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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 26-11-2011, 13:42
Replies: 7
Views: 7,163
Posted By Bossman
The site is suspended.

According to the link below, and several others online, the domain has been suspended (as of 10/23/2011). So, it looks like they are gone! It's probably just a matter of time before all the...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 20-11-2011, 20:47
Replies: 7
Views: 7,163
Posted By Bossman
That website is going to a totally different...

That website is going to a totally different page. May be they changed business plans and are no longer in the callback business. LOL!
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 20-11-2011, 14:56
Replies: 7
Views: 7,163
Posted By Bossman
I can't even find the website. Yeah, I have not...

I can't even find the website. Yeah, I have not used them in a while either.

EdIt - I just called my CBW number and that works and I did get the callback. May be the website is just down. This is...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-11-2011, 02:59
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By Bossman
Thanks. Sending sms seems to be working now.

Thanks. Sending sms seems to be working now.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-11-2011, 21:41
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By Bossman
DrNewcomb, are you able to send sms successfully?...

DrNewcomb, are you able to send sms successfully? I tried a few times but was not. They all failed. Is this not functional yet? No problem receiving sms.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-11-2011, 21:44
Replies: 25
Views: 22,071
Posted By Bossman
Personally, if I were you, I'd just count my...

Personally, if I were you, I'd just count my losses and move on. This life is too short and sometimes it's not worth all this trouble.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-11-2011, 19:14
Replies: 81
Views: 49,969
Posted By Bossman
This is not directed exactly at OneSimCard -...

This is not directed exactly at OneSimCard - based on the number of posts here regarding some of these international sim companies, it just seems like some are really struggling in this dwindling...
Forum: Americas 03-11-2011, 10:23
Replies: 12
Views: 15,487
Posted By Bossman
It's will be obviously quite high - The same...

It's will be obviously quite high - The same $1.49 (see rates below) that they charge in other Western Europe countries. It's just good to know it's there in case of emergency. Or for a quick couple...
Forum: Americas 24-10-2011, 19:12
Replies: 6
Views: 3,591
Posted By Bossman
Since you use it very little, it probably should...

Since you use it very little, it probably should not matter if it's $1.49 or $2. Plus, at $2, it includes text and talk. There is also the $3 option if that suits you. I really do not think it's that...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-10-2011, 02:49
Replies: 4
Views: 4,854
Posted By Bossman
Good for you. I have closed the maxroam chapter...

Good for you. I have closed the maxroam chapter and moved on. Of the places I am most likely to visit - The Caribbean, West Africa, and UK. Maxroam is extremely expensive in all of them except UK....
Forum: Americas 23-10-2011, 02:45
Replies: 29
Views: 14,234
Posted By Bossman
Check out the offerings by AT&T and Tmobile (they...

Check out the offerings by AT&T and Tmobile (they recently added quite a few more options) and see which one will suit you.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-10-2011, 04:34
Replies: 4
Views: 4,854
Posted By Bossman
Maxroam credit expiration

I realized that my maxroam balance is showing $0.00. So, I contacted them, and was informed that the credit expires 365 days after initial purchase. Regardless of usage. Because I still used it in...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-10-2011, 14:40
Replies: 7
Views: 5,629
Posted By Bossman
I actually first saw this on their facebook page...

I actually first saw this on their facebook page about a month ago or so. I did not receive an email either. Not sure which of the ekit sims it applies to.
Forum: Americas 16-09-2011, 11:31
Replies: 29
Views: 14,234
Posted By Bossman
Yes, she can walk into an AT&T store and get a...

Yes, she can walk into an AT&T store and get a sim no need for SSN or anything. Better yet, she can get a sim/cheap phone package at one of the many stores, walmart, kmart, radioshack, target, etc....
Forum: Americas 11-09-2011, 17:21
Replies: 7
Views: 7,312
Posted By Bossman
I suspect it's just a mistake on the rate sheet...

I suspect it's just a mistake on the rate sheet and it will work in the UK. especially since other countries such as Spain, France, etc are all on there.
Forum: Europe 28-08-2011, 15:38
Replies: 9
Views: 4,047
Posted By Bossman
I would think so, since the roaming rates charged...

I would think so, since the roaming rates charged within EU countries is less than most international sim cards. You are correct, the market for international sims, especially for EU customers has...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-08-2011, 23:31
Replies: 3
Views: 2,516
Posted By Bossman
What data? If you are asking if at&t data is...

What data? If you are asking if at&t data is working, yes, as I am posting this from my smartphone using at&t.
Forum: Europe 09-07-2011, 12:26
Replies: 6
Views: 2,812
Posted By Bossman
Yes. You can do this now. Some of us non-EU...

Yes. You can do this now. Some of us non-EU citizens on here have had UK (and other EU countries) sims for years. You can certainly get these on ebay or when you get there. When I am traveling within...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-07-2011, 13:39
Replies: 10
Views: 6,160
Posted By Bossman
Yes. According to this FAQ it's an Estonian card....

Yes. According to this FAQ it's an Estonian card. A lot of carriers will not even connect to these +372 numbers. The ones that advertise cheap termination rates may not necessarily work.

FAQ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-06-2011, 20:57
Replies: 5
Views: 2,947
Posted By Bossman
I just want to mention that the Ekit...

I just want to mention that the Ekit representative responded quickly and took a look at it. They also credited my account with more than what I lost due to this accidental usage.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-06-2011, 14:31
Replies: 5
Views: 2,947
Posted By Bossman
Ekit sim and data usage - watch out!

I was wondering why my Ekit credit disappeared so quickly when I used it a few months ago. I just had time to look into it, and the first 3 lined below explain why. LOL! I certainly did not know...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-06-2011, 14:09
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By Bossman
Thanks DrNewcomb. Never knew one could log in via...

Thanks DrNewcomb. Never knew one could log in via Telna.com.

BTW, I have bbeen informed by their customer service that the voicemail is not yet functional, and that it should in the near future.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-06-2011, 11:25
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By Bossman
Not this new sim, but I have used them...

Not this new sim, but I have used them internationally in the past with the old sim.

On a side note - I noticed that I have not been able to log into my account in the last couple of weeks or so....
Forum: Americas 09-06-2011, 20:58
Replies: 15
Views: 10,268
Posted By Bossman
Not sure what you mean. It's prepaid. He signs up...

Not sure what you mean. It's prepaid. He signs up for it daily if he wants, and $1.49 is deducted from his credit.
Forum: Americas 09-06-2011, 19:01
Replies: 15
Views: 10,268
Posted By Bossman
For data in the US, you can consider tmobile -...

For data in the US, you can consider tmobile - They have unlimited data for $1.49/day. AT&T's rate are not so bad either. They just recently revamped it. As already mentioned, there is a lot of free...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-04-2011, 11:13
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By Bossman
Has any current customer received the new sim...

Has any current customer received the new sim card?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-04-2011, 14:19
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By Bossman
Very good point. They are postpaid. So, like...

Very good point. They are postpaid. So, like other postpaids, one has to factor in taxes. Just looked at my last bill from them for when I used it in Jamaica last year. Taxes were 23% of the total...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-04-2011, 23:13
Replies: 13
Views: 7,138
Posted By Bossman
Yeah. I can ring them up to see what's up. I did...

Yeah. I can ring them up to see what's up. I did not bother initially because I their rates in the countries I am likely to visit are very high, and do not plan on using the sim. However, I can have...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-04-2011, 21:47
Replies: 13
Views: 7,138
Posted By Bossman
Yes. I am certain. Actually I think I get charged...

Yes. I am certain. Actually I think I get charged even if VM is not left. I have never answered a call on my sim. I believe some people have my number mixed up with someone else's, so I have got a...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-04-2011, 21:14
Replies: 13
Views: 7,138
Posted By Bossman
I also notice that one gets charged (phone off or...

I also notice that one gets charged (phone off or not) for at least 1 min if the caller hits the VM. So may be a good idea to deactivate VM.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-04-2011, 19:34
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By Bossman
Another question that remains is - how many...

Another question that remains is - how many people are still going to be willing to pay the $19 annual fee for the benefit of having a US number. Other sim cards, for example Ekit, offers the option...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-04-2011, 15:55
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By Bossman
I am with you morayoo. Of all the international...

I am with you morayoo. Of all the international dims that I have used, the only one that has been somewhat reliable and consistent in terms of service is Ekit. The rest, Maxroam, Yackie, etc. Have...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-04-2011, 13:32
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By Bossman
True. 9 months is a long time in this industry....

True. 9 months is a long time in this industry. Same thing happened to me (a week before suspending service), however I asked for, and got it refunded.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-04-2011, 11:26
Replies: 30
Views: 16,140
Posted By Bossman
I an also verify that I did not receive the sim...

I an also verify that I did not receive the sim card. I suspect maxroam did not send anything out and did ONLY after the customer contacts them. Or may be they just totally forgot to send it out.
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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-04-2011, 14:42
Replies: 30
Views: 16,140
Posted By Bossman
I received a txt on the old som that I should...

I received a txt on the old som that I should have received the new one. Just getting back into the country. I will check and report back when I get home.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-03-2011, 09:38
Replies: 30
Views: 16,140
Posted By Bossman
Currently out of the country (in Nigeria). Left...

Currently out of the country (in Nigeria). Left US on the 23rd and I did not receive it either. BTW, the current rate (not the global sim rate) is still in effect on the classic sim. I used it while...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-03-2011, 17:02
Replies: 30
Views: 16,140
Posted By Bossman
When you check the rates, it defaults to call...

When you check the rates, it defaults to call Through rates. Just click on the callback rates tab/link.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-03-2011, 00:51
Replies: 30
Views: 16,140
Posted By Bossman
Yeah. Their rates for all countries I checked...

Yeah. Their rates for all countries I checked except Western Europe are 1.99 Euro and 1.59 euro outgoing and incoming respectively. Quite insane! Unless they come out with another sim with better...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-03-2011, 19:06
Replies: 30
Views: 16,140
Posted By Bossman
It's officially on their website - I see this...

It's officially on their website - I see this when I log into acct. management

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You may be aware that we have recently launched a new version of our mobile roaming service...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-03-2011, 17:43
Replies: 30
Views: 16,140
Posted By Bossman
Maxroam deactivating classic sim on the 31st of March

From their website when I log in. I am guessing this new sim card will be the global sim with the outrageous rates.

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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-03-2011, 18:07
Replies: 30
Views: 16,140
Posted By Bossman
I think I should mention that the last time I...

I think I should mention that the last time I used my sim card and checked my call history, I was never able to, I always got an error. I just tried now, and it's still the same thing. No way to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-03-2011, 14:03
Replies: 30
Views: 16,140
Posted By Bossman
It's really anyone's guess. The only way to find...

It's really anyone's guess. The only way to find out the real thing is by using the sim and see what the charges are. I travel in about 2 weeks and will use it and report back. Unless someone here...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-03-2011, 17:26
Replies: 30
Views: 16,140
Posted By Bossman
Yes. The rate difference for just about all the...

Yes. The rate difference for just about all the countries except Western Europe, between both sims is day and night. The Global sim is a WHOLE lot more expensive.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-03-2011, 16:23
Replies: 30
Views: 16,140
Posted By Bossman
Yeah. That response I got did not make sense to...

Yeah. That response I got did not make sense to me. Obviously, someone there is misinformed. Here is the response to the ticket I opened, just to verify ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-03-2011, 15:07
Replies: 30
Views: 16,140
Posted By Bossman
Rates now the GlobalSim rates - Very high!

I just called their support and they confirmed that the classic sim is no more. Then I asked what are the rates are for those of us that still have the sim. He said it's the same rate as the global...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-03-2011, 15:38
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By Bossman
Skype is definitely not locked to verizon (how...

Skype is definitely not locked to verizon (how can it). I have it on my iphone4 and my nokia E63 and works flawlessly on both.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-03-2011, 18:10
Replies: 30
Views: 16,140
Posted By Bossman
Maxroam - Classic sim rates not available

In preparation for an upcoming trip, I wanted to decide which sim to use where. So, lates last week I went to maxroam's site to try to verify the rates on my classic sim. It was not on the drop-down....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-03-2011, 14:06
Replies: 5
Views: 4,227
Posted By Bossman
Lucky you. Good thing you used paypal for the...

Lucky you. Good thing you used paypal for the transaction. There are too many of these companies out there these days and not all of them will survive. The only way to limit ones loss is to use...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-02-2011, 10:00
Replies: 6
Views: 5,422
Posted By Bossman
My truphone sim always show Tmobile in the US.

My truphone sim always show Tmobile in the US.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-01-2011, 15:00
Replies: 23
Views: 22,448
Posted By Bossman
As mentioned - Things change a lot in this...

As mentioned - Things change a lot in this business. You definitely do or want to have a high balance on these cards or top them up unless you have to. Several of us here have lost money on sim cards...
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