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Forum: Europe 07-08-2017, 17:45
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By tivoboy
I had to give passport information several years...

I had to give passport information several years ago just to get the card. haven't had to put in few a new roaming country number though, that is odd.

it's really losing any value for me now, in...
Forum: Europe 02-08-2017, 20:33
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By tivoboy
I think the real current downside for toggle is...

I think the real current downside for toggle is that they don't current have ANY plan for roaming data packages (historically, toggle country numbers and paygo fixed bundles and pricing for data) and...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 08-04-2014, 19:17
Replies: 6
Views: 10,297
Posted By tivoboy
Thanks for the response DRNewcomb! I'll just...

Thanks for the response DRNewcomb! I'll just start the process of checking it all out. Sounds like one is going to need both a ZA and a BW SIM, probably not able to get a SIM that would allow some...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 07-04-2014, 21:36
Replies: 6
Views: 10,297
Posted By tivoboy
I'm looking for a sim that would cover me in Cape...

I'm looking for a sim that would cover me in Cape Town, JNB, Kruger and parts of Botswana. Anyone know of a SIM that would cover both countries? I'm looking just for some data really.

Who has...
Forum: Europe 05-06-2013, 16:54
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By tivoboy
So, just to update my post and query. Once I was...

So, just to update my post and query. Once I was on tmobile, I was able to use all features. Incoming calls rang (no charges for them) I could enable the data plan I wanted to have already for my...
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade 04-06-2013, 15:30
Replies: 10
Views: 11,333
Posted By tivoboy
So, managed to get everything to authenticate. ...

So, managed to get everything to authenticate. It was a coverage issue, and even though it should have connected to ATT where I am (which is solid and strong) it was only looking for tmobile, and...
Forum: Europe 04-06-2013, 01:43
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By tivoboy
thanks IQ, I'll give it a try

thanks IQ, I'll give it a try
Forum: Europe 03-06-2013, 23:36
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By tivoboy
So, I GOT A TEXT with the number now. It...

So, I GOT A TEXT with the number now. It connected to I THINK tmobile for a SECOND. It is odd, because where I am I have very good ATT coverage (that's my domestic carrier) but the toggle sim just...
Forum: Europe 03-06-2013, 20:21
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By tivoboy
So, I am using an iphone 3gs which is unlocked. ...

So, I am using an iphone 3gs which is unlocked. I took out my searoam sim and put in my germany mobile sim, those both worked. MAYBE the toggle doesn't like the networks where I am right now, and...
Forum: Europe 03-06-2013, 20:02
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By tivoboy
Yes, I've tried selecting other networks, but no...

Yes, I've tried selecting other networks, but no other networks show up to select from. ? It's like it doesn't see anything network wise?
Forum: Europe 03-06-2013, 19:47
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By tivoboy
activation

So, there really was nothing to do for "activation" when I put the card in the iphone (unlocked of course) it didn't pickup a network here in the USA. I tried updating the APN, and searching for a...
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade 03-06-2013, 19:13
Replies: 10
Views: 11,333
Posted By tivoboy
I had them send me a SIM from the UK to the USA...

I had them send me a SIM from the UK to the USA for free, but can't for the life of me get it to authenticate while in the USA, I wanted to add data, but I have one of those 300 numbers for now,...
Forum: Europe 03-06-2013, 19:10
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By tivoboy
I recently received a SIM in the USA (for an...

I recently received a SIM in the USA (for an upcoming UK trip) I was HOPING to get it setup prior to departure, get the number, load some value, maybe even signup for a data package. But, i can't...
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade 24-05-2013, 19:29
Replies: 10
Views: 11,333
Posted By tivoboy
thanks for the response and offer!. toggle DOES...

thanks for the response and offer!. toggle DOES seem to be a good option, I had already contacted them and they offered to ship me a SIM for free, and then I can just top it off online..

Seems to...
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade 22-05-2013, 23:09
Replies: 10
Views: 11,333
Posted By tivoboy
WTB: UK SIM for short term data..ship to USA

Anyone have a three or other card to sell in USA? I'm looking for a trip in June, would love to get just a UK sim for 500GB-1GB data for a couple weeks.

thanks for responses.
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 03-07-2011, 21:30
Replies: 1
Views: 2,868
Posted By tivoboy
China paygo SIM for SMS and data

Does anyone have any recent experience with China sims? I'm looking for a china sim to do local SMS, and local data for an iphone
Forum: Americas 05-05-2011, 06:30
Replies: 9
Views: 6,904
Posted By tivoboy
iphone 2g

So, can someway say if an iphone 2g, the original will work on Rogers or Fido with just data service?

I have an older iphone 2g, unlocked, jb'd, and want to use it on a trip to canada this week. ...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 07-01-2011, 17:12
Replies: 10
Views: 7,732
Posted By tivoboy
Does ANYONE have any ideas on getting a broadband...

Does ANYONE have any ideas on getting a broadband internet solution up and running for a trip to india? I need something for the end of Jan-Feb, would like to have a pre-paid monthy, with unlimited...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 20-12-2010, 19:35
Replies: 10
Views: 7,732
Posted By tivoboy
tata

Is there any way to get these cards prior to departure?

And, any insight into what dongles work best with them?

thanks for the insight. looking forward to india!
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 16-12-2010, 19:27
Replies: 10
Views: 7,732
Posted By tivoboy
Can anyone comment on india 3G broadband CARDS,...

Can anyone comment on india 3G broadband CARDS, on a paygo or monthly basis? I'll be a few weeks there around the country, need to keep access.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-06-2010, 22:00
Replies: 6
Views: 4,062
Posted By tivoboy
I've had pretty good luck with the searoam.com...

I've had pretty good luck with the searoam.com cards, pricing is pretty good overall for a ubiquitous card
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-04-2010, 17:55
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By tivoboy
I gotta say, I think these guys are falling off...

I gotta say, I think these guys are falling off the list of realistic carriers/cards. I have a trip to Abu Dhabi TOMORROW, and had confirmed on their website AND via email support that there was not...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-04-2010, 18:15
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By tivoboy
Interesting. I wonder if there really IS a...

Interesting. I wonder if there really IS a subsidy. Would that make any sense from a business standpoint?

Anyway, their rates have changed, some lower, but many from my list of target countries...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-01-2010, 16:55
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By tivoboy
It pretty much has worked everywhere. I was just...

It pretty much has worked everywhere. I was just in costa rica, worked fine. The only think I would say it that their billing still is wonkey, you BUY in $$, but it bills in Euros and then your...
Forum: Germany 09-01-2010, 16:53
Replies: 10
Views: 8,427
Posted By tivoboy
so, not the thread hijack, but if one has a t-mo...

so, not the thread hijack, but if one has a t-mo card from germany, from a few years back, should it technically still be valid, can one get it re-activated and have the money on there
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-09-2009, 15:25
Replies: 11
Views: 4,491
Posted By tivoboy
yes, I would say the sharp drop of travel,...

yes, I would say the sharp drop of travel, combined with people also having solutions in hand. BUUT, I woud also add that other sites which I frequent and even popular peridicals have been...
Forum: Germany 24-09-2009, 20:46
Replies: 18
Views: 12,245
Posted By tivoboy
Alles klar, vielen Dank fuer die Hilfe. Sonst...

Alles klar, vielen Dank fuer die Hilfe. Sonst wenn Ich deutsch lessen kann kann Ich noch doff sein. :-)
Forum: Germany 24-09-2009, 20:27
Replies: 18
Views: 12,245
Posted By tivoboy
That is what I meant, it seems that the SIM CARD,...

That is what I meant, it seems that the SIM CARD, which does phone calling and data, doesn't offer the Flat Rate? Are you saying you believe that the SIM CARD for calling could have the FLAT RATE...
Forum: Germany 24-09-2009, 19:10
Replies: 18
Views: 12,245
Posted By tivoboy
Does the fonic card offer a data flatrate? That...

Does the fonic card offer a data flatrate? That appeared to be only for their data dongle product?
Forum: Germany 24-09-2009, 17:25
Replies: 18
Views: 12,245
Posted By tivoboy
Wow, that FONIC plan looks sweet. It is...

Wow, that FONIC plan looks sweet. It is basically .09 euro per minute, anyware to most countries one would call. Looks like you get 100 minutes for 10 EURO coming out of the gates, and their DATA...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-09-2009, 15:41
Replies: 3
Views: 2,173
Posted By tivoboy
I've been having pretty good luck with the...

I've been having pretty good luck with the searoam card. I THINK, but do not know if it is truly a rebranded maxroam card, but it has been working fine in the places I've been already. Germany,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-09-2009, 18:39
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By tivoboy
I wonder if this is because the "call" is...

I wonder if this is because the "call" is actually triggered with an SMS SEND, and they need to charge for that? I seem to be charge between .25 and .30$ for an answered call back, but no answer or...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-09-2009, 14:29
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By tivoboy
no, i don't think so

No, I don't think I answered any. At least I know I didn't answer them, but not sure if the system thinks I did. There is nothing showing up in the call activity, so I hope that means it would...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-09-2009, 22:29
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By tivoboy
couple updates. The card is working, but I...

couple updates. The card is working, but I haven't actually connected any calls from it. Yet, my balance goes down? Not sure what that is about. I HOPE it isn't for checking balance from the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-09-2009, 17:02
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By tivoboy
yes, there is now a balance, although I never...

yes, there is now a balance, although I never received information about it, and I still cannot create a USA or any other country 2nd number for that matter. "this will be fixed soon"

I'll report...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-08-2009, 17:06
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By tivoboy
Well, the good news is that the card arrived...

Well, the good news is that the card arrived quite quickly. I ordered on a Friday afternoon here, which was indeed Saturday in Ireland. It seems to have shipped on Monday, and it arrived on Friday...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 25-08-2009, 17:11
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By tivoboy
Sorry for the misunderstanding. I'll post back...

Sorry for the misunderstanding. I'll post back after using the card and what results I get.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-08-2009, 17:28
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By tivoboy
spam, psuedo usernames? What does that mean? ...

spam, psuedo usernames? What does that mean? I've been a user on this forum for nearly four years now, same user name, as across all forums worldwide.?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-08-2009, 15:15
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By tivoboy
I tried the email and contact us options for...

I tried the email and contact us options for about two weeks, with NO REPLY at all. Indeed, calling them yielded an operator, but didn't have much of the info I wanted. So, I ordered anyway and...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-08-2009, 03:48
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By tivoboy
well

well, I went ahead and ordered this card. their phone service was pretty responsive, I'll give it a go. used a prepay debit card just in case. I have a trip in Jordan, Romania, Ukraine, Turkey,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-08-2009, 17:03
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By tivoboy
Has anyone heard from these guys? I emailed a...

Has anyone heard from these guys? I emailed a couple days ago and haven't received an answer about how long it takes to receive cards?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-08-2009, 17:01
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By tivoboy
thanks for the info. I'll do a search for...

thanks for the info. I'll do a search for Maxroam, I know it has come gone and come again. I see that both Maxroam and searoam show a "cruise ship" rate in their rate selections, but yes nothing...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-08-2009, 15:11
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By tivoboy
Well, I have an immediate need for something just...

Well, I have an immediate need for something just like this. Will be travelling in the black sea, jordan, russia, croatia, I think this option seems pretty simple to do. Any have any history with...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-06-2009, 19:54
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By tivoboy
so, there is currently nobody offering an ekit...

so, there is currently nobody offering an ekit card to UM orphans?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-06-2009, 19:00
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By tivoboy
Is there a deal here for UM losers? I like the...

Is there a deal here for UM losers? I like the idea of this card, with the two numbers and would proabaly jump. I cannot seem to find the dual IMSI cards on their website though?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-04-2009, 19:13
Replies: 16
Views: 6,912
Posted By tivoboy
It sounds like as of today, those three people...

It sounds like as of today, those three people who WERE there are gone too.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-04-2009, 19:10
Replies: 173
Views: 51,309
Posted By tivoboy
Wow, bummer I was just about to use my +44 card...

Wow, bummer I was just about to use my +44 card for a europe trip in the coming weeks. Anyone know about getting into accounts, my concern is now around CC data on their systems.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-01-2009, 16:11
Replies: 19
Views: 7,471
Posted By tivoboy
yes

I DO see the comment, but if I make a request for information about say GERMANY to FRANCE call rates, the table comes up and it says that the .19 if OUTGOING calls only.

Here is a snapshot of that...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-01-2009, 23:53
Replies: 19
Views: 7,471
Posted By tivoboy
Is the .19 a charge for incoming or not? IF one...

Is the .19 a charge for incoming or not? IF one looks at the rate tables on the website, it shows .19 for OUTGOING only, and that incoming calls are FREE, no asterisk.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-01-2009, 23:19
Replies: 26
Views: 14,323
Posted By tivoboy
Wow, I had NO idea that they were now charging a...

Wow, I had NO idea that they were now charging a .19 setup fee for even INCOMING calls. I DID receive a new email last year in December that there were some NEW TARRIFS but not that a NEW CHARGE for...
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