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Forum: Spain & Portugal 12-06-2009, 09:59
Replies: 1
Views: 7,101
Posted By petkow
Check: Teléfonos móviles de Orange, Vodafone,...

Check: Teléfonos móviles de Orange, Vodafone, Yoigo y ADSL de Orange, Yacom, Jazztel. Compara precios en The Phone House (http://www.phonehouse.es/dondeComprar.aspx) to find locations of the closest...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 09-06-2009, 17:52
Replies: 9
Views: 6,786
Posted By petkow
Pardon me for being really dumb and probably...

Pardon me for being really dumb and probably asking the blindingly obvious, but why does a flatrate from Kabel mean mobile Voip is dead in Germany? I may need a bit of getting up to speed.
Forum: Spain & Portugal 06-06-2009, 14:56
Replies: 61
Views: 44,762
Posted By petkow
Almost right but Simyo you can ONLY buy online!...

Almost right but Simyo you can ONLY buy online! (as far as I know at least). However, yes you are right with the rest. They will not send it abroad etc.

Yoigo maybe a good option for you. It is...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 06-06-2009, 09:47
Replies: 61
Views: 44,762
Posted By petkow
Sure you can. Both for Simyo and Yoigo. After all...

Sure you can. Both for Simyo and Yoigo. After all most people are still using these for voice and not data. I mentioned the price of the Simyo SIM above, and the Yoigo SIM costs 20 euros and includes...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 05-06-2009, 23:46
Replies: 61
Views: 44,762
Posted By petkow
Yes you can buy Yoigo in a few shops in Barcelona...

Yes you can buy Yoigo in a few shops in Barcelona and elsewhere in Spain including The Phone House (http://www.phonehouse.es)
Forum: Spain & Portugal 04-06-2009, 23:21
Replies: 61
Views: 44,762
Posted By petkow
Well spotted. Yes, that is often the case out...

Well spotted. Yes, that is often the case out here! You just have to make sure you can show that passport when your SIM is delivered.
Forum: Spain & Portugal 04-06-2009, 21:26
Replies: 61
Views: 44,762
Posted By petkow
One of the problems with Simyo is that it appears...

One of the problems with Simyo is that it appears you can only get it online. I was meaning to buy one of their SIMs for quite a while, but was a bit tied up and ended up ordering it online about a...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 04-06-2009, 12:52
Replies: 17
Views: 28,473
Posted By petkow
Also for Yesss there are many Hofer shops all...

Also for Yesss there are many Hofer shops all over Austria. They are a discount supermarket chain that sell groceries and always have many weekly non-grocery specials. If you to to Hofer -...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 31-05-2009, 13:00
Replies: 1
Views: 2,440
Posted By petkow
If you have a Spanish prepaid SIM....

... be prepared to get some marketing calls from Movistar/Telefonica (originating from 1485).

Movistar have been doing some very aggressive marketing in the last few weeks, in some attempt to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-05-2009, 00:31
Replies: 15
Views: 7,601
Posted By petkow
Well, consider what T-Mobile Germany pays when a...

Well, consider what T-Mobile Germany pays when a customer of theirs uses T-Mobile USA? At the end of the day they are both owned by Deutsche Telekom!

Truth is roaming rates are very complex, and...
Forum: Mobile Phones 27-05-2009, 15:53
Replies: 4
Views: 3,252
Posted By petkow
You'll be surprised how desperate they are these...

You'll be surprised how desperate they are these days. 40 quid is not actually too bad! Don't forget they also make decent revenue off incoming calls to your mobile (and diverted calls etc.). In any...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 27-05-2009, 13:23
Replies: 13
Views: 9,462
Posted By petkow
Thanks. Seems like a decent deal. Most things...

Thanks. Seems like a decent deal. Most things from Aldi are I guess!

So I take it that is 9,99 for a SIM which inludes 512MB? Does anyone know if using voice with that SIM, are the rates the same...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 27-05-2009, 12:41
Replies: 13
Views: 9,462
Posted By petkow
It's been a while since this has been updated,...

It's been a while since this has been updated, but is Yesss still the best option for data in Austria?

I will be there for 2 weeks in the summer, and need something basic only for data useage...
Forum: Mobile Phones 27-05-2009, 10:33
Replies: 4
Views: 3,252
Posted By petkow
Slightly unrelated... but have you tried to do...

Slightly unrelated... but have you tried to do this again recently? I understood that separate credit checks for roaming have got quite a bit easier lately. Perhaps ask them to set a lower credit...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 25-05-2009, 13:16
Replies: 61
Views: 44,762
Posted By petkow
Simyo Spain €5/month data (upto 500MB)

I'm not too sure if this was posted before, but this will be useful for some travellers to Spain. Up until recently I have been very happy with Yoigo but for small amounts of everyday internet useage...
Forum: Mobile Phones 25-05-2009, 13:06
Replies: 3
Views: 3,884
Posted By petkow
The 3650 will work on most USA GSM networks but...

The 3650 will work on most USA GSM networks but it only has 1900 as it is only tri-band (not quadband like your N95).

Tip: Check GSMArena.com - GSM phone reviews, news, opinions, votes, manuals...
Forum: UK & Ireland 18-05-2009, 23:30
Replies: 80
Views: 28,110
Posted By petkow
Hope it works! UK SIMs always have a number...

Hope it works! UK SIMs always have a number preassigned in any case, so not like the Bulgarian problem you described. I have a few Vodafone UK SIM packs sitting around here somewhere, so perhaps I...
Forum: UK & Ireland 18-05-2009, 21:12
Replies: 80
Views: 28,110
Posted By petkow
The last time I got a Voda UK PAYG SIM I first...

The last time I got a Voda UK PAYG SIM I first used it from within the UK so can't directly answer your question based on experience.

However, I can't see why you can't activate from elsewhere. I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-05-2009, 09:31
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By petkow
I am pretty sure they might make a range of area...

I am pretty sure they might make a range of area codes available. It is a dual IMSI card, so the US part of it, functions just like the standard US registered SIM of whatever MVNO they choose to use....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-05-2009, 23:22
Replies: 68
Views: 25,084
Posted By petkow
Yes... that's a lot of the oil/natural gas...

Yes... that's a lot of the oil/natural gas countries where it doesn't work!
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-05-2009, 09:26
Replies: 68
Views: 25,084
Posted By petkow
Shame. Big problem for those of us needing...

Shame. Big problem for those of us needing something for any other country in the Middle East. Service not available in UAE, Saudi, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Syria.

But lebanon and Jordan yes!
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-05-2009, 09:08
Replies: 68
Views: 25,084
Posted By petkow
Hi Herve. Sorry I joined this thread a bit late...

Hi Herve. Sorry I joined this thread a bit late but this looks extremely promising, and I am interested. Just briefly do I need to send in my redundant SIM to get this? Or is it just a case of...
Forum: Mobile Phones 05-05-2009, 01:43
Replies: 10
Views: 7,226
Posted By petkow
Thanks a lot guys! You guys really have spent...

Thanks a lot guys! You guys really have spent some time selling me the E71. Apologies for me checking back here a bit later than planned, but your input has swung me to the E71.

I hope you don't...
Forum: Mobile Phones 30-04-2009, 23:21
Replies: 10
Views: 7,226
Posted By petkow
Sorry... I meant HSDPA rather than HSCSD! I can't...

Sorry... I meant HSDPA rather than HSCSD! I can't edit the original!
Forum: Mobile Phones 30-04-2009, 23:07
Replies: 10
Views: 7,226
Posted By petkow
Confused about which Nokia phone to get. Need WIFI and HSDPA

Can anyone help me make up my mind? For my next phone, I am looking for something with HSCSD and WiFI for a change. I am hooked to Nokia, and on my plan I can basically get any of the following...
Forum: UK & Ireland 23-04-2009, 18:07
Replies: 5
Views: 3,950
Posted By petkow
Yes I remember that, and it made perfect sense in...

Yes I remember that, and it made perfect sense in order for them to protect their revenue streams. If that really is the case now, wouldn't they seriously be shooting themselves in the foot? As you...
Forum: UK & Ireland 23-04-2009, 16:59
Replies: 5
Views: 3,950
Posted By petkow
So, are such free Skype calls on 3 possible...

So, are such free Skype calls on 3 possible through a modem/datacard in a PC with a 3UK SIM or indeed a 'non-skype compatible' 3G handset but which is coupled to a PC/pocket device?
Forum: Europe 22-04-2009, 15:59
Replies: 22
Views: 13,042
Posted By petkow
Depending on how much you are likely to call in a...

Depending on how much you are likely to call in a month, it can be a lot cheaper than that with a temporary subscription to o2 MyEurope Extra. This can be switched on and off for a month at a time on...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-04-2009, 12:25
Replies: 173
Views: 51,309
Posted By petkow
Are you saying you were able to call in? ...

Are you saying you were able to call in?

This makes it look like there is some life in the system? I suppose a warning to everyone sending in their UM SIM's to easyroam for a 'free' replacement...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-04-2009, 08:52
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By petkow
Now that UM is dead and gone, and people start...

Now that UM is dead and gone, and people start looking for alternatives, does anyone have any updates on these guys? Are they also heading down the UM route?

ALL my 'tickets' have been 'resolved'...
Forum: UK & Ireland 15-04-2009, 18:56
Replies: 7
Views: 3,490
Posted By petkow
Looks like you are sailing! ;) At least for...

Looks like you are sailing! ;)

At least for Spain you could consider picking up a local SIM on any one of numerous MVNO's with options for cheap international calls. They have all been talked...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-04-2009, 18:43
Replies: 16
Views: 6,912
Posted By petkow
Actually, I think the OP was after more than just...

Actually, I think the OP was after more than just the €12 that you state, as judging by his previous posts he also had substantial levels of credit on his +423 account.

In my opinion kudos to him...
Forum: UK & Ireland 15-04-2009, 08:49
Replies: 7
Views: 3,490
Posted By petkow
Not usually! These offers are usually hugely...

Not usually! These offers are usually hugely undersubscribed, and many people in the call centres will not even be properly trained to answer questions on them!
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 14-04-2009, 10:16
Replies: 8
Views: 10,687
Posted By petkow
Does it? I need to fling this at o2 then! As...

Does it? I need to fling this at o2 then! As mentioned I still get charged for that! Have you got a link?
Forum: Germany 14-04-2009, 09:50
Replies: 24
Views: 10,748
Posted By petkow
Interesting to know congstar still allows calls...

Interesting to know congstar still allows calls to the betamax access numbers though! I wonder for how much longer!

As for the 'blocked' betamax access numbers from other networks, a while ago I...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 14-04-2009, 09:46
Replies: 8
Views: 10,687
Posted By petkow
Thank you very much for that excellent...

Thank you very much for that excellent explanation Inquisitor! The situation with the mailbox has confused me for a while. I do have my mailbox switched off 90% of the time for this very reason!
...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 13-04-2009, 18:42
Replies: 8
Views: 10,687
Posted By petkow
Thumbs up Thanks for all the responses and sorry I am only...

Thanks for all the responses and sorry I am only getting back to this thread now. In the end I didn't actually trigger the forward as I didn't have as much net access as I had hoped. Good to know for...
Forum: Europe 13-04-2009, 18:31
Replies: 3
Views: 2,677
Posted By petkow
Might be useful saying what type of SIM or what...

Might be useful saying what type of SIM or what network it's on!
Forum: UK & Ireland 13-04-2009, 18:13
Replies: 7
Views: 3,490
Posted By petkow
Not even 120 but only 118! Have a look at...

Not even 120 but only 118!

Have a look at The legal stuff you need to know about Boosters - T-Mobile (http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/services/uk/boosters-tsandcs-payg/#euroboosterspayg) and it will...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-04-2009, 11:30
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By petkow
It's the same for everyone as far as I know. The...

It's the same for everyone as far as I know. The replacement SIM cards are exactly the same as what the new customers get, and the switch on the back end (for diverting the DID's) is the same as well.
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 03-04-2009, 09:56
Replies: 8
Views: 10,687
Posted By petkow
Question Call forwarding whilst roaming

Just a quick stupid question that I think I know the answer to but am not 100% certain.

I am in Spain at the moment and about to head off to the middle East from here. I am currently roaming here...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-04-2009, 09:20
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By petkow
LOL! :) If I were them I really would take...

LOL! :)

If I were them I really would take this statement off their website for now:

Latvia, Estonia, Liechtenstein... or Belgium!
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-04-2009, 15:24
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By petkow
Thumbs down I can't understand what the problem is with doing...

I can't understand what the problem is with doing this a bit quicker. Celtrek seemed to have sorted out at least a few DID's for customers! I assume all they have to do is rent a bunch of worldwide...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 31-03-2009, 01:21
Replies: 1
Views: 2,484
Posted By petkow
That is quite interesting! I am not aware of...

That is quite interesting! I am not aware of anyone else who offers this many mobile destinations at flatrate. Just spotted though it is limited to a Fair Use limit of 3000 minutes per month and 60...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-03-2009, 23:44
Replies: 39
Views: 19,873
Posted By petkow
Isn't it an Isle of Man SIM rather than a TIM?...

Isn't it an Isle of Man SIM rather than a TIM? Sorry if I am missing something blindingly obvious here?

I am actually seriously interested in this card, as it is one of the few that does India...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-03-2009, 18:11
Replies: 39
Views: 19,873
Posted By petkow
I thought they still have plan A, B and C....

I thought they still have plan A, B and C. Doesn't the 9c you refer to only apply to Plan A? For paying 5 euros a month (as on plan C) you do not pay the 9c. Is this no longer the case?
GYMsim -...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-03-2009, 17:34
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By petkow
Just got my cards, but they have no DID's...

Just got my cards, but they have no DID's associated, nor can I select any new ones from their dropdown list online. So, at the moment it does nothing more than any other SIM from Belgium! ;)
Forum: Europe 27-03-2009, 01:41
Replies: 7
Views: 3,170
Posted By petkow
Funny but too true! I'm already doing so! My o2...

Funny but too true! I'm already doing so! My o2 UK card gets more use here for voice and SMS than my Spanish Yoigo.
Forum: Europe 26-03-2009, 19:29
Replies: 7
Views: 3,170
Posted By petkow
Thanks for the clarifications! I have to say I...

Thanks for the clarifications! I have to say I was jumping through the article a bit too quick!
Forum: Spain & Portugal 26-03-2009, 18:21
Replies: 30
Views: 34,440
Posted By petkow
Apparantly Carrefour have recently lost their...

Apparantly Carrefour have recently lost their MVNO licence.

Several new players have also joined. One of the more interesting ones is the low cost spanish airline Vueling have just launched...
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