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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2016, 10:50
Replies: 39
Views: 37,399
Posted By wolfbln
I really can't share this optimism about...

I really can't share this optimism about FreedomPop trying it again in Spain.
We have their offer in three countries now: US, UK and Spain.
Every decent review shows a very mixed bag so far. Basic...
Forum: BeNeLux 18-07-2016, 19:50
Replies: 3
Views: 7,412
Posted By wolfbln
Hi. Starting from Amsterdam Vodafone NL is...

Hi. Starting from Amsterdam Vodafone NL is definitely the easiest solution. They sell you Data BloX for €10 with 1 GB valid in all countries you will travel except of Russia. Voice includes Europe...
Forum: Europe 02-06-2016, 06:19
Replies: 5
Views: 15,169
Posted By wolfbln
And there is Pildyk too. Here is a survey:...

And there is Pildyk too.

Here is a survey: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Lithuania
Forum: Europe 24-05-2016, 01:25
Replies: 25
Views: 23,199
Posted By wolfbln
Yes, I thought about this 3rd option too. BTW. I...

Yes, I thought about this 3rd option too. BTW. I can confirm included allowances to 3rd countries on the Dutch VF SIM too (I called an Irish number on the Dutch SIM while roaming in Germany).
...
Forum: Europe 20-05-2016, 21:02
Replies: 25
Views: 23,199
Posted By wolfbln
Hi. I've concluded my testing about Vodafone NL...

Hi. I've concluded my testing about Vodafone NL in Germany. It follows the same pattern as German Vodafone CallYa SIM cards: included allowances can be used for roaming without surcharges.

You can...
Forum: Europe 10-05-2016, 13:12
Replies: 25
Views: 23,199
Posted By wolfbln
Yeah, you are right: In Europa e USA RED Start...

Yeah, you are right: In Europa e USA RED Start prevede un massimo di 100 minuti, 100 SMS e 4,5GB al giorno in roaming. Il traffico dati in roaming concorre insieme a quello nazionale al...
Forum: Europe 09-05-2016, 15:14
Replies: 25
Views: 23,199
Posted By wolfbln
and the next Vodafone network is opening prepaid...

and the next Vodafone network is opening prepaid bundles without surcharges for roaming:
We welcome Vodafone ITALY to the family.
...
Forum: Europe 04-05-2016, 22:29
Replies: 25
Views: 23,199
Posted By wolfbln
about Vodafone CallYA activation: I really...

about Vodafone CallYA activation:

I really don't understand the problems:
1.) There are the "Freikarten" = free SIMs. They are still sent all over Germany by mail already pre-activated connecting...
Forum: Europe 02-05-2016, 23:32
Replies: 25
Views: 23,199
Posted By wolfbln
LIDL connect has confirmed today, that they have...

LIDL connect has confirmed today, that they have opened the "surf stick plan" of monthly 5GB at €15 for EU roaming too. Now we have 5GB for €15 in roaming in 3G. That's amazing!

To everyone...
Forum: Europe 29-04-2016, 00:37
Replies: 25
Views: 23,199
Posted By wolfbln
Vodafone DE has switched on free roaming one day...

Vodafone DE has switched on free roaming one day ahead of schedule.

Most Vodafone DE MVNOs seem to copy Vodafone's billing of selling included mins/SMS or MB without any surcharge in all of the...
Forum: Europe 27-04-2016, 19:09
Replies: 25
Views: 23,199
Posted By wolfbln
@ peterdoo I will add a segment about net...

@ peterdoo
I will add a segment about net neutrality in the EU to the WIKI.

And here they come: the last minute roaming offers. The providers are not so sure yet. I was really hoping of better...
Forum: Europe 26-04-2016, 20:24
Replies: 25
Views: 23,199
Posted By wolfbln
Well, we are now 4 days to go until the new...

Well, we are now 4 days to go until the new roaming rules in the EU will be finally implemented.

You see, my appeal for new and better EU roaming offers got a rather meager response. Simply,...
Forum: Europe 24-04-2016, 19:42
Replies: 15
Views: 23,239
Posted By wolfbln
And more good news is coming from the...

And more good news is coming from the Netherlands. The first MVNO has gone down to domestic rates for EU-roaming. Tele2-attached *blieb has just published very good rates:...
Forum: Europe 22-04-2016, 22:11
Replies: 15
Views: 23,239
Posted By wolfbln
UPDATE: Vodafone NL just confirmed me that...

UPDATE: Vodafone NL just confirmed me that roaming charges will be scrapped:
Q: Does this mean, that you can use the package allowance without surcharges for roaming in the future?
A: that is...
Forum: Europe 22-04-2016, 20:17
Replies: 15
Views: 23,239
Posted By wolfbln
Yes, I agree. But the "special offers" for...

Yes, I agree. But the "special offers" for roaming are very scrarce up to now. Nobody found a bargain or an improved roaming package of any provider (outside of the new regulated rate) so far on the...
Forum: Europe 13-04-2016, 10:34
Replies: 25
Views: 23,199
Posted By wolfbln
New EU roaming rules from May 2016 - which SIM for roaming

As most of you will know by now, the EU has decided to bring (most) roaming surcharges to an end by mid 2017. The next step will be implemented 30th April 2016 with a further reduction of EU roaming...
Forum: Europe 11-04-2016, 23:27
Replies: 15
Views: 23,239
Posted By wolfbln
Now, there's more hope: Vodafone Germany has now...

Now, there's more hope: Vodafone Germany has now announced to slash (almost) all roaming surcharges in the EU from April 30th for prepaid plans.

This seems to be the first Vodafone network to do...
Forum: Italy 11-04-2016, 12:06
Replies: 3
Views: 10,338
Posted By wolfbln
No. There is a fundamental difference between the...

No. There is a fundamental difference between the Czech Republic and Italy. Italy has a mandatory registration scheme in place, CZ has not.
So you can't just go to a supermarket or petrol station...
Forum: Italy 10-04-2016, 18:10
Replies: 3
Views: 10,338
Posted By wolfbln
There is an old thread on top of this category...

There is an old thread on top of this category here, but the basics mentioned in the 1st post are still valid:
http://http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/showthread.php?t=6713

An updated survey of...
Forum: Europe 07-04-2016, 18:57
Replies: 15
Views: 23,239
Posted By wolfbln
Unfortunately, it hasn't proven as correct....

Unfortunately, it hasn't proven as correct. Vodafone had some "communication issues". Summing up all tariffs/plans for EU roaming are between roughly 6ct/MB and 24ct/MB. All providers try to push the...
Forum: Europe 27-03-2016, 13:50
Replies: 15
Views: 23,239
Posted By wolfbln
Always remember that roaming rates in the EU will...

Always remember that roaming rates in the EU will be changing twice in the next couple of months, because of the new EU roaming rules.
These "roaming SIM cards" featured on the WIKI are good for the...
Forum: Europe 24-03-2016, 18:18
Replies: 44
Views: 28,256
Posted By wolfbln
Here is the full link for their new FUP: ...

Here is the full link for their new FUP:
https://www.vodafone.ua/en/personal/roaming/prepaid Click on: Changes to terms of roaming service, starting April 1, 2016

This more or less kills this SIM...
Forum: Europe 23-03-2016, 00:09
Replies: 44
Views: 28,256
Posted By wolfbln
They haven't published the new rates yet. For...

They haven't published the new rates yet. For understanding the CURRENT rates, check http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Euro0

There are still good reasons to activate the "roam like home"...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-03-2016, 15:00
Replies: 3
Views: 4,448
Posted By wolfbln
But GSM World is not always right... There are...

But GSM World is not always right... There are actually 3 GSM operators.

Airtel (formerly Zain) has been sold to Orange. But it's not rebranded yet....
Forum: Europe 20-03-2016, 13:32
Replies: 25
Views: 47,955
Posted By wolfbln
Hi. I'm not sure if they really debit the €1.21...

Hi. I'm not sure if they really debit the €1.21 miminum consumption for prepaid. They used to do this only for contract customers. But there is a safe way to "park" your SIM without a monthly base...
Forum: Europe 20-03-2016, 13:22
Replies: 44
Views: 28,256
Posted By wolfbln
Oooh ooh: This seems to be a price hike in sight....

Oooh ooh: This seems to be a price hike in sight. It really was too good to be true to stay for very long.
Forum: Europe 18-03-2016, 16:06
Replies: 44
Views: 28,256
Posted By wolfbln
This SIM is the most curious product i've seen so...

This SIM is the most curious product i've seen so far. I'm using it too right now. Italy, Turkey, Germany and Malta are confirmed. So you can be confident about NL and UK.

I just got an SMS...
Forum: Germany 16-03-2016, 20:36
Replies: 8
Views: 8,049
Posted By wolfbln
There are no "talk-only" plans in this country....

There are no "talk-only" plans in this country. All options for voice, include texts (SMS) and data too. Of course you can simply switch off data usage on your device. That still doesn't prevent your...
Forum: Germany 16-03-2016, 12:10
Replies: 8
Views: 8,049
Posted By wolfbln
Aldi talk can be a good choice and I can...

Aldi talk can be a good choice and I can recommend it.

But there is certainly a general issue with Swiss roaming charges. This applies to all users of German networks close to the Swiss boarder,...
Forum: Germany 16-03-2016, 10:32
Replies: 8
Views: 8,049
Posted By wolfbln
Have in mind that getting the Eplus/O2 networks...

Have in mind that getting the Eplus/O2 networks (with free domestic 3G roaming between them) Aldi talk is operating on, is a bit tricky in boarder regions.

As Konstanz is located in the boarder...
Forum: Europe 06-03-2016, 13:48
Replies: 44
Views: 28,256
Posted By wolfbln
Yes. Make a manual network selection for Vodafone...

Yes. Make a manual network selection for Vodafone and lock it there. My SIM card doesn't have Vodafone preferences pre-installed. I checked.

But I don't think that you can loose all of your credit...
Forum: Europe 06-03-2016, 01:27
Replies: 44
Views: 28,256
Posted By wolfbln
Thanks Gnarfy. Great that you actually have...

Thanks Gnarfy.

Great that you actually have registered for this info.
I'm currently checking all the options:

Bitrefill seems to be the cheapest, but you need Bitcoins and small numbers may...
Forum: Europe 01-03-2016, 11:12
Replies: 0
Views: 6,765
Posted By wolfbln
Telenor Denmark is withdrawing its brands

The prepaid market in Denmark is shrinking once again. Telenor, one of the major providers in the country, has decided to withdraw completely from the prepaid / pay-as-you-go market by end of March...
Forum: Europe 29-02-2016, 22:22
Replies: 44
Views: 28,256
Posted By wolfbln
Thanks Peter. But I've already tried them....

Thanks Peter.

But I've already tried them. It seems to be blocked by the receiver now. It explicitly states when payment fails, that no payments are allowed from 'my' country. So as if Vodafone UA...
Forum: Europe 28-02-2016, 22:13
Replies: 44
Views: 28,256
Posted By wolfbln
Finally after using it for two weeks, I've found...

Finally after using it for two weeks, I've found a major drawback for a wider use of this SIM card outside of the Ukraine.

All three top-up options seem to decline now out-of-the UA issued credit...
Forum: Europe 22-02-2016, 16:56
Replies: 44
Views: 28,256
Posted By wolfbln
No. Read the linked article draft...

No. Read the linked article draft (http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Euro0). It's only on 2G and 3G at full speed, but with slow latency like many roaming SIM cards.


@Lover08
Thanks...
Forum: Europe 22-02-2016, 08:40
Replies: 44
Views: 28,256
Posted By wolfbln
I've ordered a SIM through eBay and tested the...

I've ordered a SIM through eBay and tested the roaming option for the prepaid data WIKI in the last couple of days. Other users I'm in contact with, did the same.

I have to say I've never seen...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 18-02-2016, 07:38
Replies: 51
Views: 37,050
Posted By wolfbln
Well, the change from Orange to Partner was...

Well, the change from Orange to Partner was expected. One can argue, if their new logo is such a major coup and eyecatcher. Is turquoise now the new orange in Israel?

I can hardly imagine that...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 16-02-2016, 11:10
Replies: 19
Views: 17,806
Posted By wolfbln
Have in mind that LTE in Australia on 700 MHz is...

Have in mind that LTE in Australia on 700 MHz is different to the US on 700 MHz.

In the US you use band 12 (T-Mobile) and 17 (AT&T). In Australia and soon in Europe band 28 is used.

All of them...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 11-02-2016, 09:24
Replies: 19
Views: 17,806
Posted By wolfbln
"But their telecom infrastructure could be more...

"But their telecom infrastructure could be more competitive. It would be nice if there was a third mobile network, so these mobile cos. Had more competitive prices and more consumer friendly...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-02-2016, 04:35
Replies: 39
Views: 37,399
Posted By wolfbln
Well, we feature the 'Feel at home' option for a...

Well, we feature the 'Feel at home' option for a long time now on the prepaid data WIKI. We didn't receive a single report of somebody who had been switched off. This restriction has been in their...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-02-2016, 16:27
Replies: 39
Views: 37,399
Posted By wolfbln
I didn't expect a reaction to FreedomPop by...

I didn't expect a reaction to FreedomPop by another operator on this side of the Atlantic, but Three UK seems to match their offer, well sort of.

They introduced their new Data Award SIM which...
Forum: BeNeLux 05-02-2016, 14:36
Replies: 1
Views: 6,110
Posted By wolfbln
Mobistar looks Orange now

Belgium operator Mobistar was acquired by Orange/France Télécom long ago. They now hold a 53% majority share.

Finally, they decided to get rid of the old name Mobistar and their logo and rebrand...
Forum: Europe 04-02-2016, 08:19
Replies: 2
Views: 111,172
Posted By wolfbln
Hi Angelina. Welcome to the forum. Please...

Hi Angelina.
Welcome to the forum.
Please respect that the forum language is English only.
Please respect that this forum is about prepaid SIM cards for mobile devices.
Your question is about...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-02-2016, 12:33
Replies: 39
Views: 37,399
Posted By wolfbln
As I understand, the SIM-only option is not sold...

As I understand, the SIM-only option is not sold yet, but announced to be available soon in the US and UK. Right now, they only sell the MiFi combo, which is not such a good deal after all.

When...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 29-01-2016, 18:34
Replies: 11
Views: 16,325
Posted By wolfbln
To put this into perspective: Izimobil is a...

To put this into perspective:
Izimobil is a MVNO using the network of Telekom Slovenje. That is the best network in the country. But it can't use their 4G/LTE so far, it's only on 2G and 3G.
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-01-2016, 07:17
Replies: 39
Views: 37,399
Posted By wolfbln
200 MB per month roaming data for free sounds...

200 MB per month roaming data for free sounds good.
Problem is that only US- and UK-citizens are allowed to enlist in effect.
Not only a UK or US postal address is required, but you have to submit...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-01-2016, 06:26
Replies: 7
Views: 5,539
Posted By wolfbln
Why does Telekom/T-mobile still block VoIP in...

Why does Telekom/T-mobile still block VoIP in Germany?
Most European providers ban VoIP use in their T&Cs. Their IDD rates are sometimes 100 times higher and they loose revenues.
Some other...
Forum: Germany 28-01-2016, 04:30
Replies: 5
Views: 7,677
Posted By wolfbln
There is no need to avoid Eplus network. It has...

There is no need to avoid Eplus network. It has now the same owner than O2 and Telefónica is merging the networks. On Eplus you can use 3G roaming of O2 for free now.
There are only two cases...
Forum: Germany 27-01-2016, 16:27
Replies: 5
Views: 7,677
Posted By wolfbln
Hi. You still get 5 GB 3G data at Lidl for 15...

Hi. You still get 5 GB 3G data at Lidl for 15 €, but now only with a big catch. In November Lidl changed from O2 to Vodafone network. They rebranded their mobile line to Lidl Connect.

While you...
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