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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-07-2016, 02:53
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By Bossman
Free Piranha sim.

For those that need one:

http://www.piranha-mobile.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=55
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-04-2016, 20:07
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By Bossman
As I recollect, topups are recorded as an...

As I recollect, topups are recorded as an international charge. Also, my call charges/balance show up in UK Pounds
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-04-2016, 18:56
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By Bossman
Schuster, Piranha is a good option. I have been...

Schuster, Piranha is a good option. I have been quite satisfied with their service. I recently used it for 3 weeks when I was in Nigeria last month. Now, I only use it for the call forwarding...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-03-2016, 19:09
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By Bossman
You may want to try Piranha mobile. I cancelled...

You may want to try Piranha mobile. I cancelled my Telna account last year.
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade 13-02-2016, 19:19
Replies: 2
Views: 11,183
Posted By Bossman
Incorrect. It has had roaming for at least 4...

Incorrect. It has had roaming for at least 4 years. It's quite expensive though. used mine for a quick call in Jamaica in 2012,
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-12-2015, 22:34
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By Bossman
Have not been back to their website since I...

Have not been back to their website since I cancelled my SIM a few months ago. I just did not have a need for it, since I also have Piranha. You are correct - I did notice an increase in their rates...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-11-2015, 19:28
Replies: 13
Views: 19,009
Posted By Bossman
I agree. The international sims are becoming less...

I agree. The international sims are becoming less useful to a lot of folks these days. Those verizon passes are not bad, especially for short trips, or short trips that span multiple countries. For...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-08-2015, 13:52
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By Bossman
Incoming calls are also free

Just now noticed that incoming calls are free for US/UK sim holders using it in US/UK. It's probably been so for a while, but I am just now noticing it.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-07-2015, 12:42
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By Bossman
Update - I called them back and ask that they...

Update - I called them back and ask that they credit my credit card. They did go ahead and put a request in for that, and I received an email confirmation.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-07-2015, 03:03
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By Bossman
I will contact my credit card folks tomorrow. I...

I will contact my credit card folks tomorrow. I agree. It makes no sense. I really no longer have a use for the sim card. I'll deactivate it once I resolve t this issue.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-07-2015, 23:32
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By Bossman
TelnaMobile charges

I just want to mention that TelnaMobile charged my credit card twice for the annual $19 fee. I called them, but they cannot credit my credit card. , they can only issue an account credit. So, I asked...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-07-2015, 18:28
Replies: 11
Views: 7,051
Posted By Bossman
Same here. I have it mainly for backup,m but have...

Same here. I have it mainly for backup,m but have not really used it in about 3 years. I tried to use it in Jamaica in 2012, I was billed for several calls that never rang to my phone. One thing...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-04-2015, 13:09
Replies: 7
Views: 5,452
Posted By Bossman
Ekit, for the most part has been quite...

Ekit, for the most part has been quite dependable. However, for me, my use of international sims has really diminished. And my Piranha sims serves all my needs. So, on ky last trip last month, I used...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-02-2015, 19:13
Replies: 18
Views: 13,832
Posted By Bossman
I have an old US simplecalling sim. I received...

I have an old US simplecalling sim. I received the following email on Monday. Seriously, my use for international sim cards has diminished somewhat. As I am usually in one place for a long period and...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-01-2015, 18:54
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By Bossman
I initially used the UK number. I tried the US...

I initially used the UK number. I tried the US number now and that worked. Thanks.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-01-2015, 13:10
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By Bossman
The VOIP app works fine on my Moto G with android...

The VOIP app works fine on my Moto G with android 4.4. Installation failed on my Nexus 4 with android 5.0. The new account app installs fine, but never received the login info I requested via the app.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-08-2014, 02:45
Replies: 7
Views: 5,241
Posted By Bossman
A lot of them will not survive. That has been...

A lot of them will not survive. That has been happening over the last few years, especially with the EU regulating roaming rates. There used to be a whole lot of international sim carriers. That has...
Forum: Mobile Phones 09-08-2014, 22:46
Replies: 18
Views: 29,427
Posted By Bossman
Windows phones are just NOT it, period! I do not...

Windows phones are just NOT it, period! I do not think there are a lot of windows dual sim phones anyway. I have a Nokia 521. I use it occasionally. I am just not fond of the windows OS. I just...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-06-2014, 23:20
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By Bossman
Snidely, if a US user is traveling to one of...

Snidely, if a US user is traveling to one of those countries not included on T-Mobile's plan. Personally, my use/need of international SIM cards has diminished significantly.
Forum: Mobile Phones 11-04-2014, 15:58
Replies: 44
Views: 67,513
Posted By Bossman
The Moto G dual sim is not bad -...

The Moto G dual sim is not bad - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I34W4TU?pc_redir=1396962650&robot_redir=1
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 01-04-2014, 04:48
Replies: 14
Views: 20,350
Posted By Bossman
I am currently in Nigeria. I have my AT&T...

I am currently in Nigeria. I have my AT&T forwarded to my Piranha Sim, and Piranha forwarded to my local MTN Nigeria number so that people can still reach me on my AT&T number. This has worked well....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 25-02-2014, 15:15
Replies: 3
Views: 3,176
Posted By Bossman
AT&T announces free, unlimited international text

Not sure if this has been posted already. Looks like they are certainly feeling the pressure from whatsapp and blackberry/facebook message apps, etc.
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-02-2014, 00:31
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By Bossman
I hope she has a backup. Piranha may be all good...

I hope she has a backup. Piranha may be all good for now. However, from experience, a lot of these companies come and go. As I posted in another thread, a year ago when I was Lagos, Nigeria, Piranha...
Forum: Germany 14-02-2014, 14:03
Replies: 71
Views: 57,787
Posted By Bossman
Especially for the folks in the EU. Their need...

Especially for the folks in the EU. Their need for international roaming sims is quickly diminishing if they are traveling within the EU. If AT&T can just do something similar to what tmobile is...
Forum: Italy 30-01-2014, 11:16
Replies: 1
Views: 3,086
Posted By Bossman
Tmobile prepaid has had international roaming for...

Tmobile prepaid has had international roaming for at least 2 years. Worked for me in Jamaica in 2012(Saved me there when my international sims did not work). Phone also registered in Nigeria and UK...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-12-2013, 11:25
Replies: 1
Views: 2,650
Posted By Bossman
Obviously, I goofed up the date in the subject....

Obviously, I goofed up the date in the subject. Should be 2013.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-12-2013, 14:11
Replies: 1
Views: 2,650
Posted By Bossman
07 Mobile (formerly easyroam) closing 12-31-2003

Not sure if this has been posted already. They used to be called easyroam. I have an old sim from them that still registered as of last month. According to the Geosim website, the credit on the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-11-2013, 02:28
Replies: 50
Views: 27,329
Posted By Bossman
Thanks for the heads-up. It certainly a glitch in...

Thanks for the heads-up. It certainly a glitch in their system. And his account is being credited for all charges. Hopefully, tmobile fixes all these glitches in the next few months.
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-11-2013, 14:07
Replies: 50
Views: 27,329
Posted By Bossman
I agree - Even as a non-tmobile customer (I only...

I agree - Even as a non-tmobile customer (I only have prepaid for my kids with them), I am considering giving this a try when next I travel out of the country. I will just sign up for their cheapest...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-10-2013, 12:09
Replies: 50
Views: 27,329
Posted By Bossman
Also looks like one will need to sign up for one...

Also looks like one will need to sign up for one of their monthly plans. And cancel it if one needs it for no more than a month.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-10-2013, 14:05
Replies: 0
Views: 2,228
Posted By Bossman
07 mobile (formerly easyroam) closing shop by end of year

I had an old sim that I have not used in years, but still works -


On November 20, 2013, we will no longer be excepting top-up's for any sim cards. Then on December 31, 2013. The 07mobile...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-09-2013, 21:17
Replies: 26
Views: 9,457
Posted By Bossman
I know that feeling. Hopefully you do not have...

I know that feeling. Hopefully you do not have too much credit left on it. I usually just topup these sim cards with the minimum, or at least what I think I need at he moment. It's a very volatile...
Forum: Mobile Phones 09-09-2013, 02:37
Replies: 44
Views: 67,513
Posted By Bossman
I have this basic one and it has served me well....

I have this basic one and it has served me well. I have the 6102-B model. Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102 - Full phone specifications (http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_y_duos_s6102-4385.php)
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 01:57
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By Bossman
Forget all the 3rd party stuff. Comparing...

Forget all the 3rd party stuff. Comparing receiving and making calls directly on the sim, there are better options than onesimcard. Calling out with onesimcard is about $1 or more from the countries...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-08-2013, 02:04
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By Bossman
Wow! This thread seems to have more mention of...

Wow! This thread seems to have more mention of onesimcard than all the other onesimcard related threads combined. It seems onesimcard works well for you. However, their sim is just not attractive to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-08-2013, 10:22
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By Bossman
A lot of operators do not even connect to those...

A lot of operators do not even connect to those +372 numbers. And those that connect charge a hefty premium. Nevertheless, make sure you have a backup, as no one sim is guaranteed to work as stated...
Forum: UK & Ireland 11-08-2013, 14:41
Replies: 6
Views: 8,307
Posted By Bossman
This basic phone can serve both of your needs -...

This basic phone can serve both of your needs - as a phone and hotspot device. Mine as served me well in both regards.

Amazon.com: Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Android Dual SIM Quadband Unlocked:...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-07-2013, 21:09
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By Bossman
I have to agree. And their rates outside the EU...

I have to agree. And their rates outside the EU and and may be their "home" countries are ridiculous! I am actually surprised they and maxroam are still around, especially with the dwindling EU...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-07-2013, 23:14
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By Bossman
It took about 10 days to receive my sim. My...

It took about 10 days to receive my sim. My advice is to make sure you have a backup. My Ekit sim saved me when my Piranha sim acted up earlier this year.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-06-2013, 13:11
Replies: 10
Views: 9,101
Posted By Bossman
They stopped selling new sim cards. ...

They stopped selling new sim cards.

http://07mobile.com/ma/page.asp?pgid=159&pgsid=34
Forum: Europe 15-06-2013, 13:09
Replies: 133
Views: 111,149
Posted By Bossman
This certainly good news for those that live and...

This certainly good news for those that live and travel within the EU. No need to try to hunts down an international sim or even a local sim, especially on very short trips.
Forum: Americas 04-06-2013, 22:34
Replies: 6
Views: 7,223
Posted By Bossman
Plus any of the mvno carriers that provide...

Plus any of the mvno carriers that provide service using at&t snd T-Mobile 's netwotk.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-05-2013, 19:08
Replies: 12
Views: 6,215
Posted By Bossman
I was comparing to roaming sims that charge per...

I was comparing to roaming sims that charge per certain KB. AT&T has worked well for me in this regards. I usually just do the $30/120 MB. Also, the last 2 times I used it, the price has been...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-05-2013, 11:39
Replies: 12
Views: 6,215
Posted By Bossman
True talk - If one is traveling within the EU and...

True talk - If one is traveling within the EU and calling within the EU, there is no need for an international sim. For the US there is still a need if it has lower rates. That's probably one of the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-05-2013, 19:31
Replies: 15
Views: 5,185
Posted By Bossman
I received one unsolicited as well. I have not...

I received one unsolicited as well. I have not used their sim in while. Their rates are too high for the countries I am likely to visit.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-04-2013, 02:48
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By Bossman
It's probably been mentioned already. However, I...

It's probably been mentioned already. However, I have VoipCheap, and they charge a higher rate 0.12 euro to the Piranha uk number. Other Uk proper numbers are 0.08 euro.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-04-2013, 11:13
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By Bossman
It's one thing for a sim to have lots of...

It's one thing for a sim to have lots of features/bells and whistles, and it's another for it to be usable for the basic things when you really need it. See my post above - Piranha was not usable for...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-03-2013, 10:12
Replies: 10
Views: 3,808
Posted By Bossman
I personally will not depend on Piranha (or any...

I personally will not depend on Piranha (or any one sim for that matter) 100%. It has been reported to have problems holding on to a network connection, and sometimes takes quite a long time to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-03-2013, 03:18
Replies: 26
Views: 11,448
Posted By Bossman
Unfortunately the street name field is disabled....

Unfortunately the street name field is disabled. So, unless your street is in the ones displayed, you will not be able to order a sim. Been at this address/zipcode for over 13 years, and it did not...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-03-2013, 11:15
Replies: 16
Views: 4,722
Posted By Bossman
Yeah. I noticed thet my new sim has a 07937...

Yeah. I noticed thet my new sim has a 07937 number. Makes no difference to me, as I will just be using the US number.
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