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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-07-2006, 02:44
Replies: 34
Views: 9,229
Posted By snaimon
You'll have different opinions. UM and CBW...

You'll have different opinions.

UM and CBW are different, but you can/should use them together in Europe.

Don't recommend MOBAL

Don't recommend UM for US.

PERSONALLY, see if you have a...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-07-2006, 00:05
Replies: 7
Views: 2,382
Posted By snaimon
Such things DO happen. I purchased 2 T-MO...

Such things DO happen. I purchased 2 T-MO prepaid SIMs off Ebay several years ago. At the time I had a Treo 180 and 2 Moto P-280s. One worked perfectly in both phones. One would only work in the...
Forum: Germany 15-07-2006, 23:28
Replies: 19
Views: 7,031
Posted By snaimon
They say 900 is better than 1800 overall. If you...

They say 900 is better than 1800 overall. If you are in large cities, it probably won't matter. I don't hink you are going to find bargain rates to the UK on cell phones. Try a calling card or...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 15-07-2006, 21:34
Replies: 4
Views: 3,262
Posted By snaimon
IF you want to give out your CBW PIN2DEST info to...

IF you want to give out your CBW PIN2DEST info to your relatives, that would work. Of course YOU will be paying the bill. Then as DRN says, have them call your UM SIM as use that for the most part...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 15-07-2006, 18:40
Replies: 4
Views: 3,262
Posted By snaimon
You might want to look at the pinned discussion...

You might want to look at the pinned discussion on Americans going overseas.

Not knowing the EXACT rates on your PORTUGESE SIM.....

You do not say how many phones you have; I try to have one...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-07-2006, 23:57
Replies: 59
Views: 11,835
Posted By snaimon
There seem to be lots of 'yanks' who have bought...

There seem to be lots of 'yanks' who have bought the Yackie SIM and are posting, so I figured I'd show my political color a bit. A bit of humor (?) to lighten up the discussion, I thought. Folks...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-07-2006, 16:38
Replies: 59
Views: 11,835
Posted By snaimon
No, it goes something like There is an old...

No, it goes something like

There is an old saying in TN, I know we have one in TX.....

fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice...................... you can't get fooled again....

or was...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-07-2006, 02:04
Replies: 59
Views: 11,835
Posted By snaimon
USUALLY.... speaking from some Ebay experiences...

USUALLY.... speaking from some Ebay experiences here - I think the credit card company will issue a temporary credit and send out a formal dispute letter to the card holder. The card holder must...
Forum: Europe 12-07-2006, 23:14
Replies: 7
Views: 2,543
Posted By snaimon
I did indeed misread the article. From...

I did indeed misread the article.

From teltarif today:

'Demnach w?rde ein ankommendes Gespr?ch im Ausland momentan f?r den Endkunden 16,5 Cent pro Minute kosten. Telefonate innerhalb des...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-07-2006, 23:04
Replies: 0
Views: 1,719
Posted By snaimon
http://www.teltarif.de/arch/2006/kw28/s22343.html...

http://www.teltarif.de/arch/2006/kw28/s22343.html ('http://www.teltarif.de/arch/2006/kw28/s22343.html')

FINALLY! 3 full pages on info on international SIM cards.

"too nice to be true"....
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-07-2006, 22:55
Replies: 16
Views: 4,062
Posted By snaimon
My SIM registers as usaul on Cingy here in VA. ...

My SIM registers as usaul on Cingy here in VA. Balance works OK, too.

If another SIM works in the phone and it registers on a US network, it is not the phone.
Can you search available...
Forum: Europe 12-07-2006, 19:05
Replies: 7
Views: 2,543
Posted By snaimon
I think those are the WHOLESALE prices. Retail...

I think those are the WHOLESALE prices. Retail may be 30% higher.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-07-2006, 18:52
Replies: 113
Views: 19,910
Posted By snaimon
Test report VA to snidely.... Using MCI...

Test report VA to snidely....

Using MCI calling card, snidely and I had a nice converstaion. Delay in dialing when I dialed - hard to guess, may 5 - 15 seconds. Never can tell will these calling...
Forum: Americas 09-07-2006, 17:42
Replies: 14
Views: 6,823
Posted By snaimon
The OP has a triband phone, so the "full"...

The OP has a triband phone, so the "full" Cingular footprint is of little use to him UNLESS he buys another phone with 850 band.

TRUE, 1900 Cingular coverage may be better than T-MO.

Again, I...
Forum: Europe 08-07-2006, 23:05
Replies: 18
Views: 4,055
Posted By snaimon
teltarif.de has 2 stories.... both from the...

teltarif.de has 2 stories.... both from the industy viewpoint.

FREE INBOUND is going to kill them - TMO boss says. BITKOM totally against new roaming regulations. The market place will fix it...
Forum: Americas 08-07-2006, 19:08
Replies: 14
Views: 6,823
Posted By snaimon
I do agree with Bossman. HOWEVER, it would be...

I do agree with Bossman. HOWEVER, it would be good to hear some confirmation about WEST COAST USA coverage of T-MO prepaid. Chicago is NOT West Coast. Neither is Richmond, VA.

OTOH, it is clear...
Forum: Americas 07-07-2006, 18:47
Replies: 14
Views: 6,823
Posted By snaimon
Ebay. Do you have a friend in US? Work out...

Ebay. Do you have a friend in US? Work out something with him or her. I think most Ebay sellers of US SIMs will NOT ship overseas. I have seen US SIMs on EBAY.DE.

You can also wait until you...
Forum: Americas 07-07-2006, 18:37
Replies: 14
Views: 6,823
Posted By snaimon
Cingy has lots of 850 coverage. I can't speak...

Cingy has lots of 850 coverage. I can't speak for the W coast. Here on the E coast, 1900 should give you decent coverage in major cities & highways.

Bottom line -- my opinion:

BETTER would be...
Forum: Europe 06-07-2006, 20:19
Replies: 4
Views: 1,921
Posted By snaimon
Some dealers are reporting that Schwarzfunk has...

Some dealers are reporting that Schwarzfunk has asked them to pull all current advertising. EITHER they are folding or re-working their offer. Some speculation the blau is buying them out.
Forum: Mobile Phones 05-07-2006, 16:35
Replies: 1
Views: 3,705
Posted By snaimon
PERSONALLY: Buy here; if multiple phones,...

PERSONALLY:

Buy here; if multiple phones, then the same model so accessories can back up each other.

Not so dependent on dual, tri or quad bands.... depends on if you get camera, somethin new,...
Forum: Europe 05-07-2006, 12:53
Replies: 4
Views: 2,324
Posted By snaimon
Im Gegensatz zu bob kann Yesss! auch von...

Im Gegensatz zu bob kann Yesss! auch von deutschen Kunden, die z.B. in ?sterreich Urlaub machen, genutzt werden. Daf?r gibt es neben dem neuen Preismodell auch einen Prepaid-Tarif. Dabei betr?gt der...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-07-2006, 03:16
Replies: 4
Views: 1,966
Posted By snaimon
Hello,Stan,Thank you so much for your kind...

Hello,Stan,Thank you so much for your kind question, yes ,the sim card with voicemail but not GPRS and WAP.the country code of the SIM card is 372,if people want to call you,they just need dial 372...
Forum: Germany 04-07-2006, 23:32
Replies: 24
Views: 12,040
Posted By snaimon
Thanks for the answer(s). I suspect these...

Thanks for the answer(s).

I suspect these Ebay sellers are NOT the person who originally registered. The ads often say registered to a company. Do I understand correctly that if only ONE party,...
Forum: Germany 04-07-2006, 19:59
Replies: 24
Views: 12,040
Posted By snaimon
Maybe I asked this before.... So these...

Maybe I asked this before....

So these people selling SIMs on Ebay (us & de) as anonymous.....
Low or zero balance....

Is that LEGAL? IF one should buy one of these, will the hotlines even...
Forum: Europe 04-07-2006, 19:52
Replies: 4
Views: 2,324
Posted By snaimon
http://www.teltarif.de/arch/2006/kw27/s22231.html...

http://www.teltarif.de/arch/2006/kw27/s22231.html ('http://www.teltarif.de/arch/2006/kw27/s22231.html')

Too bad this is not contagious to other EU countries!
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-07-2006, 19:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,853
Posted By snaimon
I forgot to give the link to ebay.de where this...

I forgot to give the link to ebay.de where this product is currently selling.

http://cgi.ebay.de/OneWorld-OneSIM-ueber-1...1QQcmdZViewItem...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-07-2006, 17:53
Replies: 3
Views: 1,853
Posted By snaimon
http://www.oneworld-onesim.de/...

http://www.oneworld-onesim.de/ ('http://www.oneworld-onesim.de/') -- choose between German or English

FREE inbound in Mexico and Argentina, among others

SMSC +44

sms 39 ecents to send
...
Forum: Mobile Phones 04-07-2006, 17:37
Replies: 5
Views: 4,617
Posted By snaimon
Never had a bb. Had 3 Treos and now have an MDA....

Never had a bb. Had 3 Treos and now have an MDA. Much like a bb, but NOT the 'real thing.'

If unlocked, they all fired up with a foreign SIM. I never tried internet browsing overseas, but I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-07-2006, 19:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,966
Posted By snaimon
I am still awaiting a reply from their staff. ...

I am still awaiting a reply from their staff. Stan
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-07-2006, 19:29
Replies: 8
Views: 2,041
Posted By snaimon
Correct. Ghana is a DESTINATION country, not an...

Correct. Ghana is a DESTINATION country, not an ORIGIN country. Sorry. THEREFORE, I doubt it has inbound.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-07-2006, 23:57
Replies: 8
Views: 2,041
Posted By snaimon
Supposedly United Mobile works there. 09 also...

Supposedly United Mobile works there. 09 also lists it. Those seem to be the only 2.

Never been there myself and tested it.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-07-2006, 22:27
Replies: 4
Views: 1,966
Posted By snaimon
Pandaphone..... sorry for wrong title. ...

Pandaphone..... sorry for wrong title.

While scanning Ebay US I found this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...mMakeTrack=true...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-06-2006, 13:44
Replies: 16
Views: 3,677
Posted By snaimon
Yes. The relationship 1. CALLBACK TRIGGER # to...

Yes. The relationship 1. CALLBACK TRIGGER # to 2. # TO BE CALLED BACK is the key. When any phone dials 1, 2 will be called. My understanding and experience.
Forum: Europe 30-06-2006, 00:07
Replies: 2
Views: 2,064
Posted By snaimon
http://www.teltarif.de/arch/2006/kw26/s22174.html...

http://www.teltarif.de/arch/2006/kw26/s22174.html ('http://www.teltarif.de/arch/2006/kw26/s22174.html')

Ausl?ndische Handys zum Inlandspreis anrufen

Service kostet einen Dollar pro Woche ...
Forum: Europe 28-06-2006, 23:56
Replies: 18
Views: 4,052
Posted By snaimon
You wrote that you would like to pick up all the...

You wrote that you would like to pick up all the charges. How many parties will be calling YOU?

I have a UM card and have asked family, friends and work to leave voice mail messages on my work or...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-06-2006, 23:46
Replies: 16
Views: 3,677
Posted By snaimon
IF you get the UM card, you also get a service...

IF you get the UM card, you also get a service PIN2DEST or you can setup callbacks to 2 other #s. With PIN2DEST you give your children, friends, work your PIN for PIN2DEST and they can call your UM...
Forum: Europe 28-06-2006, 12:43
Replies: 72
Views: 109,909
Posted By snaimon
I have removed the PIN protection from the 2 D1...

I have removed the PIN protection from the 2 D1 and SIMYO cards, so it is NOT a German thing. Just used the feature on my phone to change it.

Sold an ECO Global SIM and the new owner said the SIM...
Forum: Europe 28-06-2006, 03:21
Replies: 72
Views: 109,909
Posted By snaimon
Let's put some realistic #s to it AND correct me...

Let's put some realistic #s to it AND correct me if I am wrong:

Prices in Euros

Start pack cost 20 with 10 Euro credit so raw cost is 10 Euros

Roaming rate say German SIM roaming in FR 1.59...
Forum: Europe 28-06-2006, 02:45
Replies: 72
Views: 109,909
Posted By snaimon
Did you write them in German or English? That...

Did you write them in German or English? That may be powerlifter's handicap.
He probably has not tried. What are the chances the Voda-de hotline folks speak English?

When I call my Viktor Vox...
Forum: Europe 28-06-2006, 01:46
Replies: 72
Views: 109,909
Posted By snaimon
You both make valid points. Thanks for adding! ...

You both make valid points. Thanks for adding!

As I noted, my post was just a starter. There have been so many recent questions from various US individuals. I thought it might help to collect...
Forum: Europe 27-06-2006, 20:33
Replies: 72
Views: 109,909
Posted By snaimon
Here is my attempt to provide some general...

Here is my attempt to provide some general guidance for Americans going to Europe or overseas.

1. Start your planning and research early!

2. Europe uses GSM 900 and 1800 bands and 240 volts...
Forum: Germany 27-06-2006, 03:41
Replies: 24
Views: 12,040
Posted By snaimon
http://www.prepaidgsm.net/en/germany.html...

http://www.prepaidgsm.net/en/germany.html ('http://www.prepaidgsm.net/en/germany.html')

gives you all the German operators, including PennyMobile. As I noted, most starter packs cost around 20 Es...
Forum: Germany 27-06-2006, 02:05
Replies: 24
Views: 12,040
Posted By snaimon
Helena: Why are you fixated on an O2 card? ...

Helena:

Why are you fixated on an O2 card? The only advantage I see is that if your German friends all have O2, then you are better off as calls to them are cheaper for you and if they call you,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 25-06-2006, 19:33
Replies: 5
Views: 2,087
Posted By snaimon
You might check out Ebay. There is a UM card for...

You might check out Ebay. There is a UM card for sale there on a buy it now for $60 -- that seller is in MA. I believe there are also French and Spanish locals as DR suggested available on Ebay. ...
Forum: Americas 24-06-2006, 01:20
Replies: 26
Views: 10,150
Posted By snaimon
Here a ref to HOFO: ...

Here a ref to HOFO:

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php...05&page=5&pp=15 ('http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=940405&page=5&pp=15')

One poster writes:

".....Roaming minutes...
Forum: Americas 20-06-2006, 18:08
Replies: 26
Views: 10,150
Posted By snaimon
I don't really have a good answer. I would...

I don't really have a good answer. I would suspect it comes down to international roaming agreements. TRUE, they exist for postpaid, but I suspect prepaid is a bit different. IF the billing comes...
Forum: Europe 20-06-2006, 01:35
Replies: 6
Views: 2,556
Posted By snaimon
Thanks for the reply and info. Malta and...

Thanks for the reply and info.

Malta and Germany are the destinations, 50 - 50 split in time. The card would be for my older son and I would expect his girlfriend to call him and the calls to be...
Forum: Europe 20-06-2006, 00:01
Replies: 12
Views: 4,147
Posted By snaimon
No experience with UK, but I am fairly certain...

No experience with UK, but I am fairly certain they have refill or top up cards that can be widely purchased. Based on the German & Malta prepaids, I am going to guess that if you want to refill...
Forum: Europe 19-06-2006, 23:24
Replies: 18
Views: 4,055
Posted By snaimon
Thanks for the follow-up. Good points. Why...

Thanks for the follow-up.

Good points. Why don't you post your questions and comments over on teltarif? THEIR comments, not mine. I have posted a small rebuttal. This was actually the second...
Forum: Europe 19-06-2006, 23:08
Replies: 18
Views: 4,055
Posted By snaimon
Admit this is slightly OT, but..... Our...

Admit this is slightly OT, but.....

Our wonderful(?!) US Administration, paragon of REPUBLICAN entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, has managed to turn a ~ $600 Billiom (Milliarden) budget...
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