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Forum: Spain & Portugal 26-02-2011, 02:42
Replies: 9
Views: 8,320
Posted By wco81
What was the data plan like? Has anyone used...

What was the data plan like?

Has anyone used a Yoigo SIM, supposedly available at Phonehouse stores?


Spain - Yoigo - Prepaid Wireless Internet Access...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 23-02-2011, 15:52
Replies: 9
Views: 8,320
Posted By wco81
Is the Masmovil another operator which does not...

Is the Masmovil another operator which does not sell their SIM at retail?

Can you top up on the same SIM and go for another 1 GB for 15 Euro if you use up 1 GB early?

Otherwise it looks like...
Forum: Europe 07-01-2011, 15:16
Replies: 72
Views: 109,909
Posted By wco81
Kind of surprising that US carriers are ahead of...

Kind of surprising that US carriers are ahead of the curve for LTE deployment. It was the other way around for GPRS and 3G, I believe.

Of course I think the spectrum auctions in Europe about 10...
Forum: Europe 07-01-2011, 11:09
Replies: 72
Views: 109,909
Posted By wco81
So Verizon in the US is pushing forward with...

So Verizon in the US is pushing forward with their LTE network and several LTE phones are being shown at CES this week.

AT&T is planning to turn on their LTE network by the middle of the year.
...
Forum: Italy 11-12-2010, 17:23
Replies: 3
Views: 5,062
Posted By wco81
Well going to Barcelona in March and Sicily in...

Well going to Barcelona in March and Sicily in June so hoping there will be other models or the existing models will be cheaper.

So the battery life on the ZTE isn't that great by Wifi? Because I...
Forum: Italy 10-12-2010, 17:31
Replies: 3
Views: 5,062
Posted By wco81
Cheap Android phone for use as a Mifi device?

Saw this posted in another forum:

Telefoni UMTS e Smartphone - Vodafone...
Forum: Italy 10-12-2010, 14:37
Replies: 9
Views: 6,825
Posted By wco81
What is this Italian GPS program? And you used...

What is this Italian GPS program? And you used the iPad for the GPS?

Here's some more info I found about iPad data options in Italy:

Want to use my IPAD in Italy - Page 4 - Apple iPad Forum...
Forum: Italy 10-12-2010, 14:28
Replies: 10
Views: 6,842
Posted By wco81
That's too bad, was hoping to use my Wind SIM...

That's too bad, was hoping to use my Wind SIM that I had purchased last May for Sicily in June. I was using the Mega 100 Ore plan for a couple of weeks.

Oh well only 20 Euro spent but should have...
Forum: Italy 01-11-2010, 18:23
Replies: 217
Views: 100,104
Posted By wco81
I'm hoping the Italian carriers will start...

I'm hoping the Italian carriers will start selling affordable unlocked Mifis as they've been selling the USB keys.

Then people can use iPhones on the road, with all the GPS-centric apps.
Forum: Italy 25-08-2010, 16:49
Replies: 217
Views: 100,104
Posted By wco81
I canceled my 100 Ore plan by SMS but it was...

I canceled my 100 Ore plan by SMS but it was still showing up on wind.it when I logged in just before leaving Italy.
Forum: Mobile Phones 03-08-2010, 02:34
Replies: 30
Views: 21,877
Posted By wco81
Not sure if this is a comprehensive list but a...

Not sure if this is a comprehensive list but a breakdown of iPad plans per GB:

US iPad Users are Overpaying for their Data Plans | Tableau Public...
Forum: Italy 03-06-2010, 16:51
Replies: 28
Views: 9,528
Posted By wco81
Turned out the Mobile Partner software, other...

Turned out the Mobile Partner software, other than crashing sometimes (but leaving the connection going) was probably fine.

My laptop was crashing because of a bad RAM DIMM.

I have to say it's...
Forum: Italy 27-05-2010, 08:05
Replies: 28
Views: 9,528
Posted By wco81
OK, I'm up and running on Wind! I'd held off...

OK, I'm up and running on Wind!

I'd held off because my computer was crashing left and right and I attributed it to the Mobile Partner software, which is a Java application.

But long after I...
Forum: Italy 24-05-2010, 08:50
Replies: 28
Views: 9,528
Posted By wco81
Hmm, then it must be that the software can't...

Hmm, then it must be that the software can't detect the modem at all.

I'll see if they're willing to try my dongle out, because I can't take my laptop in (an hour or two boat trip).

Either that...
Forum: Italy 23-05-2010, 22:22
Replies: 28
Views: 9,528
Posted By wco81
Hmm, I thought the E61i supported all the UMTS...

Hmm, I thought the E61i supported all the UMTS bands all over but you may be right. First used a SIM in Berlin and the speed seemed poor over there as well as PosteMobile SIM in Tuscany.

On the...
Forum: Italy 22-05-2010, 20:02
Replies: 28
Views: 9,528
Posted By wco81
It may well be the case. I don't have the...

It may well be the case.

I don't have the E61i manual but everywhere, it shows "E" under the signal strength, which I believe denotes Edge signal.

That was the case down in Liguria inside my...
Forum: Italy 21-05-2010, 22:33
Replies: 28
Views: 9,528
Posted By wco81
Well I am having software issues which may not be...

Well I am having software issues which may not be related to this USB 3G key software (BTW, where do you enter the APN on Linux, are there Linux clients of this software?).

But now that I'm up in...
Forum: Italy 20-05-2010, 21:36
Replies: 28
Views: 9,528
Posted By wco81
So finally tried it and first of all, the Wind...

So finally tried it and first of all, the Wind EASY Connect for the Mac doesn't even recognize a device when I'm inside my hotel room in Deiva Marina.

I put the SIM in my Nokia and it shows weak...
Forum: Italy 18-05-2010, 19:58
Replies: 28
Views: 9,528
Posted By wco81
I just purchased a Wind SIM for 20 Euro. They...

I just purchased a Wind SIM for 20 Euro. They said there is currently a promo making the Mega Ore 6.5 Euro and the Mega 100 Ore 7.5 Euro.

So I opted for the latter and the vendor said it should...
Forum: Italy 10-05-2010, 23:25
Replies: 28
Views: 9,528
Posted By wco81
If I use Internet 40 on TIM, how do I deactivate...

If I use Internet 40 on TIM, how do I deactivate it? Will it try to deactivate until it runs out of credit?

How about Mega Ore with Wind, need to deactivate?
Forum: Mobile Phones 25-04-2010, 22:31
Replies: 30
Views: 21,877
Posted By wco81
I think all 3 UK carriers of iPhone announced...

I think all 3 UK carriers of iPhone announced iPad support. Not sure what the plans they offered were but obviously they would have to offer microSIMs.

The lost prototype iPhone HD had a microSIM...
Forum: Italy 07-04-2010, 19:58
Replies: 20
Views: 12,493
Posted By wco81
I'm suppose to have Wifi in DM -- it's...

I'm suppose to have Wifi in DM -- it's interesting, hotels in some regions or towns either all have Wifi for free or try to charge for it and the rates are all over the place, even though presumably...
Forum: Italy 03-04-2010, 05:28
Replies: 20
Views: 12,493
Posted By wco81
eBay looks to have about the same prices for the...

eBay looks to have about the same prices for the Huawei models that Wind are offering.

But those Wind models, such as the Huawei E1750 for 59 Euro include a SIM with 10 Euro? Is this unlocked...
Forum: Italy 02-04-2010, 15:53
Replies: 20
Views: 12,493
Posted By wco81
So something like this: 3G USB Wireless...

So something like this:

3G USB Wireless WCDMA HSDPA UMTS Modem 7.2M PC Laptop K - eBay (item 320509806382 end time Apr-29-10 00:34:02 PDT)...
Forum: Italy 02-04-2010, 07:38
Replies: 20
Views: 12,493
Posted By wco81
OK, found some info. including some coverage map...

OK, found some info. including some coverage map info. But it's confusing, there are so many options.

Can someone outline the terms of the keys offered by Vodaphone and TIM?

Are these unlocked...
Forum: Italy 02-04-2010, 03:03
Replies: 20
Views: 12,493
Posted By wco81
This might be of interest, a blog post about...

This might be of interest, a blog post about installing USB keys offered by the carriers in Italy:


Making Things Happen Blog Archive TIM, Vodafone, Wind or H3G: who’s offering the best 3G...
Forum: Italy 01-04-2010, 15:32
Replies: 20
Views: 12,493
Posted By wco81
In the US, the words they use is "terms and...

In the US, the words they use is "terms and conditions."

"Fair use" is mostly used in the context of copyrights.

Do the mobile operators list hard download caps?
Forum: Italy 01-04-2010, 06:39
Replies: 20
Views: 12,493
Posted By wco81
Fair use means being able to use copyrighted...

Fair use means being able to use copyrighted material for non-commercial use without paying licensing fees.

Like quoting part of the book in a newspaper article.
Forum: Italy 22-03-2010, 13:02
Replies: 2
Views: 2,419
Posted By wco81
Thanks. So for 20 Euro, you can either have 1 GB...

Thanks. So for 20 Euro, you can either have 1 GB or 100 hours worth of use?



Is anyone offering anything like a Mifi, a little device which is a mobile to Wifi router?
Forum: Mobile Phones 12-03-2010, 19:38
Replies: 30
Views: 21,877
Posted By wco81
As I said earlier, they want to leverage the...

As I said earlier, they want to leverage the advantage they have with apps. If they build the apps. with Flash or some multiplatform API, then they're ceding that advantage.

So of course they...
Forum: Mobile Phones 12-03-2010, 14:16
Replies: 30
Views: 21,877
Posted By wco81
Flash specifically is designed to work with mouse...

Flash specifically is designed to work with mouse pointers, not touch. But it's very popular among web developers so it will be around a long time.

It was only recently that Flash is suppose to...
Forum: Mobile Phones 11-03-2010, 23:53
Replies: 30
Views: 21,877
Posted By wco81
Probably because the App. Store became a big...

Probably because the App. Store became a big success and everyone was trying to capture eyeballs on iPhone screens and presence on the App. Store. Seems all big companies, including those who aren't...
Forum: Mobile Phones 11-03-2010, 14:21
Replies: 30
Views: 21,877
Posted By wco81
In the US, there is no contract. You will be...

In the US, there is no contract. You will be able to purchase service on a month to month basis.

It would be good for foreigners visiting the US. They can purchase service for 1 month for $15 or...
Forum: Mobile Phones 10-03-2010, 18:32
Replies: 30
Views: 21,877
Posted By wco81
Supposedly Apple executives went to the UK just...

Supposedly Apple executives went to the UK just this week to negotiate.

Forget when the 3G versions would be available in Europe.
Forum: Italy 10-03-2010, 01:16
Replies: 2
Views: 2,419
Posted By wco81
Alice Mobile terms?

It appears to have a required monthly top-up to get a 20 Euro price?

And it counts by time rather than the amount of data downloaded?

Can someone explain if it's prepaid, postpaid or prepaid...
Forum: Mobile Phones 30-01-2010, 03:28
Replies: 30
Views: 21,877
Posted By wco81
Would assume it's just physically smaller but...

Would assume it's just physically smaller but electrically compatible, like micro SD and SD?
Forum: Mobile Phones 30-01-2010, 03:07
Replies: 30
Views: 21,877
Posted By wco81
There are theories about why they went with...

There are theories about why they went with micrSIMs. Like they didn't want iPhone users to just pop their SIMs into it and avoid paying data for a second device.

Or that they didn't want the...
Forum: Mobile Phones 29-01-2010, 17:37
Replies: 30
Views: 21,877
Posted By wco81
iPad and micro SIMs

So Apple announced the iPad will be unlocked and would use the new micro SIM format.

In the US, they secured a deal for $15/month for 250 MB of data and $30/month for "unlimited" data with AT&T.
...
Forum: Europe 29-10-2009, 16:40
Replies: 2
Views: 2,785
Posted By wco81
It seems it would be less hassle to use than a...

It seems it would be less hassle to use than a USB dongle.

And hopefully, the carriers would be motivated to offer attractive prepaid data pricing with things like this.
Forum: Europe 27-10-2009, 00:14
Replies: 2
Views: 2,785
Posted By wco81
Anything like this on the continent?

3 - Mobile Broadband - MiFi (http://www.three.co.uk/Mobile_Broadband/MiFi)

Not even sure the pay as you go rates for this are that attractive.

TIM seems to offer a USB dongle but the Mifi might...
Forum: Europe 28-07-2009, 16:59
Replies: 34
Views: 21,142
Posted By wco81
OK, thanks. Hmm, no way to do it online or...

OK, thanks.

Hmm, no way to do it online or anything?

Some of the things on the SIM prompt for a Codice POP. Any ideas on that?

I exchanged some texts with my other phone with a US SIM. The...
Forum: Europe 28-07-2009, 14:16
Replies: 34
Views: 21,142
Posted By wco81
Hmm, looks like this page has info on their...

Hmm, looks like this page has info on their Semplifica services:

PosteMobile (http://www.postemobile.it/PosteCustomer/ProductCatalogueInfo/DistinctiveServices.aspx)

Sounds like linking your...
Forum: Europe 28-07-2009, 14:12
Replies: 34
Views: 21,142
Posted By wco81
Any ideas what those are? I see some MMS...

Any ideas what those are? I see some MMS services for getting football scores at 30 Euro cents per message.

Would those qualify?

But it appears I have to somehow configure the phone to accept...
Forum: Europe 28-07-2009, 01:50
Replies: 34
Views: 21,142
Posted By wco81
I've kept the Poste Mobile SIM in my phone here...

I've kept the Poste Mobile SIM in my phone here in the US. It uses the AT&T network, which is the bigger of the two GSM networks in the country.

Today I got a text:



Google translation...
Forum: Europe 02-07-2009, 06:00
Replies: 22
Views: 13,042
Posted By wco81
Here's the EU page on roaming costs. ...

Here's the EU page on roaming costs.

Roaming: The roaming regulation | Europa - Information Society (http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/roaming/regulation/index_en.htm)

So how...
Forum: Europe 09-04-2009, 12:43
Replies: 34
Views: 21,142
Posted By wco81
OK, found it, Credito Telefono, and it worked. ...

OK, found it, Credito Telefono, and it worked.

Now, should I be able to recharge from the US or better to do it before leaving Italy?
Forum: Europe 08-04-2009, 21:08
Replies: 34
Views: 21,142
Posted By wco81
Postmobile special numbers?

So the post office gave me a new Postemobile SIM to replace the one I'd bought last May (as detailed in various other threads).

One thing that I'd done with the old SIM was to copy addresses and...
Forum: Europe 08-04-2009, 20:55
Replies: 34
Views: 21,142
Posted By wco81
I haven't really tried to address the problem I...

I haven't really tried to address the problem I was having until this afternoon.

While waiting at the post office in Capri, I removed the SIM, reinstalled it and voila, I'm on the network.

So...
Forum: Europe 02-04-2009, 10:51
Replies: 34
Views: 21,142
Posted By wco81
OK, in Rome and finally got to a post office...

OK, in Rome and finally got to a post office which is open (BTW, Google Maps points out more post offices than actually exist).

First one, at Termini, said I had an invalid CF (well I did generate...
Forum: Europe 27-01-2009, 13:44
Replies: 34
Views: 21,142
Posted By wco81
Yeah I just received emails from Poste Mobile,...

Yeah I just received emails from Poste Mobile, one in Italian and this one:



Nice to know I don't have to pay for another SIM.
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