lasted 1 to 15 min) billed for 120 min. each! These are calls sent to a Costa Rica mobile. I guess all calls are cut off automatically after 2 hrs....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 25-07-2006, 02:07
Replies: 49
Views: 11,562
Posted By snidely
Bruce - I am somewhat technically challenged...

Bruce -
I am somewhat technically challenged - especially when in comes to terminology. What is a "bridge"? From your description, do you dial into your system and get a line "dial tone" by...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-07-2006, 00:06
Replies: 34
Views: 9,229
Posted By snidely
Unlocked? Of course. Wouldn't have anything...

Unlocked? Of course. Wouldn't have anything else.

I keep my phones for years. My everday phone is a tri-band phone that I have had for 3 or maybe 4? years. The problem is it doesn't work on...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-07-2006, 23:51
Replies: 49
Views: 11,562
Posted By snidely
IF you can wait a month or so - maybe Yackie...

IF you can wait a month or so - maybe Yackie (www.yackiemobile.com) will have their system running smoothly. They are a startup discussed in other threads here. They have roaming in 160 countries. ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-07-2006, 21:10
Replies: 34
Views: 9,229
Posted By snidely
Karen - I have a new Moto #L6 coming which...

Karen -
I have a new Moto #L6 coming which should be delievered by Mon. I'll email you then and we can meet somewhere - we'll have to flip to see who pays the bridge toll. As said, you can...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-07-2006, 02:40
Replies: 34
Views: 9,229
Posted By snidely
Karen - The trouble with UM is that it can...

Karen -
The trouble with UM is that it can cost anywhere from 35? to $1/min. to call a LIctenstein mobile (UM) number. You might want to check w. your LD carrier to see what the cost will be. It...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-07-2006, 05:46
Replies: 34
Views: 9,229
Posted By snidely
Since the OP is a "newbie", I wouldn't rec. UM. ...

Since the OP is a "newbie", I wouldn't rec. UM. She doesn't even have a cel phone here!
UM's service is NOT standard and would be diff. for a newbie to understand. Using UM would not be good...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-07-2006, 23:51
Replies: 7
Views: 2,382
Posted By snidely
I did get a faulty SIM fm. UM a year ago. Tried...

I did get a faulty SIM fm. UM a year ago. Tried it in 4 diff. phones. They sent me a new one. First time that ever happened.

...mike
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-07-2006, 18:41
Replies: 2
Views: 2,053
Posted By snidely
Don't think this has been posted here. Maybe I'm...

Don't think this has been posted here. Maybe I'm in the wrong forum?

http://www.roaming.gsmeurope.org/index.cfm ('http://www.roaming.gsmeurope.org/index.cfm')

Shows various charges for...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-07-2006, 19:37
Replies: 113
Views: 19,910
Posted By snidely
My review: Incoming call, about 3 min.,...

My review:

Incoming call, about 3 min., was surprisingly good quality. Not landline quality, but pretty damn good. If it is this good most of the time - Yackie will be excellent to use. ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-07-2006, 17:33
Replies: 113
Views: 19,910
Posted By snidely
I would like someone here help me put my Yackie...

I would like someone here help me put my Yackie Card thru some tests so we both can report back.
PM me w. your phone number. (Or PM me and I'll send you my number - don't want to post it...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-07-2006, 20:15
Replies: 113
Views: 19,910
Posted By snidely
Follow-up to my question to VladS about "native...

Follow-up to my question to VladS about "native numbering".

I am guessing the "native number" would be the Israeli mobile number keyed to the SIM card? If so, to call an Israeli mobile via most...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-07-2006, 18:03
Replies: 113
Views: 19,910
Posted By snidely
What is "native numbering"? I would pay...

What is "native numbering"?

I would pay for the added expense of having a non-local number if it meant increased quality.

...mike

I sent you a PM.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-07-2006, 17:54
Replies: 113
Views: 19,910
Posted By snidely
BUT - if you have a local number from Yackie -...

BUT - if you have a local number from Yackie - the caller (assuming he is also local) isn't paying anything extra.

...mike
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-07-2006, 17:51
Replies: 113
Views: 19,910
Posted By snidely
I think the number assignment to a local Oakland,...

I think the number assignment to a local Oakland, Ca. number caused a minor hold-up. When I first signed up, local numbers were not an option on the web site ordering menu. I was assigned one of...
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