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Forum: Germany 05-10-2011, 07:53
Replies: 19
Views: 17,427
Posted By dg7feq
Yes, but practically it is much easier to get...

Yes, but practically it is much easier to get Fonic starter kits than Lidl starter kits... In so far the link from HowieB might be useful for travellers as well.

Chris
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-09-2011, 21:01
Replies: 10
Views: 6,160
Posted By dg7feq
News from Airbaltic card: "Very good news...

News from Airbaltic card:

"Very good news from airBalticCard Mobile – now conversations abroad became even more cheap,
as well as free incoming calls and special rates are available in 117...
Forum: Italy 29-09-2011, 10:48
Replies: 7
Views: 4,156
Posted By dg7feq
voicemail is a pain in the ass... the SMS...

voicemail is a pain in the ass... the SMS notifier is more than sufficient in my opinion...
Forum: Europe 23-09-2011, 08:50
Replies: 9
Views: 4,047
Posted By dg7feq
I think the big difference between EU and USA is...

I think the big difference between EU and USA is that in the USA you have nearly full coverage with one single provider, while in EU if you travel from east to west your phone will pick a dozend or...
Forum: Germany 22-09-2011, 11:11
Replies: 12
Views: 7,725
Posted By dg7feq
very good technical summary! thumbs up!

very good technical summary! thumbs up!
Forum: Germany 09-09-2011, 10:03
Replies: 19
Views: 17,427
Posted By dg7feq
You need Lidl or Fonic topups. Original o2 topups...

You need Lidl or Fonic topups. Original o2 topups do not work.


Chris
Forum: Germany 05-09-2011, 10:46
Replies: 11
Views: 6,828
Posted By dg7feq
Yes, i tried with Simyo. Usually their self...

Yes, i tried with Simyo. Usually their self service center is great, but this time... ;-)
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 05-09-2011, 10:27
Replies: 8
Views: 4,194
Posted By dg7feq
UMTS 850 is useful in several other countries as...

UMTS 850 is useful in several other countries as well (e.g. Thailand), thats why we bought one...
Forum: Germany 05-09-2011, 10:24
Replies: 11
Views: 6,828
Posted By dg7feq
I tried to use the option in greece, it didnt...

I tried to use the option in greece, it didnt work out. Reason: the 11551 hotline was not reachable from WIND GR (the only provider that allowes to register), also tried with the official...
Forum: Germany 17-08-2011, 09:10
Replies: 106
Views: 57,283
Posted By dg7feq
You dont have to set anything beside the APN. And...

You dont have to set anything beside the APN. And even the APN doesnt matter on o2 network, they will connect on all kind of APN names.

Christian
Forum: Italy 05-08-2011, 08:33
Replies: 7
Views: 2,758
Posted By dg7feq
Well five minutes to sync up (7.5 USD) and then...

Well five minutes to sync up (7.5 USD) and then buying a TIM card for 5 Euro still saves a lot of money, doesnt it? ;-)
Forum: Germany 04-08-2011, 09:32
Replies: 106
Views: 57,283
Posted By dg7feq
For usage in germany i dont have any issues with...

For usage in germany i dont have any issues with Solomo. We have 4 cards within family and friends and use them as the main phone accounts on the mobile (have a netzclub for data though).

In...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-08-2011, 10:22
Replies: 39
Views: 19,873
Posted By dg7feq
Just a short add-on to this very old thread: My...

Just a short add-on to this very old thread:
My GymSim was now lying in my desk for more than 2 years, still all balance is on the card and it is working fine. So the expiry is not handled strict at...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 30-07-2011, 19:17
Replies: 8
Views: 4,194
Posted By dg7feq
Then Telsatra is the network to choose. My...

Then Telsatra is the network to choose. My parents were travelling down under frequently and outside big towns there is only UMTS850 and CDMA network coverage. No sign of 900/1800 GSM, sometimes for...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 30-07-2011, 10:12
Replies: 8
Views: 4,194
Posted By dg7feq
yes, agreed. If you plan to travel a lot you...

yes, agreed.
If you plan to travel a lot you should concider of buying a handset that supports 3G on 850 MHz. This has by far the best coverage in AUS, much better than GSM 900

Chris
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 29-07-2011, 09:02
Replies: 14
Views: 12,439
Posted By dg7feq
yeah, it doesnt make much sense from US mobiles...

yeah, it doesnt make much sense from US mobiles in general because you pay inbound charges. However if you have a lot of minutes to burn anway it might be worth it :)
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 28-07-2011, 21:30
Replies: 14
Views: 12,439
Posted By dg7feq
No, its quite easy: For example: You want...

No, its quite easy:

For example:
You want to call from your US mobile phone to a landline in Mexico.
So you add the minute price for USA and the minute price for Mexico:
$ 0.007 + $ 0.007 =...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 26-07-2011, 10:25
Replies: 14
Views: 12,439
Posted By dg7feq
I would say the /minute is a typo. On the rates...

I would say the /minute is a typo. On the rates website the text is correct.
There are several betamax/dellmont clones with such kind of rates. Sucks if you hit voicemail but good for lenthly chats...
Forum: Germany 21-07-2011, 13:52
Replies: 8
Views: 3,911
Posted By dg7feq
yes, netzclub cards dont need to be topped up to...

yes, netzclub cards dont need to be topped up to work.
I have a zero cent card for many months already in my android phone
Forum: Germany 21-07-2011, 08:02
Replies: 8
Views: 3,911
Posted By dg7feq
Hi, ask your friend in germany to order you a...

Hi,
ask your friend in germany to order you a "o2 Freikarte". O2 is shipping free SIM cards with 1 Euro initial credit. So you will not need to topup: o2 Freikarte - Kostenlos bestellen...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-07-2011, 10:22
Replies: 16
Views: 9,010
Posted By dg7feq
can you post a few more digits of such a phone...

can you post a few more digits of such a phone number? Then its much easier to check the rates to this carrier. However their website is very weird and does not make any professional appearance.
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade 10-07-2011, 22:15
Replies: 3
Views: 3,731
Posted By dg7feq
Usually the modems do fallback from HSDPA to UMTS...

Usually the modems do fallback from HSDPA to UMTS or even EDGE when coverage is bad. On many you can also force to use EDGE over UMTS. Might be a good idea to have a look at the settings of the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-07-2011, 13:23
Replies: 10
Views: 6,160
Posted By dg7feq
you can call the airbalticcard numbers for about...

you can call the airbalticcard numbers for about 6ct/min via the Betamax Voip brands (backsla.sh (http://www.backsla.sh) for tariff comparison). Voice quality is very good most of the time.

Chris
Forum: Germany 30-06-2011, 08:43
Replies: 7
Views: 7,217
Posted By dg7feq
very good post! thanks for explaining the chaos....

very good post! thanks for explaining the chaos. There is also a nice article of this mess in german if someone wants to read: Die BlackBerry Odysee – und es geht doch! (Update) hrgajek.de –...
Forum: BeNeLux 29-06-2011, 08:05
Replies: 4
Views: 8,348
Posted By dg7feq
If you need more data you can buy the data...

If you need more data you can buy the data prepaid SIM including a surf-stick. It cost 20 Euro and has 1 GB included in the starter kit. Without surf-stick you pay 10 Euro for the blank card.
Forum: BeNeLux 29-06-2011, 08:02
Replies: 4
Views: 8,348
Posted By dg7feq
I attach a screenshot from the KPN website here,...

I attach a screenshot from the KPN website here, too lazy to type. There you see the available day and monthly options, to be booked with the code that is stated in the table.
e.g. the day pack with...
Forum: Americas 29-06-2011, 07:50
Replies: 10
Views: 8,728
Posted By dg7feq
plus a not mentioned amount of taxes - sounds a...

plus a not mentioned amount of taxes - sounds a bit like roulette playing to me :)

"Rates exclude local, state and federal taxes, as well as the federal USF charge, which are collected on behalf...
Forum: Americas 28-06-2011, 07:49
Replies: 10
Views: 8,728
Posted By dg7feq
that means they will deduct you a US minute if...

that means they will deduct you a US minute if you make a call to one of these international countries??
Honestly, i never understood how US operators work, Thats soooo weird...
Forum: Germany 17-06-2011, 09:43
Replies: 29
Views: 22,309
Posted By dg7feq
additional information: - All existing...

additional information:

- All existing customers can keep their old tariffs.

- Users with the surf-flat tariff have to topup their card before the end of the month with at least 5 euro to keep...
Forum: Europe 16-06-2011, 10:49
Replies: 3
Views: 5,263
Posted By dg7feq
So far i did not encounter any problems with the...

So far i did not encounter any problems with the airbalticcard. Free text messages over their website are transferred within one minute, from mobile phones instantly.

Chris
Forum: Europe 15-06-2011, 15:28
Replies: 3
Views: 5,263
Posted By dg7feq
As the rates within the EU are regulated you...

As the rates within the EU are regulated you might want to concider just buying some italian cards after arrival.

Outside italy you can call each other for about 45ct/min + 13ct/min for the...
Forum: France 14-06-2011, 20:38
Replies: 10
Views: 8,149
Posted By dg7feq
do they also offer unlimited validiy or do you...

do they also offer unlimited validiy or do you have to topup these every 30 days or more? The 1.4 per month wouldnt be a problem if the cards stay alive...

Chris
Forum: France 14-06-2011, 09:29
Replies: 10
Views: 8,149
Posted By dg7feq
cool. i send the link to my boss who is...

cool. i send the link to my boss who is travelling to france once per week at the moment :)
Forum: Germany 09-06-2011, 07:36
Replies: 106
Views: 57,283
Posted By dg7feq
I think this will not be enabled in europe or at...

I think this will not be enabled in europe or at least germany. People are expecting a number to be displayed, if anonymous calls or anything else appeares on the screen most people dont even pick up...
Forum: Germany 08-06-2011, 14:03
Replies: 106
Views: 57,283
Posted By dg7feq
When you buy the card in a shop they write down...

When you buy the card in a shop they write down the data from your ID or passport. This is obligatory in germany to buy any SIM card from any provider.

however if someone sells his already...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-06-2011, 08:59
Replies: 8
Views: 4,352
Posted By dg7feq
Oh, i have one locked up in my barn - how much...

Oh, i have one locked up in my barn - how much are you willing to pay for? :-D
Forum: Germany 03-06-2011, 20:56
Replies: 11
Views: 6,828
Posted By dg7feq
until now they did not announce it. lets see if...

until now they did not announce it. lets see if they will react before the summer holidays where most roaming occurs...
Forum: Germany 02-06-2011, 17:35
Replies: 11
Views: 6,828
Posted By dg7feq
that is unfortunately standard in germany :(

that is unfortunately standard in germany :(
Forum: Germany 01-06-2011, 10:57
Replies: 10
Views: 6,749
Posted By dg7feq
1)If i read this correctly the tchibo cards dont...

1)If i read this correctly the tchibo cards dont have an expiry date anymore and dont need to be recharged every 6 months: Tchibo mobil ? Prepaid-wiki...
Forum: Germany 01-06-2011, 08:00
Replies: 30
Views: 18,862
Posted By dg7feq
I have eplus based SIM cards for private use for...

I have eplus based SIM cards for private use for several years and i have never experienced any dropped calls. The voice quality is very good.
For data o2 might be the better solution, but as my...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-05-2011, 11:27
Replies: 33
Views: 15,452
Posted By dg7feq
same number range as travelsimshop and...

same number range as travelsimshop and airbalticcard...
Forum: Germany 20-05-2011, 13:42
Replies: 3
Views: 3,103
Posted By dg7feq
there are bunches of free-sms websites on the...

there are bunches of free-sms websites on the internet. there is a list of tested ones on teltarif: Free-SMS-Anbieter ohne Anmeldung im Vergleich - teltarif.de Ratgeber...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-05-2011, 12:06
Replies: 33
Views: 15,452
Posted By dg7feq
i would say the "plus" card is a multi-IMSI while...

i would say the "plus" card is a multi-IMSI while the other one only has one....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-05-2011, 10:06
Replies: 33
Views: 15,452
Posted By dg7feq
Yes, but on the other hand the estonia based SIM...

Yes, but on the other hand the estonia based SIM cards are by far the most stable regarding my tests. I have a airbalticcard for 5 years already and never had any problems with it at all.

Chris
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-05-2011, 16:22
Replies: 33
Views: 15,452
Posted By dg7feq
The numbers are from Estonia if i read their FAQ...

The numbers are from Estonia if i read their FAQ correctly.
Forum: Germany 06-05-2011, 13:01
Replies: 11
Views: 6,828
Posted By dg7feq
New voice and data roaming options for eplus-based prepaid SIM cards

Starting with June 1 there will be new roaming options for eplus-network based prepaid-SIM cards such as Simyo, Blau, Base, MyMTVMobile...

For 4,99 Euro you can get 50 minutes of in- and outgoing...
Forum: Germany 06-05-2011, 09:57
Replies: 29
Views: 22,309
Posted By dg7feq
as far as i know you can only check the balance...

as far as i know you can only check the balance of payed vouchers, not the remaining free traffic.

Chris
Forum: Germany 03-05-2011, 13:26
Replies: 29
Views: 22,309
Posted By dg7feq
the terms of service say they have the right to...

the terms of service say they have the right to request a copy of your ID card (but thats the same with all german providers as registering the cards is obligatory)...

BUT: the terms of service...
Forum: Germany 27-04-2011, 13:10
Replies: 29
Views: 22,309
Posted By dg7feq
yes, i have one combo card and one internet flat...

yes, i have one combo card and one internet flat SIM. (200 MB is 3G speed, afterwards GPRS speed, but no traffic limit)...

Works flawlessly - and dont worry about the advertisement, there was no...
Forum: Americas 08-04-2011, 12:47
Replies: 1
Views: 2,884
Posted By dg7feq
no, but here is the official website: UNO4 -...

no, but here is the official website:
UNO4 - U.S.A. SIM - United States prepaid SIM card | United States cell phone rental | USA GSM SIM card | Pre Paid USA Cellular (http://www.uno4.com/usSIM.cfm)
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