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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 31-07-2012, 12:12
Replies: 10
Views: 14,191
Posted By inquisitor
Yes, I mean a different country or in case of a...

Yes, I mean a different country or in case of a mobile network another mobile network. But the problem persists for that long you should contact customer care.
Forum: Germany 29-07-2012, 15:27
Replies: 1
Views: 5,794
Posted By inquisitor
There's no need to doublepost. Also there's...

There's no need to doublepost. Also there's already a thread concerning the same question: http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/austria-switzerland/7298-sim-austria-germany.html
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 29-07-2012, 15:27
Replies: 1
Views: 3,497
Posted By inquisitor
There's no need to doublepost. Also there's...

There's no need to doublepost. Also there's already a thread concerning the same question: http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/austria-switzerland/7298-sim-austria-germany.html
Forum: Germany 28-07-2012, 17:51
Replies: 2
Views: 8,987
Posted By inquisitor
Thumbs up Recharges of German prepaid SIM cards from abroad and by foreigners finally possible

Aufladen.de (http://www.aufladen.de), a reseller of recharge vouchers, recently started accepting PayPal which finally allows foreigners to buy from them. Before they accepted credit cards but only...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 27-07-2012, 16:46
Replies: 11
Views: 14,449
Posted By inquisitor
Afaik there is no Austrian or German SIM card...

Afaik there is no Austrian or German SIM card that would allow data roaming in the other country at reasonable prices, at least not if you need more than a few dozen MB of data volume. This leaves...
Forum: Mobile Phones 24-07-2012, 22:44
Replies: 11
Views: 17,527
Posted By inquisitor
This is how it looks like on the MF60 from O2...

This is how it looks like on the MF60 from O2 Germany:
http://www.abload.de/thumb/unbenannt2m5dgh.png (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=unbenannt2m5dgh.png)
The last option on this screen says...
Forum: Mobile Phones 24-07-2012, 16:03
Replies: 11
Views: 17,527
Posted By inquisitor
Since I've recently played around with a MF60 I...

Since I've recently played around with a MF60 I can confirm that at least those O2-branded (but unlocked) devices sold in Germany running firmware version BD_O2DEMF60V1.0.0B02 support up to 8 WiFi...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 24-07-2012, 12:11
Replies: 10
Views: 14,191
Posted By inquisitor
Have you tested different destinations? From my...

Have you tested different destinations? From my observation Dellmont (formerly known as Betmax) have a pretty dynamic routing which makes use of unused capacity from carriers around the world who...
Forum: Europe 23-07-2012, 12:02
Replies: 20
Views: 10,364
Posted By inquisitor
Actually after realizing that the difference in...

Actually after realizing that the difference in thickness between 2FF/3FF and 4FF is 0.09mm (approximately the thickness of a human hair) I think even 2FF and 3FF SIM cards could be forward...
Forum: Europe 22-07-2012, 21:03
Replies: 20
Views: 10,364
Posted By inquisitor
As you can see from p. 12 of this presentation...

As you can see from p. 12 of this presentation (http://docbox.etsi.org/workshop/2012/201201_SECURITYWORKSHOP/3_INTERNATIONAL_STANDARDIZATION/UICC_ETSISCP_Vedder.pdf) the initiative for nanoSIMs has...
Forum: Europe 22-07-2012, 20:46
Replies: 20
Views: 10,364
Posted By inquisitor
That's no problem. What you see on the surface of...

That's no problem. What you see on the surface of the SIM card are just electrical contacts which can be cut as long as the signitifcantly smaller chip below is not damaged. This x-ray image shows...
Forum: Europe 22-07-2012, 16:19
Replies: 14
Views: 9,754
Posted By inquisitor
The European union consists of 27 countries with...

The European union consists of 27 countries with each having 3 MNOs on average. Despite some operators belong to multinational corporations (such as Vodafone, France Telecom/Orange, Deutsche...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 22-07-2012, 16:01
Replies: 3
Views: 3,441
Posted By inquisitor
Yesss, btw, is just a MVNO on the Orange Austria...

Yesss, btw, is just a MVNO on the Orange Austria network. But as dg7feq noted there are indeed far cheaper VoIP services offering calls to Austrian mobile phones starting from € 0.01/min - for a...
Forum: Americas 21-07-2012, 23:28
Replies: 7
Views: 3,632
Posted By inquisitor
Unfortunately few modern phones including all...

Unfortunately few modern phones including all Android phones I owned so far allow a band selection or even have a field test mode that would reveal the used frequency band. Interestingly the most...
Forum: France 18-07-2012, 06:24
Replies: 254
Views: 177,786
Posted By inquisitor
I fear you can't recharge French Orange...

I fear you can't recharge French Orange mobicartes with British recharge vouchers. At least the French Orange website (http://assistance.orange.fr/recharger-du-credit-depuis-l-etranger-1983.php)...
Forum: Americas 13-07-2012, 02:30
Replies: 6
Views: 5,443
Posted By inquisitor
I see. Usually you don't add up uplink and...

I see. Usually you don't add up uplink and downlink frequencies when talking about capacity of an FDD network. I assumed they had 10 MHz for the uplink and another 10 MHz for the downlink. Since UMTS...
Forum: Americas 12-07-2012, 17:15
Replies: 6
Views: 5,443
Posted By inquisitor
A GSM network with a cluster size of 4 which is...

A GSM network with a cluster size of 4 which is considered giving the best balance between capacity and interference would require 4.8 MHz of spectrum (see...
Forum: Americas 11-07-2012, 22:38
Replies: 6
Views: 5,443
Posted By inquisitor
I just realized that the first UMTS1900-capable...

I just realized that the first UMTS1900-capable cells have been popping up already since October 2011 but now it became official that the T-Mobile network will undergo a largescale refarming.
Forum: Americas 11-07-2012, 22:27
Replies: 6
Views: 5,443
Posted By inquisitor
Thumbs up T-Mobile to refarm frequency spectrum, deploys HSPA to 1900MHz = iPhone compatibility

Hey folks,

I just read on engadget that T-Mobile is about to refarm its whole frequency spectrum:

http://www.tmonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-Shot-2012-02-23-at-1.52.17-PM.png
...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 11-07-2012, 11:20
Replies: 31
Views: 28,990
Posted By inquisitor
No need to double-post your questions, which I...

No need to double-post your questions, which I have already answered here (http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/austria-switzerland/6364-buying-swiss-prepaid-sim-zurich-airport.html#post40027).
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 11-07-2012, 11:16
Replies: 12
Views: 34,931
Posted By inquisitor
Yes: Let me google that for you...

Yes: Let me google that for you (http://goo.gl/bsa6H)

You can use every GSM/UMTS SIM card in your Mifi. No need to ask this again and again for each country and network.

I'm only aware of two...
Forum: Americas 07-07-2012, 00:55
Replies: 16
Views: 8,512
Posted By inquisitor
No, this is just a "pass" that you can activate...

No, this is just a "pass" that you can activate for an existing SIM card which you need to purchase separately.
Forum: Americas 07-07-2012, 00:47
Replies: 16
Views: 8,512
Posted By inquisitor
Yes, AT&T's 3G network operates at 850 and 1900...

Yes, AT&T's 3G network operates at 850 and 1900 MHz so the HTC One XL would be fine. As of the Desire's AT&T-compatibility it depends on which version you own as there are three:
900/2100 MHz [Model...
Forum: Americas 06-07-2012, 23:54
Replies: 16
Views: 8,512
Posted By inquisitor
For their 3G network T-Mobile use a frequency...

For their 3G network T-Mobile use a frequency band called AWS on 1700 and 2100 MHz, which very few handsets support. As AWS is only being used in North America such handsets are even rarer outside...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 05-07-2012, 21:28
Replies: 7
Views: 5,244
Posted By inquisitor
Afaik Spanish operators charge the VAT based on...

Afaik Spanish operators charge the VAT based on customers' location in the moment of usage and not based on their residence. At least I was charged only 7% when ordering data packs ("bonos prepagos")...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 05-07-2012, 01:37
Replies: 31
Views: 20,966
Posted By inquisitor
Sorry, I have never been to Thailand and my...

Sorry, I have never been to Thailand and my recent attempt to get an overview of Thai prepaid SIM packages for a friend who flew to Thailand was unsuccessful as most operators' websites are only...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 04-07-2012, 16:10
Replies: 31
Views: 20,966
Posted By inquisitor
The E583C supports 3G/UMTS at 900 and 2100 MHz...

The E583C supports 3G/UMTS at 900 and 2100 MHz and some sources also mention 1900 MHz.

i-mobile 3GX is a MVNO on the TOT3G network which runs its 3G/UMTS network at 2100 MHz. However their 3G/UMTS...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 04-07-2012, 14:30
Replies: 31
Views: 20,966
Posted By inquisitor
Depends on which Huawei pocket WiFi you own as...

Depends on which Huawei pocket WiFi you own as there are different versions supporting different frequency bands.

Here...
Forum: Germany 01-07-2012, 07:53
Replies: 13
Views: 10,006
Posted By inquisitor
Wow, this is indeed very cheap, actually cheaper...

Wow, this is indeed very cheap, actually cheaper than domestic data rates in some EU countries. But the following sounds like this option is not only reserved for postpaid customers but even subject...
Forum: Germany 30-06-2012, 07:58
Replies: 1
Views: 2,967
Posted By inquisitor
These are the rates for calls to landlines /...

These are the rates for calls to landlines / calls to mobiles / SMS to Slovenia from a number of ethnic focussed MVNOs:

Lidl: € 0.09 / € 0.29 / € 0.19
Fonic: € 0.09 / € 0.29 / € 0.19
Lycamobile:...
Forum: Germany 28-06-2012, 16:21
Replies: 13
Views: 10,006
Posted By inquisitor
Sorry, I didn't know that you cannot order...

Sorry, I didn't know that you cannot order another pack before 7 days have passed. I also read that after you consume those 60MB you'll be seemlinglessly charged with the standard roaming rate of €...
Forum: Germany 28-06-2012, 11:12
Replies: 13
Views: 10,006
Posted By inquisitor
By the way Lidl also offer a roaming option for...

By the way Lidl also offer a roaming option for EU-countries which gives you 10MB per day for € 3. This option is automatically activated if you subscribe to their domestic "Handy-Internet-Flatrate"...
Forum: Germany 28-06-2012, 11:01
Replies: 13
Views: 10,006
Posted By inquisitor
The only option to purchase Lidl SIM cards...

The only option to purchase Lidl SIM cards outside of Germany is me. ;-) Just check your private messages.
Forum: Germany 27-06-2012, 23:12
Replies: 13
Views: 10,006
Posted By inquisitor
The cheapest option for data roaming in the EU...

The cheapest option for data roaming in the EU (N.B. Switzerland is not part of the EU) with a German prepaid SIM card comes from Aldi who offer the "EU Internet-Paket 60" for € 4.99 which includes...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-06-2012, 22:47
Replies: 32
Views: 14,456
Posted By inquisitor
I'm glad I'm not the only patient suffering from...

I'm glad I'm not the only patient suffering from this disease.

tagesflat.eplus.de is only used for the dayflat which is only offered while in Germany. For all other tariffs including the roaming...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-06-2012, 19:34
Replies: 32
Views: 14,456
Posted By inquisitor
I have no experience with Aldi but according to...

I have no experience with Aldi but according to some German forum postings activation may take a couple of hours.
Did you really drive some 180km from Arendonk to Germany and back just for a SIM...
Forum: UK & Ireland 26-06-2012, 14:05
Replies: 33
Views: 14,874
Posted By inquisitor
Truphone is registered as a company in NY, USA,...

Truphone is registered as a company in NY, USA, so they are not subject to EU regulations despite they may offer numbers from an EU member state.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-06-2012, 11:05
Replies: 32
Views: 14,456
Posted By inquisitor
It's even more convenient because with higher...

It's even more convenient because with higher recharges validity will be prolonged for longer:
€ 5 = 4 months
€ 15 = 12 months
€ 30 = 24 months

Also after these terms have been exceeded...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-06-2012, 22:44
Replies: 32
Views: 14,456
Posted By inquisitor
I've just realized that the reference is not...

I've just realized that the reference is not being displayed above since I used arrow brackets that were deleted by the forum software. The reference when recharging a German Aldi SIM must be your...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-06-2012, 21:27
Replies: 32
Views: 14,456
Posted By inquisitor
You can definitely buy a German Aldi SIM as a...

You can definitely buy a German Aldi SIM as a foreigner (anything different would violate the freedom of services within the EU) but you'll need to provide a German address as their activation system...
Forum: Germany 23-06-2012, 00:08
Replies: 163
Views: 62,188
Posted By inquisitor
Actually you can search for nearby recharge...

Actually you can search for nearby recharge voucher sellers at https://www.fonic.de/html/filialfinder.html (enter a city or postal code and chose "Aufladebon" from the drop down-menu).
Forum: Germany 20-06-2012, 23:47
Replies: 4
Views: 2,768
Posted By inquisitor
update: ippi.fr now seem to require some proof of...

update: ippi.fr now seem to require some proof of residency (utility bill, phone bill, bank statement etc.), which must be uploaded on their customer portal in order to get a geographic number.
Forum: Germany 20-06-2012, 20:32
Replies: 4
Views: 2,768
Posted By inquisitor
You will hardly find a provider who assigns...

You will hardly find a provider who assigns numbers from all these countries since in most legislations you need to be a resident in order to be eligible for a geographical number and so it's legally...
Forum: Germany 20-06-2012, 12:47
Replies: 4
Views: 2,768
Posted By inquisitor
All German prepaid providers charge the maximum...

All German prepaid providers charge the maximum for incoming calls in the EU that is allowed under the EU roaming regulation, which is € 0.10/min.

The only option to circumvent roaming charges...
Forum: Italy 16-06-2012, 18:36
Replies: 8
Views: 3,201
Posted By inquisitor
@tux You should perhaps make clear that it...

@tux
You should perhaps make clear that it actually would work but at significantly higher (roaming) rates and that you need to purchase top-up vouchers from Italy in order to recharge an Italian...
Forum: Germany 15-06-2012, 12:50
Replies: 163
Views: 62,188
Posted By inquisitor
Your request to change your data tariff was...

Your request to change your data tariff was obviously successful but have you thereafter received a message confirming that the tariff change has been carried out? It may take several hours until...
Forum: Germany 14-06-2012, 23:47
Replies: 163
Views: 62,188
Posted By inquisitor
Have you actually received an SMS confirming the...

Have you actually received an SMS confirming the activation of your data option? As I wrote on the PWIA-wiki you have to be very careful not to start browsing before your receive this message as...
Forum: Europe 11-06-2012, 22:28
Replies: 5
Views: 8,679
Posted By inquisitor
You need to ask the cashier for a "Lidl...

You need to ask the cashier for a "Lidl SIM-Karte". They usually do only have recharge vouchers (for Lidl and several other operators) on display but not the actual SIM cards.
Forum: Europe 11-06-2012, 22:18
Replies: 5
Views: 8,679
Posted By inquisitor
Data roaming with Lidl would cost € 1.50/MB in...

Data roaming with Lidl would cost € 1.50/MB in Austria and € 12.00/MB in Switzerland. Given these rates a separate SIM for each country would quickly pay off.

If you activated the 500MB data pack...
Forum: Europe 11-06-2012, 00:04
Replies: 5
Views: 8,679
Posted By inquisitor
You won't find a single SIM card enabling...

You won't find a single SIM card enabling affordable data use in all three countries. For Germany the usual recommendation is Lidl (for detailed info see this wiki...
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