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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-05-2009, 00:13
Replies: 68
Views: 25,084
Posted By DRNewcomb
Which Celtrek SIM card? #1, #2 or #3?

Which Celtrek SIM card? #1, #2 or #3?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-05-2009, 11:37
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By DRNewcomb
I just e-mailed and Aaron Glickman would respond....

I just e-mailed and Aaron Glickman would respond. Maybe not immediately but within a day or two. Last e-mail was on the 28th.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-05-2009, 00:23
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By DRNewcomb
I asked them if their lines had a SIP route. I...

I asked them if their lines had a SIP route. I was told they don't. I think that would be a pretty nice feature and since I beleive that they are using VOIP for the connection to BASE, it should not...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-04-2009, 14:16
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By DRNewcomb
I have not tried mine yet, except to receive a...

I have not tried mine yet, except to receive a SMS or two. There are some questions about this service that even GR can not answer yet. They list coverage on cruise ships, Cuba, BVI, Thruaya...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 04-04-2009, 00:46
Replies: 8
Views: 10,687
Posted By DRNewcomb
The problem is that greedy carriers lie and don't...

The problem is that greedy carriers lie and don't inform your home network when you turn your phone off, switch roamed networks or go out of service. They want your call to be forwarded to their...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-04-2009, 21:22
Replies: 38
Views: 16,209
Posted By DRNewcomb
Interesting that their map shows Cuba in green...

Interesting that their map shows Cuba in green but Cuba is not on the list. I wonder what would happen if you tried it there? Being a Belgum SIM it would probably work, the US company just can't...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-04-2009, 15:38
Replies: 38
Views: 16,209
Posted By DRNewcomb
I don't know. They say they only charge for the...

I don't know. They say they only charge for the SIM and for the calls. No mention of charges for the number.

Also, I tested smsBug and FishText sending to the new Celtrek/GRO SIM. smsBug...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-04-2009, 02:55
Replies: 38
Views: 16,209
Posted By DRNewcomb
I asked for S. Mississippi (228 ), S. Alabama...

I asked for S. Mississippi (228 ), S. Alabama (251) or N.W. Fla (850), in that order, as first choices. I'd prefer to have a number local to Gulfport/Biloxi but was satisfied to get an Atlanta...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-03-2009, 21:42
Replies: 38
Views: 16,209
Posted By DRNewcomb
That's much worse than my situation. I had a tad...

That's much worse than my situation. I had a tad over $50 credit. I'm not sure exactly how much. I may or may not be able to recover that information. I now have exactly $35. I'm not sure how it hit...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-03-2009, 22:05
Replies: 38
Views: 16,209
Posted By DRNewcomb
Some information

I received my new Celtrek SIM on Saturday. I now have a US number based in Atlanta, GA. It seems that there is also a functional Belgum mobile number (+32489XXXXXX). There are standard conditional...
Forum: Italy 29-03-2009, 23:24
Replies: 4
Views: 2,962
Posted By DRNewcomb
850 and 1900 are right out. Not used in Europe....

850 and 1900 are right out. Not used in Europe. According to both this webiste and GSMWorld, Wind is GSM 900/1800 and UMTS-2100. Any phone that has those bands should work fine. The higher the GPRS...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-03-2009, 12:56
Replies: 2
Views: 2,249
Posted By DRNewcomb
Not just off the top of my head. I will say that...

Not just off the top of my head. I will say that many of us have had good luck dealing with CallbackWorld.com in the past. A few years ago I worked out a way to trigger their callbacks by just...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 27-03-2009, 13:38
Replies: 5
Views: 5,514
Posted By DRNewcomb
Interesting possibilities with Google Voice.

Yesterday I converted my GrandCentral account to Google Voice. There are two new features which could have a lot of value to me:
1. Free calling in the USA.
2. Free SMS
I find it hard to believe...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-03-2009, 13:19
Replies: 38
Views: 16,209
Posted By DRNewcomb
My interests in roaming GPRS are twofold: 1....

My interests in roaming GPRS are twofold:
1. Using FishText or smsBug to send SMS at much lower cost.
2. Triggering callbacks via GPRS.
These both use very little data but having the access is...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-03-2009, 03:48
Replies: 38
Views: 16,209
Posted By DRNewcomb
I received a UPS shipping notification for my new...

I received a UPS shipping notification for my new SIM today.
I asked if the Celtrek SIMs might be reached via a SIP address. I was told "No". I think this would be a good service to provide and...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 25-03-2009, 18:19
Replies: 2
Views: 2,198
Posted By DRNewcomb
OK, so just how does it work? I can't imagine...

OK, so just how does it work? I can't imagine wireless carriers giving this outfit access to their VLRs. It's probably based on them sending you a SMS 30 minutes before landing and getting the...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 24-03-2009, 14:19
Replies: 10
Views: 10,690
Posted By DRNewcomb
One of those services which I would use mostly...

One of those services which I would use mostly for incoming texts. They say e-mails are "(€1-€2)" but I wonder what that translates to as a GPRS roaming rate? Could be that smsBug & FishText could...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 22-03-2009, 04:25
Replies: 1
Views: 2,153
Posted By DRNewcomb
Sipbroker PSTN access numbers?

Has anyone tried using any of SIPBroker's PSTN access numbers to make a call to a SIP client? I've tried once or twice and each time I connect but the line has so much noise that it's not usable. Is...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-03-2009, 19:19
Replies: 38
Views: 16,209
Posted By DRNewcomb
I've been in contact with Aaron at Celtrek about...

I've been in contact with Aaron at Celtrek about the SIM swap. The new system seems fairly attractive, in spite of the $10 SIM charge. In particular there is no gaping coverage hole in the Magreb and...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-03-2009, 14:28
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By DRNewcomb
I wonder if there is an Icelandic Consumer...

I wonder if there is an Icelandic Consumer Protection Agency to whom we can complain about 09? I sort of miss the 46+ Euro I lost in that deal.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-03-2009, 12:59
Replies: 13
Views: 11,947
Posted By DRNewcomb
I have GrandCentral and my account is not yet...

I have GrandCentral and my account is not yet ready to be converted, either. I actually found GrandCentral to be of limited use because I can't press the right key on my E61 fast enough to pick up...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-03-2009, 22:33
Replies: 38
Views: 16,209
Posted By DRNewcomb
I believe that if you just tell them that they...

I believe that if you just tell them that they can refund your credit balance, they will find a way to get you a free SIM.
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 08-03-2009, 02:33
Replies: 10
Views: 14,550
Posted By DRNewcomb
Have you just tried Download FishText...

Have you just tried Download FishText (http://wap.fishtext.com) ?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-03-2009, 04:40
Replies: 38
Views: 16,209
Posted By DRNewcomb
This is why I do carry both my T-Mobile & Mobal...

This is why I do carry both my T-Mobile & Mobal SIMs when I travel. I have not heard of any problems with Mobal yet.

BTW, Ryan says Celtrek will ship new SIMs tomorrow. At least they are...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-03-2009, 18:33
Replies: 38
Views: 16,209
Posted By DRNewcomb
Response from Celtrek: I'm not sure how many...

Response from Celtrek:

I'm not sure how many constitutes a "handful".
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-03-2009, 02:53
Replies: 38
Views: 16,209
Posted By DRNewcomb
Is Celtrek working?

My buddy has my Celtrek SIM in the Philippines and it's not working. The CompAdmin site is down and my online account balance now shows $0.00 (It should be at least $50.) I hope this is not the...
Forum: Mobile Phones 04-03-2009, 06:19
Replies: 17
Views: 21,690
Posted By DRNewcomb
Yes, but the use of a single channel increases...

Yes, but the use of a single channel increases the noise floor and reduces the system capacity and data rate. Which is why I said "2nd rate". With GSM systems, cochannel interference will really mess...
Forum: Mobile Phones 01-03-2009, 04:49
Replies: 17
Views: 21,690
Posted By DRNewcomb
That happens when a carrier has lots of 900 MHz...

That happens when a carrier has lots of 900 MHz spectrum and not enough 2100. The big problem with UMTS is that it takes 5 MHz per RF channel and a cell needs two channels (10 MHz). While you can...
Forum: Mobile Phones 28-02-2009, 14:14
Replies: 17
Views: 21,690
Posted By DRNewcomb
Some people like to complain that there are no...

Some people like to complain that there are no phones to permit access to all possible WCDMA bands. My response is "¿Por Qúe?" What would one do with such a phone? Do you have a roaming plan or...
Forum: Europe 24-02-2009, 15:30
Replies: 6
Views: 3,372
Posted By DRNewcomb
Do you plan to be in only The Republic or do you...

Do you plan to be in only The Republic or do you plan to also visit Ulster?
Forum: Americas 24-02-2009, 15:27
Replies: 17
Views: 13,835
Posted By DRNewcomb
Look carefully at the seller's history. I've seen...

Look carefully at the seller's history. I've seen cases where someone bought a phone as unlocked 900/1800 and it turned out to be the 850/1900 version of the same phone. Unfortunately manufacturers...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 24-02-2009, 15:21
Replies: 1
Views: 2,905
Posted By DRNewcomb
I never had any problem in Japan with Celtrek...

I never had any problem in Japan with Celtrek using either my Moto V980 or Nokia e61. You might want to look at Boingo Mobile for WiFi. While there is little free WiFi in Japan many McDonalds and...
Forum: Americas 23-02-2009, 14:36
Replies: 17
Views: 13,835
Posted By DRNewcomb
There are many places where you can buy unlocked...

There are many places where you can buy unlocked phones: eBay, TigerDirect, HoFo's adds, etc. Unless you want a top-end quad-band phone it might be cheaper to buy two; one for Europe another for the...
Forum: Americas 18-02-2009, 20:10
Replies: 7
Views: 4,535
Posted By DRNewcomb
In Singapore the 7-11 where I bought a "Green"...

In Singapore the 7-11 where I bought a "Green" SIM had a tiny little scanner. They had to scan my passport as part of the application process and someone, somewhere had to review it before the SIM...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 01-01-2009, 02:26
Replies: 1
Views: 3,161
Posted By DRNewcomb
Webcams, video chat & conferencing?

One of my New Year's resolutions is to get my family together using video conferencing and chat. I gave two family members webcams as Christmas gifts. My son and I have been testing them using...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-01-2009, 02:17
Replies: 4
Views: 2,551
Posted By DRNewcomb
If cost is no object, I suggest Mobal.

If cost is no object, I suggest Mobal.
Forum: Americas 27-12-2008, 19:11
Replies: 6
Views: 6,052
Posted By DRNewcomb
Perhaps but as long as too many people don't take...

Perhaps but as long as too many people don't take advantage of it 09 may never notice. They don't seem to pay too much attention to their business. Probably having too much fun in those Icelandic...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-12-2008, 13:39
Replies: 11
Views: 4,955
Posted By DRNewcomb
They've told me for a while that they were...

They've told me for a while that they were working on getting data support but they didn't provide any instructions for setting up data with the new card. Does anyone have the instructions?
Forum: Americas 07-12-2008, 05:43
Replies: 56
Views: 25,933
Posted By DRNewcomb
For those who may not be familiar; Those are the...

For those who may not be familiar; Those are the postal abreviations for military overseas mail delivery, Europe.
Forum: Americas 27-11-2008, 22:06
Replies: 6
Views: 6,052
Posted By DRNewcomb
I was able to use my 09 SIM in Mexico with free...

I was able to use my 09 SIM in Mexico with free incoming calls.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-11-2008, 02:20
Replies: 11
Views: 4,955
Posted By DRNewcomb
So did anyone get the notice they were supposed...

So did anyone get the notice they were supposed to have sent out?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-11-2008, 00:31
Replies: 11
Views: 4,955
Posted By DRNewcomb
I didn't have the SIM and the guy who's using it...

I didn't have the SIM and the guy who's using it didn't e-mail me about the problem until Friday.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-11-2008, 00:37
Replies: 11
Views: 4,955
Posted By DRNewcomb
Celtrek SIM cancelation.

I have one of the first CelTrek SIMs, which has been abroad with a friend since mid October. My friend told me the phone reported "Unregistered SIM", which is usually the kiss of death for a SIM. I...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 20-11-2008, 01:23
Replies: 3
Views: 3,004
Posted By DRNewcomb
Most laptops (that I've seen) have only a VGA...

Most laptops (that I've seen) have only a VGA output connector. You can easily get adaptors to break out the RGB signals for devices that have separate RGB cables. I'm not so sure about S-Video. I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-11-2008, 01:12
Replies: 30
Views: 12,543
Posted By DRNewcomb
Polo; as in the candy?

Polo; as in the candy?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-11-2008, 14:19
Replies: 4
Views: 2,620
Posted By DRNewcomb
About a month ago I send a SMS. Account login...

About a month ago I send a SMS. Account login worked fine then.
Forum: Americas 08-11-2008, 00:33
Replies: 12
Views: 12,606
Posted By DRNewcomb
The Cuban GSM network was set up to do two...

The Cuban GSM network was set up to do two things:
1. Service government and party officials and
2. Milk the roaming tourists for every dollar, Euro, peso, etc possible.
Roaming rates are very...
Forum: Americas 05-11-2008, 00:01
Replies: 6
Views: 4,173
Posted By DRNewcomb
I don't know of any US prepaid SIMs that work...

I don't know of any US prepaid SIMs that work outside N. America. One decent solution would be Celtrek. It's an Israeli SIM coupled to a US phone number.
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 31-10-2008, 12:35
Replies: 3
Views: 2,900
Posted By DRNewcomb
It appears to be a SMS-triggered callback service...

It appears to be a SMS-triggered callback service combined with a service for SMS. I think the idea is that, if you have unlimited SMS or a huge SMS bucket, you can save on international calls by...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-10-2008, 23:45
Replies: 21
Views: 8,884
Posted By DRNewcomb
For e-mail, there is an interesting option for...

For e-mail, there is an interesting option for slow, expensive, high latency circuits. Check out www.uuplus.com It's a bit extreme for most of us but if you were hooking up over Iridium, I'd...
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