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Forum: Europe 19-06-2006, 15:17
Replies: 18
Views: 4,055
Posted By snaimon
I agree this is a stunning statement, but it is...

I agree this is a stunning statement, but it is in part true.

As has been written, people and firms just write off these costs as expenses and the US taxpayer eventually foots the bill.

The...
Forum: Europe 19-06-2006, 12:43
Replies: 18
Views: 4,055
Posted By snaimon
http://www.teltarif.de/forum/s22030/2-2.html...

http://www.teltarif.de/forum/s22030/2-2.html ('http://www.teltarif.de/forum/s22030/2-2.html')

Here the reply from teltarif.......

Wir hatten ?ber einige dieser Firmen bereits berichtet. Leider...
Forum: Europe 18-06-2006, 21:30
Replies: 6
Views: 2,556
Posted By snaimon
Why is the VODAFONE Travel Promise different in...

Why is the VODAFONE Travel Promise different in each country?

Example: Germany allows inbound calls for a cost 75 E-cents up to 60 min. THAT is not bad or what do you think? I am thinking of...
Forum: Europe 18-06-2006, 20:13
Replies: 18
Views: 4,055
Posted By snaimon
Teltarif wrote an editorial today lame the wrong...

Teltarif wrote an editorial today lame the wrong actions of the EU commission on reducing roaming rates. Lead sentence also lamented lack of competition in the telcom industry/roaming.
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-06-2006, 19:41
Replies: 4
Views: 2,042
Posted By snaimon
Mike: Apprarently European rates are not...

Mike:

Apprarently European rates are not going too low anytime soon. As reported on the European forum by Andy, the EU Commission seems to have backed away from its FREE INBOUND plans, at least...
Forum: Europe 17-06-2006, 00:49
Replies: 18
Views: 4,055
Posted By snaimon
It is sad, but possibly human nature. People are...

It is sad, but possibly human nature. People are sometimes not willing to learn or change, even when it is in their own best interest.

If you always do what you always did, you always get what...
Forum: Europe 17-06-2006, 00:23
Replies: 18
Views: 4,055
Posted By snaimon
As I noted elswhere.... we are fighting an...

As I noted elswhere.... we are fighting an uphill battle. Is it 1 B GSM users worldwide... Most of whom (well Verizon customers won't have much luck) will take their native cells with them when...
Forum: Europe 16-06-2006, 23:40
Replies: 18
Views: 4,055
Posted By snaimon
Just like here in the good ol' USA..... ...

Just like here in the good ol' USA..... Government of the corporations, by the corporations and for the corporations.

NATO.... no action, talk only.

Stan
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-06-2006, 19:15
Replies: 4
Views: 2,042
Posted By snaimon
I think carriers are counting on human nature...

I think carriers are counting on human nature which seeks ease and convenience. In this case when one uses his/her national carrier outside his/her country, the price to pay is or can be quite high....
Forum: Europe 14-06-2006, 00:55
Replies: 22
Views: 5,937
Posted By snaimon
I think DR is saying that she should be OK with...

I think DR is saying that she should be OK with the z500a. The international SIMs usually have multiple providers with multiple frequencies, especially in the places you mentioned.

Stan
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-06-2006, 02:15
Replies: 6
Views: 2,173
Posted By snaimon
I suspect the phone IS registering on the Irish...

I suspect the phone IS registering on the Irish network. There would be no response if he were not registering instead of number not allowed. I don't really have a good answer. I had a D1...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-06-2006, 01:20
Replies: 6
Views: 2,173
Posted By snaimon
I take it that the phone worked in USA with the...

I take it that the phone worked in USA with the German SIM.

Does the phone REGISTER on the network in IRELAND? I am thinking that one of the frequencies might not work. A long shot. USA has...
Forum: Europe 09-06-2006, 17:01
Replies: 28
Views: 8,314
Posted By snaimon
As to hotels.... A hotel we stayed at in...

As to hotels....

A hotel we stayed at in Duesseldorf allowed no cost toll free outbound, so both the US or local prepaid card worked fine.

We stayed in a hotel near the Frankfurt airport (Gross...
Forum: Europe 09-06-2006, 14:25
Replies: 28
Views: 8,314
Posted By snaimon
Recommend BOTH US-based and local. 1. ...

Recommend BOTH US-based and local.

1. Backup -- mainly -- once you leave the city where you purchased
local card, you may not find anyone who can help you with it.
2. You can always use the...
Forum: Europe 08-06-2006, 21:21
Replies: 28
Views: 8,314
Posted By snaimon
You WANT a calling card, both US-based and...

You WANT a calling card, both US-based and possibly purchased locally. Should be able to use from hotel rooms, BUT CHECK WITH FRONT DESK FOR POLICY. Some charge for 800 (toll free) calls, just like...
Forum: Europe 08-06-2006, 20:58
Replies: 28
Views: 8,314
Posted By snaimon
Just an adapter PLUG. Have done it myself.

Just an adapter PLUG. Have done it myself.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-06-2006, 18:12
Replies: 17
Views: 3,456
Posted By snaimon
Did you call voicemail? That is NOT free. Some...

Did you call voicemail? That is NOT free. Some other utilities are also not free.

Just an idea.

Also, good idea to check the balance FREQUENTLY. at this point after each call!

I am...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-06-2006, 18:09
Replies: 17
Views: 3,456
Posted By snaimon
TOO LATE NOW! Opening hours Monday to...

TOO LATE NOW!

Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 6.00 pm (Central European Time)

Our service center is closed on official holidays.


Hotline
From your United Mobile phone dial:...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-06-2006, 18:06
Replies: 17
Views: 3,456
Posted By snaimon
Why don't you call their customer support. I...

Why don't you call their customer support.

I sold someone HERE and ECOWORLD Riiing knock-off and he gave the card to his parents. He also complained about low balance to me. What am I to do?
...
Forum: Europe 03-06-2006, 19:01
Replies: 5
Views: 2,472
Posted By snaimon
TRUE, I did not give a thorough review or...

TRUE, I did not give a thorough review or translation.

Since the first sign of relief IF ANY is scheduled for October, I added the note about keeping our international cards.

AND it is quite...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-06-2006, 12:53
Replies: 4
Views: 1,785
Posted By snaimon
Try http://www.hopmobile.com/manual19.html...

Try

http://www.hopmobile.com/manual19.html ('http://www.hopmobile.com/manual19.html')

Can download from there.

Mirror site?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-06-2006, 12:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,785
Posted By snaimon
It is hidden in the PDF file.

It is hidden in the PDF file.
Forum: Europe 02-06-2006, 01:54
Replies: 5
Views: 2,472
Posted By snaimon
http://www.teltarif.de/arch/2006/kw22/s21847.html...

http://www.teltarif.de/arch/2006/kw22/s21847.html ('http://www.teltarif.de/arch/2006/kw22/s21847.html')

T-Mobile, Orange, Telecom Italia Mobile, Telenor, TeliaSonera und Wind with 200 M...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-06-2006, 21:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,936
Posted By snaimon
It SEEMS he is not able to call her -- only send...

It SEEMS he is not able to call her -- only send SMS.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-06-2006, 20:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,936
Posted By snaimon
Make sure ATT or MCI allow calling FROM Jordan if...

Make sure ATT or MCI allow calling FROM Jordan if you go that way. I cannot verify that right now. It seems ONESUITE AND ENJOYPREPAID do not have access in Jordan.

LDpost.com seems to have a...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-06-2006, 20:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,936
Posted By snaimon
YES, but it might take several messages. You...

YES, but it might take several messages. You need local (Jordan) call in #, PIN and possibly other codes - with ATT you need the 10 digit US ATT call in #.

Why can't you call HER?

She can go...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-06-2006, 18:51
Replies: 3
Views: 2,274
Posted By snaimon
IF you are just in France, why don't you go with...

IF you are just in France, why don't you go with 2 French cards?

Also, ECO has a 6 month life, not 9 like UM.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-06-2006, 18:50
Replies: 3
Views: 2,274
Posted By snaimon
I have often dealt with call4t on Ebay and never...

I have often dealt with call4t on Ebay and never had any problems.

I have one of these cards myself and will be purchasing a refill before I depart. As I understand it, you cannot use the UM...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-06-2006, 14:51
Replies: 3
Views: 1,973
Posted By snaimon
Don't forget that calling cards (ATT, MCI,...

Don't forget that calling cards (ATT, MCI, Enjoyprepaid or locals) are bound to be cheaper than cell phone calls. Most have toll free #s you can use to dial out.

Sounds as if you are the perfect...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 01-06-2006, 13:55
Replies: 3
Views: 2,630
Posted By snaimon
Thanks for the thoughts. I am at this point...

Thanks for the thoughts.

I am at this point NOT REALLY looking at purchasing another SIM, but 09 would be good, as you write. The CBW rates are decent, but they could change.

ATT won't work at...
Forum: Mobile Phones 01-06-2006, 02:04
Replies: 5
Views: 4,973
Posted By snaimon
See http://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/...

See http://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/ ('http://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/')

NC has 1900 roaming with Cingy. You have to go to KY or WVA.

On the Moto site, all i could find was the TRIBAND...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-05-2006, 19:48
Replies: 17
Views: 3,456
Posted By snaimon
Oatmeallover did not say what phone he had. I...

Oatmeallover did not say what phone he had. I was only saying that my treo had problems dialing out -- as a possibility for the source of his seeming problem dialing out. My Nokia(s) and Motos...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-05-2006, 19:17
Replies: 17
Views: 3,456
Posted By snaimon
Agree with MATHA531.... stop wasting $ and time...

Agree with MATHA531.... stop wasting $ and time in US.

If you have the UM card in and the phone displays CINGULAR, you have service and are ROAMING on CINGULAR. UM has roaming agreements.
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-05-2006, 19:09
Replies: 17
Views: 3,456
Posted By snaimon
Can you obtain a balance? You may have to...

Can you obtain a balance?

You may have to use the SIM menu to dial out. Ditto with regular calls - I had a treo and you could NOT just dial. I had to use the SIM tools or SIM menu.

Stan
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-05-2006, 16:19
Replies: 17
Views: 3,456
Posted By snaimon
You might try + ilo 00. Can you obtain your...

You might try + ilo 00.

Can you obtain your balance? If you can do that, then you should be able to dial out.
Also, you might try dialing WITHOUT CBW. I know that cost more, but if you must...
Forum: Europe 31-05-2006, 16:08
Replies: 28
Views: 8,314
Posted By snaimon
I think the current phone was unsuitable. ...

I think the current phone was unsuitable.

You are correct about the easiest solution BUT, I am always skeptical. People may be calling that CINGULAR # to reach them and even if they don't...
Forum: Europe 31-05-2006, 16:03
Replies: 28
Views: 8,314
Posted By snaimon
The prepaid card will allow you to call out. If...

The prepaid card will allow you to call out. If you have US voicemail @ home or work or on your Cingular phone, that would allow people to call YOU. Albeit not directly.

Watch the ATT cards. I...
Forum: Europe 31-05-2006, 15:59
Replies: 28
Views: 8,314
Posted By snaimon
PLEASE take a good supply of US calling cards...

PLEASE take a good supply of US calling cards with you OR purchase some locally. Calls can be made toll free from hotel rooms (check, however, sometimes they also
bill for toll free calls) using...
Forum: Germany 30-05-2006, 13:51
Replies: 5
Views: 5,665
Posted By snaimon
I suspect it is a matter of DISTRIBUTION and...

I suspect it is a matter of DISTRIBUTION and selling to the last man or woman. Some people shop in the Rewe stores while others in Pennymarkt. Lots of talk about convenience of BUYING and obtaining...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-05-2006, 00:29
Replies: 30
Views: 7,976
Posted By snaimon
OT but perhaps most appropriate.......... ...

OT but perhaps most appropriate..........

Age of earth ~= 6000 years as taught in our indigenous CREATIONIST US schools and texts, inches instead of meters, driving on the RIGHT side of the road...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 30-05-2006, 00:16
Replies: 3
Views: 2,630
Posted By snaimon
Anyone been to Malta lately? Any idea about...

Anyone been to Malta lately? Any idea about local calling card providers?

ATT tells me that despite the 800 # shown on their website, Malta has discontinued third party phone providers.

I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-05-2006, 20:36
Replies: 5
Views: 2,599
Posted By snaimon
wind?

wind?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-05-2006, 20:29
Replies: 30
Views: 7,976
Posted By snaimon
From a 6800 on sale on Ebay: NOKIA 6800 GSM ...

From a 6800 on sale on Ebay:

NOKIA 6800 GSM Phone.

This phone Can be used with any GSM service provider such as: Cingular, T-Mobile, AT&T, and ALL OTHER GSM networks around the world which...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-05-2006, 20:27
Replies: 30
Views: 7,976
Posted By snaimon
OK. 2nd try. There are 2 versions of the 6800,...

OK. 2nd try. There are 2 versions of the 6800, one for N America and one for Asia/Europe. I FIRST downloaded the manual for the Asia/Europe version.

The North American phone is a dual band,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-05-2006, 20:16
Replies: 30
Views: 7,976
Posted By snaimon
I am somewhat confused. The manual says this...

I am somewhat confused. The manual says this phone is 900 and 1800. I am asking myself how you could have used this phone in the US? US only has 850 and 1900. PERSONALLY, I don't think you have...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-05-2006, 20:11
Replies: 30
Views: 7,976
Posted By snaimon
Menu Settings Phone Settings Network...

Menu
Settings
Phone Settings
Network selection
(they say automatic, but you might try manual)
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-05-2006, 20:07
Replies: 30
Views: 7,976
Posted By snaimon
Don't have the 6800. How about NETWORKS or CALL...

Don't have the 6800. How about NETWORKS or CALL SETUP? Do you have a manual? I can check to see if I can download one.
Forum: Europe 29-05-2006, 19:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,237
Posted By snaimon
Your best bet is both 900/1800. There ARE quad...

Your best bet is both 900/1800. There ARE quad bands. IMO you would be better off with the 900 rather than 1800. TIM uses both, but I don't know WHERE. Our Italian friends probably have more info...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-05-2006, 19:51
Replies: 30
Views: 7,976
Posted By snaimon
See if you can manually select a different...

See if you can manually select a different network. Keep trying. Your phone MAY be stuck on 1900, which does not work in Europe. My old P280 required me to switch to 900/1800 in Europe.

There...
Forum: Americas 27-05-2006, 22:30
Replies: 2
Views: 3,126
Posted By snaimon
If the phone is unlocked and you have the a GSM...

If the phone is unlocked and you have the a GSM service provider in your area, you should be able to pick up an activated prepaid SIM or an activation kit on Ebay or at your local provider. It will...
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