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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-08-2009, 18:11
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By andy
That lack of effort by Yackie is one of the...

That lack of effort by Yackie is one of the reasons why I cant be arsed to take any notice of his diktats to edit the thread title, together with his customary abusive attacks on rivals and...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 20-08-2009, 03:18
Replies: 26
Views: 16,779
Posted By andy
let's have a few more goes on this thread ...

let's have a few more goes on this thread

some of the hints I was dropping earlier were because one group of companies in UK launched a SIM with a UK number but a Hong Kong SIM underneath...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-08-2009, 08:56
Replies: 19
Views: 7,742
Posted By andy
In what way might Global Roaming be more unstable...

In what way might Global Roaming be more unstable than Maxroam, or Searoam not as good as either of them, when the underlying SIM card and other details are exactly the same?

If you want up to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-08-2009, 01:34
Replies: 19
Views: 7,742
Posted By andy
Well, the complaint you are making can be...

Well, the complaint you are making can be levelled at your own post, which is argumentative, incomplete, or just plain wrong

Yes, of course some of the info is out of date, but that is because...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-08-2009, 01:01
Replies: 19
Views: 7,742
Posted By andy
I doubt that everyone will warm to your sense of...

I doubt that everyone will warm to your sense of humour
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 06-08-2009, 01:50
Replies: 9
Views: 4,288
Posted By andy
It seems the regulator didn't like a leak about...

It seems the regulator didn't like a leak about the termination rates deal between Vodafone and 2degrees

NZ regulator censors Vodafone leak: News - Communications - ZDNet Australia...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-08-2009, 18:55
Replies: 53
Views: 17,094
Posted By andy
We'd have to wait for Stu to comment on the...

We'd have to wait for Stu to comment on the instructions, for the practical side of the answer

I believe that despite the IoM number, it's based on TIM identities for Italy and for most of the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-08-2009, 15:21
Replies: 53
Views: 17,094
Posted By andy
That identity and part of the roaming...

That identity and part of the roaming arrangements come from TIM
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 05-08-2009, 15:17
Replies: 9
Views: 4,288
Posted By andy
It launched yesterday (on the 5th) There...

It launched yesterday (on the 5th)

There seem to have been teething problems for some customers signing up, though despite the headlines the network says not many were affected

2degrees...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 05-08-2009, 11:19
Replies: 6
Views: 3,920
Posted By andy
that reminds me of something else

that reminds me of something else
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-08-2009, 10:47
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By andy
As you've noticed, although the FAQ are similar,...

As you've noticed, although the FAQ are similar, the rates certainly are not, and Searoam says 50 cents a minute even in certain EU countries where Maxroam charges more than 3 times as much

It's...
Forum: UK & Ireland 01-08-2009, 17:12
Replies: 80
Views: 28,110
Posted By andy
I haven't checked again recently, but I believe...

I haven't checked again recently, but I believe that to begin with Family was for Vodafone numbers only.
Forum: UK & Ireland 01-08-2009, 17:08
Replies: 80
Views: 28,110
Posted By andy
Welcome to the forum As this is a separate...

Welcome to the forum

As this is a separate subject, I've copied your post and used it to start a new thread about this
...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 01-08-2009, 17:02
Replies: 3
Views: 9,899
Posted By andy
In some countries, such reverse look-ups are not...

In some countries, such reverse look-ups are not allowed, for data protection reasons. And it's quite likely most mobile phones are by default ex-directory anyway. So I wouldn't count on finding...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-07-2009, 16:06
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By andy
Can either of our new members tell us whether...

Can either of our new members tell us whether Searoam has a facility for, and whether they've had success, getting local landline numbers to attach to the SIM card?

This is something that Maxroam...
Forum: UK & Ireland 31-07-2009, 10:17
Replies: 80
Views: 28,110
Posted By andy
True, but UK calls can be made more cheaply ...

True, but UK calls can be made more cheaply

There are add-on bundles which last 30 days, called Freedom Packs, of 100 minutes for £10, 200 minutes for £15, 300 for £20, load of text messages with...
Forum: Greece and Cyprus 31-07-2009, 09:24
Replies: 2
Views: 3,596
Posted By andy
I don't know the answer, but if Canada is not...

I don't know the answer, but if Canada is not included at that rate you could set up an account with callthrough access on a number in USA
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-07-2009, 09:17
Replies: 53
Views: 17,094
Posted By andy
Why do people keep changing the subject to...

Why do people keep changing the subject to discuss different products on the wrong threads? Would you visit a friend's house and then talk to someone else who came, but totally ignore the hosts?...
Forum: UK & Ireland 25-07-2009, 10:53
Replies: 22
Views: 12,708
Posted By andy
About 200,000 in UK in Sept 2008, apparently, and...

About 200,000 in UK in Sept 2008, apparently, and then no growth for a few months

- which is presumably why, after rumours for a few weeks, it's been announced that Blyk will cose down as an MVNO...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-07-2009, 10:14
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By andy
It's not up to me to set your company's ethics,...

It's not up to me to set your company's ethics, but for several months your website still promoted sale of your old product without any mention that it no longer worked, while you have been promoting...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-07-2009, 23:46
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By andy
As Yackie apparently cannot be arsed to update...

As Yackie apparently cannot be arsed to update its own website for over 6 months, I don't see why people keep naively wasting their breath asking on here
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-07-2009, 23:38
Replies: 14
Views: 7,175
Posted By andy
Please read the comments from the previous thread...

Please read the comments from the previous thread I've merged this with:

this forum is mainly a group of interested users, and can't give advice on business terms behind the scenes

we don't...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-07-2009, 21:12
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By andy
no problem - my post was from the ferry, then I...

no problem - my post was from the ferry, then I didn't get home until 3 am, then went out at 8 ...

but actually I was also intending to merge it, as the coming soon discussion is still the same
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-07-2009, 23:38
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By andy
I will split the thread when I get home or in the...

I will split the thread when I get home or in the morning
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-07-2009, 22:09
Replies: 77
Views: 34,377
Posted By andy
The Voipjet pricelist indicates two-thirds of not...

The Voipjet pricelist indicates two-thirds of not much at all

I don't think you can make broad assumptions based on the tariffs of just one carrier, especially when they are incompetent enough to...
Forum: Europe 08-07-2009, 18:32
Replies: 13
Views: 7,720
Posted By andy
Some German SIMs, such as Solomo Pro and Fonic,...

Some German SIMs, such as Solomo Pro and Fonic, have rates of 9 cents a minute to USA, cheaper than Callbackworld and almost all callback providers
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-07-2009, 22:27
Replies: 109
Views: 48,393
Posted By andy
Why? Neither Jersey Telecom or any other Jersey...

Why? Neither Jersey Telecom or any other Jersey network offers similar products at the moment, and porting across territories is impossible
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 02-07-2009, 14:42
Replies: 5
Views: 2,385
Posted By andy
You didn't introduce or describe your experience...

You didn't introduce or describe your experience of using the product, just a pure cut-and-paste of PR material
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 01-07-2009, 23:23
Replies: 5
Views: 2,385
Posted By andy
Kindly don't insult our intelligence by copying...

Kindly don't insult our intelligence by copying and pasting press releases, thanks

and ...



Actually, it seems that its 23 cent a minute rates to European mobiles is actually more than O2...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-06-2009, 22:47
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By andy
I assumed that this was about a dual-ID SIM, not...

I assumed that this was about a dual-ID SIM, not dual-SIM phones
Forum: Europe 24-06-2009, 23:43
Replies: 11
Views: 5,722
Posted By andy
Yes, but 10p/min to Brazil, compared to 4p on...

Yes, but 10p/min to Brazil, compared to 4p on some of the others
Forum: Europe 24-06-2009, 09:41
Replies: 11
Views: 5,722
Posted By andy
I'd also suggest Vodafone, especailly for the...

I'd also suggest Vodafone, especailly for the roaming calls later on. There are add-on monthly bundles called Freedom Packs e.g. 300 minutes for £20, and it seems the inclusive calls can even be used...
Forum: UK & Ireland 24-06-2009, 09:28
Replies: 1
Views: 3,587
Posted By andy
It is a contract, and you have to give payment...

It is a contract, and you have to give payment details. But you can have Skype using a prepaid SIM anyway, free for life with no top-up needed. Also, for a top-up of £5 in 90 days, some data...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-06-2009, 22:06
Replies: 15
Views: 4,536
Posted By andy
In fact it seems that in some countries there are...

In fact it seems that in some countries there are several or even all the local networks available on Passport now.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-06-2009, 11:30
Replies: 109
Views: 48,393
Posted By andy
Let's confine the discussion to the issues we're...

Let's confine the discussion to the issues we're interested in, not childish personal character assassination
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-06-2009, 21:55
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By andy
They still mention having a +354 number ...

They still mention having a +354 number ...
Forum: UK & Ireland 16-06-2009, 10:31
Replies: 10
Views: 5,193
Posted By andy
interesting that it's ok while using phone as...

interesting that it's ok while using phone as modem, but by dongle, I actually meant one of those USB plug-in modem things, of which I have a couple on order for fairly daft promotional prices

is...
Forum: UK & Ireland 15-06-2009, 20:14
Replies: 10
Views: 5,193
Posted By andy
Was this in a phone or dongle, or both?

Was this in a phone or dongle, or both?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-06-2009, 15:35
Replies: 14
Views: 7,175
Posted By andy
No. As you'll see if you take more of a...

No.

As you'll see if you take more of a look around, the vast majority of this forum's users are interested amateurs, with a few who are dealers and resellers.

You need to conduct more of...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 11-06-2009, 15:02
Replies: 6
Views: 4,630
Posted By andy
I could be wrong, but my guess would be that it...

I could be wrong, but my guess would be that it would keep the user listening to something, automatically answer the callback without the user realising, then connect to the ringing tone etc, thus...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 02-06-2009, 21:46
Replies: 30
Views: 17,413
Posted By andy
Here is a slight advantage to their Java client...

Here is a slight advantage to their Java client then, as non-answer at a destination cost me nothing for the first leg to my mobile, only a 1c fee.
Forum: France 02-06-2009, 10:50
Replies: 12
Views: 8,139
Posted By andy
Mobiho can be added to the group that inquisitor...

Mobiho can be added to the group that inquisitor found, but it seems to me that all per minute deals in France are expensive.

Simyo is 19c/min to France, and the credit expiry seems to look a...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-06-2009, 23:35
Replies: 19
Views: 5,233
Posted By andy
Various VoIP providers would set you up with an...

Various VoIP providers would set you up with an account, the number itself free to maybe $3 a month, then whatever their tariff per minute.

Or there are a couple of firms such as Freedigits...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-06-2009, 23:18
Replies: 9
Views: 6,387
Posted By andy
The vistream brands Sunsim and Solomo work fine...

The vistream brands Sunsim and Solomo work fine in Germany, not using callback.

As Sunsim told me a couple of years ago: on some older phones, the profile isn't automatically selected, so when...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-06-2009, 23:04
Replies: 19
Views: 5,233
Posted By andy
Welcome ekit is on the market at the...

Welcome

ekit is on the market at the moment. The others you list, plus easyroam and some more, are resellers of the same underlying product, so will presumably all have them arrive in stock at...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-06-2009, 22:52
Replies: 3
Views: 2,229
Posted By andy
Right. The OP has decided which product to be...

Right. The OP has decided which product to be interested in, probably by reading quite a bit of this forum.

If not, then be advised to read further, as there are other offers.

We don't need...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 31-05-2009, 12:47
Replies: 7
Views: 4,255
Posted By andy
1c connection on JV a few days ago

1c connection on JV a few days ago
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 28-05-2009, 22:40
Replies: 30
Views: 17,413
Posted By andy
read Voipbuster | Go mobile with Voipbuster!...

read Voipbuster | Go mobile with Voipbuster! (http://www.voipbuster.com/en/mobile.html#client)



most mobiles, depending on Java version

works for all retail brands, though I don't know...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-05-2009, 20:41
Replies: 15
Views: 7,601
Posted By andy
Roaming in or from USA has always been more...

Roaming in or from USA has always been more expensive than other places, and you probably need to knock on the door of the US networks and ask them why. Same for others such as India. My guess is...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 26-05-2009, 22:26
Replies: 30
Views: 17,413
Posted By andy
For a simpler method, why not try the Betamax...

For a simpler method, why not try the Betamax mobile Java client? It works with their retail brands, so would probably be ok with a VT account.
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