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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-09-2009, 23:13
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By Stu
I've received similar messages. I didn't spend...

I've received similar messages. I didn't spend much time scrutinizing them and just deleted the same.
Forum: Europe 14-09-2009, 21:12
Replies: 16
Views: 8,182
Posted By Stu
I use Fishtext to send text messages which only...

I use Fishtext to send text messages which only costs like 2 euro cents a minute to send. Incoming text messages are free on many plans. It uses data, but the amount is tiny.
Forum: Italy 06-09-2009, 02:18
Replies: 5
Views: 3,492
Posted By Stu
On the original iPhone, you could insert a...

On the original iPhone, you could insert a special SIM card holder that had some spoofing technology that would make your phone think that it still had an approved SIM in it, when it didn't. I'm not...
Forum: Europe 28-08-2009, 20:31
Replies: 11
Views: 6,557
Posted By Stu
Is there any place where Three Like Home still...

Is there any place where Three Like Home still lives?
Forum: Europe 28-08-2009, 06:15
Replies: 11
Views: 6,557
Posted By Stu
Given the data needs, I really think you need to...

Given the data needs, I really think you need to go with two SIMs.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-08-2009, 13:20
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By Stu
Yes, it will work. To the best of my knowledge,...

Yes, it will work. To the best of my knowledge, EKit does not support Blackberry pass through. Therefore, even if you are in a data enabled country, I don't think you will be getting your mail.
Forum: Americas 12-08-2009, 01:20
Replies: 50
Views: 26,474
Posted By Stu
Hopefully the Canadian affiliate is as aggressive...

Hopefully the Canadian affiliate is as aggressive as its Italian parent (step-parent).
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-08-2009, 13:39
Replies: 53
Views: 17,094
Posted By Stu
Give the half life for roaming SIMs, I never give...

Give the half life for roaming SIMs, I never give their number out and hide it behind a forward. Then again, I don't have to text through them which gives me a huge advantage.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-08-2009, 21:45
Replies: 53
Views: 17,094
Posted By Stu
Easyroam, When the SIM is in Italian mode is...

Easyroam,

When the SIM is in Italian mode is it direct dial or callback?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-08-2009, 15:03
Replies: 53
Views: 17,094
Posted By Stu
I just got my new tri-imsi geodessa card. Italy...

I just got my new tri-imsi geodessa card. Italy has its own roaming platform. Does anyone know why. They call it "prime."
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-08-2009, 16:27
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By Stu
Some of the packages that the companies offer to...

Some of the packages that the companies offer to cruise ship employees discount the price somewhat, but it still isn't a pretty picture. I think some sort of an extender solution to get a ground...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-08-2009, 14:00
Replies: 53
Views: 17,094
Posted By Stu
Reliability and proper financial backing are...

Reliability and proper financial backing are important, but there aren't many ways to know what the reality is with respect to this. United Mobile had been around for a long time, used to have good...
Forum: UK & Ireland 04-08-2009, 13:40
Replies: 80
Views: 28,110
Posted By Stu
With the EU rates on incoming, you're right that...

With the EU rates on incoming, you're right that the 75p model for incoming won't work. Most calls will be cheaper without passport. This model has increased their business, but they really don't...
Forum: UK & Ireland 04-08-2009, 13:01
Replies: 80
Views: 28,110
Posted By Stu
Or perhaps they will start adding conditions. ...

Or perhaps they will start adding conditions. For example on ATT's corporate iPhone International plan (5 gigs of iPhone data for most countries for $69), you have to spend at least one day a month...
Forum: UK & Ireland 04-08-2009, 03:04
Replies: 80
Views: 28,110
Posted By Stu
Inquisitor, what is the best rate you have to...

Inquisitor, what is the best rate you have to call a Swiss Mobile?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-08-2009, 16:53
Replies: 53
Views: 17,094
Posted By Stu
FYI with eKit the .35 connection fee only applies...

FYI with eKit the .35 connection fee only applies in countries without free incoming. For me the thing giving eKit the nudge so far is the cheap roaming in Canada. That will allow me to ditch my...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-08-2009, 13:43
Replies: 53
Views: 17,094
Posted By Stu
I have a real problem with the notion that what I...

I have a real problem with the notion that what I agree to in a contract is absolutely binding ("iron clad" against me), but the other side has the right to change the terms in their sole discretion....
Forum: UK & Ireland 01-08-2009, 17:31
Replies: 80
Views: 28,110
Posted By Stu
Take a look at Vodafone Family (4 people): ...

Take a look at Vodafone Family (4 people):

Pay As You Go Extras - Vodafone (http://online.vodafone.co.uk/dispatch/Portal/appmanager/vodafone/wrp?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=template04&pageID=PPP_0010)
Forum: UK & Ireland 01-08-2009, 15:49
Replies: 80
Views: 28,110
Posted By Stu
Vodafone has a friend's and family plan. For I...

Vodafone has a friend's and family plan. For I think it is five quid a month, you get unlimited calling to three or five UK numbers (it was ambiguous and I think there is a step here, e.g. 3 for 5...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-07-2009, 13:43
Replies: 53
Views: 17,094
Posted By Stu
Canada is also a sticking spot with me. eKit...

Canada is also a sticking spot with me. eKit charges the same rates as the US. GeoSIM apparently doesn't handle Canada while running the US persona of the SIM.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-07-2009, 22:32
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By Stu
So far, I am impressed with eKit. The US number...

So far, I am impressed with eKit. The US number seems to passes caller-id fairly well. The UK one doesn't seem to work as well.
Forum: UK & Ireland 26-07-2009, 19:46
Replies: 80
Views: 28,110
Posted By Stu
Correct me if I am wrong, but is is currently...

Correct me if I am wrong, but is is currently cheaper on Vodafone (while in the UK) to call a US landline than it is to call a UK landline?
Forum: Europe 24-07-2009, 15:43
Replies: 1
Views: 3,828
Posted By Stu
I use to recommend Call-in-Europe for France...

I use to recommend Call-in-Europe for France because you only needed to top it up annually. I've heard that they've cut the cycle between recharges. Based on that, I really think you are better...
Forum: Americas 14-07-2009, 14:38
Replies: 3
Views: 6,795
Posted By Stu
I am pleased with eKit and may be ditching my...

I am pleased with eKit and may be ditching my Rogers SIM on the same theory. Now, if someone only offered good roaming in Mexico.
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 14-07-2009, 14:36
Replies: 21
Views: 12,337
Posted By Stu
I'll report back in late August on this one.

I'll report back in late August on this one.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-07-2009, 13:05
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By Stu
I look forward to seeing Yackie's new offering. ...

I look forward to seeing Yackie's new offering. Any word what happens with old Yackie accounts? I've often wondered whether the folks on this forum are the best benchmark. The fact that we are...
Forum: Americas 14-07-2009, 11:24
Replies: 4
Views: 6,931
Posted By Stu
Your problem is that you have an iPhone. ATT has...

Your problem is that you have an iPhone. ATT has a 100 meg prepaid option, I've heard rumors that they are not letting the iPhone on it because too many people were using jailbroken ATT iPhones on...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-07-2009, 18:17
Replies: 8
Views: 2,822
Posted By Stu
1. Voice Mail and SMS to E-mail forwarding; 2....

1. Voice Mail and SMS to E-mail forwarding;
2. Data;
3. Blackberry Passthrough;
4. Web based call forwarding;
5. Ability to Turn on and Off Voicemail;
6. Automatic Recharge;
Forum: Mobile Phones 13-07-2009, 00:51
Replies: 2
Views: 3,409
Posted By Stu
I bought an unlocked Sierra 881u off E-bay for...

I bought an unlocked Sierra 881u off E-bay for $60. It was ATT branded, but if you download the Sierra 3g watcher software from the Sierra site, it works good with everyone. I've used it on ATT,...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 13-07-2009, 00:43
Replies: 21
Views: 12,337
Posted By Stu
Inquisitor, you were getting free incoming on the...

Inquisitor, you were getting free incoming on the shipboard network? Cool! I'm on a Baltic cruise in August (Denmark, Sweden (2), Finland, Estonia, and Russia. I was counting on grabbing land...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-07-2009, 00:36
Replies: 109
Views: 48,393
Posted By Stu
You're right. Sometimes, my fingers are just too...

You're right. Sometimes, my fingers are just too fast for my own good.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-07-2009, 00:35
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By Stu
I buy local prepaids when: (a) I am in the...

I buy local prepaids when: (a) I am in the country for more than a week; (b) where I regularly visit the country (even if less than a week); and/or, (c) where roaming SIMs charge a king's ransom,...
Forum: Europe 06-07-2009, 01:13
Replies: 3
Views: 3,762
Posted By Stu
Have you looked at Three? ...

Have you looked at Three?

http://business.3.dk/Business/mobiltbredband/
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-07-2009, 20:06
Replies: 109
Views: 48,393
Posted By Stu
I agree with you about the Vodafone rates (and...

I agree with you about the Vodafone rates (and for the record I own an Etisilat SIM for the UAE. I actually own two and one free one that was given to me for the competitor Du). I'm going on a...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-07-2009, 13:52
Replies: 109
Views: 48,393
Posted By Stu
I really don't believe that the difference in...

I really don't believe that the difference in price in termination is whether you are in the EU or not. Half of us now use VOIP to terminate our calls. I'm in the US, but buy foreign route from...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 02-07-2009, 14:58
Replies: 5
Views: 2,385
Posted By Stu
Is this pure VOIP or merely a dial-in service...

Is this pure VOIP or merely a dial-in service with a program that hides the calling card process from the individual.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-07-2009, 16:16
Replies: 5
Views: 3,539
Posted By Stu
Some Samsungs run Symbian. The problem with...

Some Samsungs run Symbian. The problem with Windows Mobile devices is that it is really hard to try and get a good VOIP device running on many machines. In the last four years, we had an E-Ten, and...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-06-2009, 11:57
Replies: 5
Views: 3,539
Posted By Stu
What is Truphone planning?

Take a look at their new offering which sounds too good to be true, but then again it is still on the drawing board:

Mobile VoIP from Truphone - Your Mobile VoIP Provider...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-06-2009, 17:32
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By Stu
I'm not sure what I'm going to do on the recharge...

I'm not sure what I'm going to do on the recharge stuff, but I would certainly rather have the option to have an automatic recharge in 90 days if there is no usage. By definition, this is a roaming...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 28-06-2009, 14:57
Replies: 30
Views: 17,413
Posted By Stu
I tried disabling everything other than the iLBC...

I tried disabling everything other than the iLBC codec. I can run echo tests, but not much more than that. Googling I discovered that newer versions of Asterisks omit the iLBC codec because of...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-06-2009, 18:57
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By Stu
Where are the rules you guys are reading from?

Where are the rules you guys are reading from?
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 26-06-2009, 15:31
Replies: 18
Views: 7,671
Posted By Stu
Fring and Nimbuzz get around a ton of SIP...

Fring and Nimbuzz get around a ton of SIP blocking. Until recently, it worked in the the city listed in my handle on both networks. It still works on the competitor. I'm playing with trying to get...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 26-06-2009, 14:43
Replies: 18
Views: 7,671
Posted By Stu
Both Fring and Nimbuzz seem to slow my cell down,...

Both Fring and Nimbuzz seem to slow my cell down, at least when they are in memory, but they both work well and I go back and fourth between which is better. I like Nimbuzz's UI and codec better,...
Forum: Europe 25-06-2009, 04:40
Replies: 11
Views: 5,722
Posted By Stu
Vodafone is not the best plan for a UK centric...

Vodafone is not the best plan for a UK centric vacation, but for someone doing all of Europe, it can't be beat. My best friend who lives in England is going to France for three weeks with his wife...
Forum: Americas 24-06-2009, 22:29
Replies: 0
Views: 2,696
Posted By Stu
Interesting CDMA offering:

I know this forum is GSM and I know that most people don't want to buy another phone just to roaming in one country, but here is an interesting offer from MetroPCS:

MetroPCS: Unlimited...
Forum: Europe 23-06-2009, 19:49
Replies: 11
Views: 5,722
Posted By Stu
Vodafone UK. It has free roaming in France and...

Vodafone UK. It has free roaming in France and Italy this summer.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-06-2009, 18:53
Replies: 2
Views: 2,253
Posted By Stu
I guess we are going to lose Vlad here. He is...

I guess we are going to lose Vlad here. He is going to just trade in Sim4Travel, eKit, and Asterisks server for the new Roger's discounted international roaming.

I do agree with Vlad about...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-06-2009, 12:40
Replies: 15
Views: 4,536
Posted By Stu
Yes, but Mobal follows the contract roaming. ...

Yes, but Mobal follows the contract roaming. They reserve money against your credit card like a hotel does that guarantees payment of several hundred dollars and they let you use the Mobal SIM...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-06-2009, 03:03
Replies: 15
Views: 4,536
Posted By Stu
Last I checked 02 had more roaming agreements...

Last I checked 02 had more roaming agreements than just about anybody. First, they roam in all the countries the US has embargoed other than North Korea (Iran, Cuba, Syria (which has some US roaming...
Forum: Americas 21-06-2009, 12:10
Replies: 6
Views: 4,964
Posted By Stu
Look on E-Bay. This should give you the list: ...

Look on E-Bay. This should give you the list:

Unsupported Browser (http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/default.aspx?pkgCall=true)

You could probably get a discontinued phone like the Nokia...
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