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Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 01-10-2012, 11:08
Replies: 31
Views: 20,966
Posted By inquisitor
You don't necessarily need to buy the device from...

You don't necessarily need to buy the device from the operator which you intend to use. Just make sure it's unlocked and supports the required 3G frequency.

What they run on 900 MHz is a UMTS...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 01-10-2012, 02:16
Replies: 31
Views: 20,966
Posted By inquisitor
As there isn't any pocket wifi supporting all the...

As there isn't any pocket wifi supporting all the Thai frequency bands we can hardly recommend any pocket wifi unless you contain potential operators.
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 30-09-2012, 12:43
Replies: 31
Views: 20,966
Posted By inquisitor
Check out this post...

Check out this post (http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/africa-asia-pacific/7146-thailand-3g-update.html#post39069), according to which your Nexus S would work on AIS and on TOT3G.
By the way Huawei...
Forum: Germany 29-09-2012, 02:35
Replies: 163
Views: 62,188
Posted By inquisitor
As this plan has only be launched only last month...

As this plan has only be launched only last month I don't have any particular experience. But afaik you need to provide a German bank account upon activation which will hinder you from activating...
Forum: Germany 27-09-2012, 14:53
Replies: 163
Views: 62,188
Posted By inquisitor
Yes, I'm absolutely sure that incoming SMS are...

Yes, I'm absolutely sure that incoming SMS are never charged by German operators, even not in the US, where I've personal experience. Also Lidl's tariff guide...
Forum: Germany 26-09-2012, 21:45
Replies: 163
Views: 62,188
Posted By inquisitor
Incoming SMS are never charged by German...

Incoming SMS are never charged by German providers, even not during roaming. So you should have been charged anything for the "welcome" text and the one informing you about roaming rates.
Forum: Germany 26-09-2012, 20:50
Replies: 163
Views: 62,188
Posted By inquisitor
Unfortunately not. Yes, you can but from the...

Unfortunately not.

Yes, you can but from the US you'll be charged € 0.39 per text and you will need to send two text messages for activation (After your first text you'll be asked to confirm...
Forum: Mobile Phones 26-09-2012, 07:25
Replies: 11
Views: 15,940
Posted By inquisitor
I answered to that one on XDA Devs...

I answered to that one on XDA Devs (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1905903#post32031329), where this very specific question is more likely to be answered conclusively.
Forum: Germany 21-09-2012, 22:49
Replies: 163
Views: 62,188
Posted By inquisitor
"Nur erreichbar" means "only reachable" which...

"Nur erreichbar" means "only reachable" which usually only shows up if your SIM card has been blocked for all outgoing connections due to the verification letter having returned. I guess your hotel...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-09-2012, 14:26
Replies: 21
Views: 9,093
Posted By inquisitor
Again bad news from Telogic, the company who...

Again bad news from Telogic, the company who provides German numbers and roaming service in Germany for SIM&WEB and its sister brands: teltarif.de...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-09-2012, 10:46
Replies: 21
Views: 9,093
Posted By inquisitor
This is not correct. Telogic's insolvency has...

This is not correct. Telogic's insolvency has also been affecting inbound routing and so calls and text messages from other operators were not delivered. Afaik SMS from T-Mobile Germany and O2...
Forum: Europe 14-09-2012, 13:13
Replies: 20
Views: 10,364
Posted By inquisitor
In case someone needs it, here's a template for...

In case someone needs it, here's a template for cutting Mini and Micro SIMs to NanoSIMs: http://www.airportal.de/How_to_cut_Mini_and_Micro_SIM_to_Nano_SIM.pdf
Forum: Germany 11-09-2012, 19:07
Replies: 163
Views: 62,188
Posted By inquisitor
I've guided dozens of people through the...

I've guided dozens of people through the activation procedure and I have never seen similar issues so far. There are also two reports from people who couldn't get their SIMs activated at Registered...
Forum: Germany 10-09-2012, 16:08
Replies: 163
Views: 62,188
Posted By inquisitor
The frequent delays or even failures when...

The frequent delays or even failures when requesting tariff changes by SMS is really annoying and a shame as well. May be I should add a warning that SMS-triggered tariff changes sometimes are not...
Forum: Europe 08-09-2012, 00:06
Replies: 20
Views: 10,364
Posted By inquisitor
There's definitely no technical necessicty to...

There's definitely no technical necessicty to further reduce SIM card size. What you suggest is absolutely true and in line with what I said on the previous page...
Forum: Europe 07-09-2012, 23:27
Replies: 20
Views: 10,364
Posted By inquisitor
I assume that most readers of this forum are...

I assume that most readers of this forum are enlightened and so are neither scientologists nor Apple customers, but nevertheless let me mention that NanoSIMs are fully backward compatible to all...
Forum: France 07-09-2012, 12:59
Replies: 12
Views: 12,173
Posted By inquisitor
If possible ask your friend to buy the Lidl SIM...

If possible ask your friend to buy the Lidl SIM card as early as possible and to send you all the numbers printed on the plastic card through which you could already activate the SIM card from the...
Forum: France 06-09-2012, 11:20
Replies: 12
Views: 12,173
Posted By inquisitor
Calling the US from France with a Lidl SIM would...

Calling the US from France with a Lidl SIM would cost € 1.29/min while data would be charged with € 0.83/MB - given theses rates a French SIM would quickly pay off, I think.

There are two...
Forum: France 06-09-2012, 02:11
Replies: 12
Views: 12,173
Posted By inquisitor
As you anticipate the answer is no, at least if...

As you anticipate the answer is no, at least if you intend to call outside the EU or need data.

As long as you are not a heavy data user who needs omnipresent 3G coverage any operator will do it....
Forum: Germany 30-08-2012, 20:59
Replies: 106
Views: 57,283
Posted By inquisitor
There's no way of checking your data usage. You...

There's no way of checking your data usage. You will just receive a text message shortly before you reach the throttling threshold and another one once throttling applies.
Forum: Germany 30-08-2012, 11:51
Replies: 4
Views: 3,592
Posted By inquisitor
If you activate the 500MB data option (so-called...

If you activate the 500MB data option (so-called "Handy-Internet-Flatrate") which costs € 9.99 for Fonic or € 6.95 for Lidl data roaming in the EU will cost € 3 per calendar day but you will only...
Forum: Germany 30-08-2012, 06:48
Replies: 4
Views: 3,592
Posted By inquisitor
Fonic is a good choice though Lidl mobile, which...

Fonic is a good choice though Lidl mobile, which comes from the same company but is only marketed through Lidl supermarkets, is cheaper.
You'll find detailed info about Fonic and Lidl on the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-08-2012, 02:44
Replies: 2
Views: 2,122
Posted By inquisitor
It's hard to identiy your mum's issue with a...

It's hard to identiy your mum's issue with a description limited to "can't connect to the Internet".

Has you mum installed the dashboard software? If so what is it called? Mobile Partner?

In...
Forum: Americas 26-08-2012, 14:29
Replies: 7
Views: 4,111
Posted By inquisitor
As expected Solavei isn't an option for...

As expected Solavei isn't an option for infrequent visitors, but nevertheless consumers will benefit from the increased competitive pressure. Given T-Mobile's weak market position I wonder why they...
Forum: Americas 26-08-2012, 11:41
Replies: 7
Views: 4,111
Posted By inquisitor
Will Solavei be prepaid or postpaid?

Will Solavei be prepaid or postpaid?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-08-2012, 22:50
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By inquisitor
Have you tried to manually select a network? If...

Have you tried to manually select a network? If not try to select each available network at least 4 times until your phone registers on one. The reason for your phone not registering may be, that...
Forum: Germany 23-08-2012, 10:05
Replies: 163
Views: 62,188
Posted By inquisitor
Lidl Smart tariff

A word of warning:

Since Monday Lidl also sells SIM cards with the "Smart" tariff (300MB + 400 domestic minutes or SMS for € 9.95/month) preactivated (indicated by red sticker on wrapping) which...
Forum: Germany 21-08-2012, 00:41
Replies: 106
Views: 57,283
Posted By inquisitor
That's basicly what I reported on the previous...

That's basicly what I reported on the previous page (http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/germany/6268-german-fonic-questions-6.html#post40375), but the email address you shared may be useful anyway....
Forum: Europe 19-08-2012, 20:43
Replies: 9
Views: 4,836
Posted By inquisitor
Thanks. I didn't know that roaming regulations...

Thanks. I didn't know that roaming regulations also appliy to EEA member states.
Forum: Germany 19-08-2012, 11:44
Replies: 106
Views: 57,283
Posted By inquisitor
Actually you don't need access to the mailbox as...

Actually you don't need access to the mailbox as the letter does not contain any information of relevance. You could solve the problem by temporarily attaching your name to the mailbox, so the letter...
Forum: Germany 19-08-2012, 00:37
Replies: 106
Views: 57,283
Posted By inquisitor
Deutsche Post claims letters to arrive in Italy...

Deutsche Post claims letters to arrive in Italy within 2-4 days.

The confirmation letter that will be sent out after activation does not contain any relevant information except for confirming your...
Forum: Europe 18-08-2012, 14:35
Replies: 9
Views: 4,836
Posted By inquisitor
The issue is that tariffs change frequently and...

The issue is that tariffs change frequently and half a year (I assume you'll be travelling in summer) is a long period in this regard.

With an European SIM you may get decent roaming rates for...
Forum: France 18-08-2012, 12:16
Replies: 6
Views: 9,514
Posted By inquisitor
What's the context between the iPad's missing SMS...

What's the context between the iPad's missing SMS support and your use of an iPad in Italy two years ago?
What does T-Mobile have to do with this?
Btw the reason why iPhones don't play well on...
Forum: Europe 17-08-2012, 22:34
Replies: 9
Views: 4,836
Posted By inquisitor
It's a bit early for your question, isn't it?

It's a bit early for your question, isn't it?
Forum: Germany 17-08-2012, 11:23
Replies: 106
Views: 57,283
Posted By inquisitor
Do you happen to have activated your Fonic SIM...

Do you happen to have activated your Fonic SIM card with an invalid address? In spring Fonic started sending out confirmation letters shortly after activation. If the letter is undeliverable and thus...
Forum: Mobile Phones 14-08-2012, 18:45
Replies: 1
Views: 9,223
Posted By inquisitor
DC Files - ZTE MF30...

DC Files - ZTE MF30 (http://dc-files.com/files/zte/modems/MF30/)
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-08-2012, 09:10
Replies: 25
Views: 9,428
Posted By inquisitor
No, sipgate's normal VoIP service based on...

No, sipgate's normal VoIP service based on geographical DIDs is not affected. It's just "sipgate one", a service that was only available to invited users as part of their beta test and was based on...
Forum: Germany 10-08-2012, 16:08
Replies: 21
Views: 21,388
Posted By inquisitor
According to a second article now even solomo...

According to a second article now even solomo recommend to export numbers (Telogic-Kunden können vorerst wieder abgehend telefonieren - teltarif.de News...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-08-2012, 15:32
Replies: 25
Views: 9,428
Posted By inquisitor
In the meantime German VoIP provider sipgate who...

In the meantime German VoIP provider sipgate who had a service called "sipgate one" that consisted of a mobile number from Telogic that could be forwarded to any other German mobile or landline...
Forum: Germany 10-08-2012, 12:42
Replies: 21
Views: 21,388
Posted By inquisitor
German MVNE Telogic (fomerly known as vistream),...

German MVNE Telogic (fomerly known as vistream), the company behind solomo, has declared insolvency as of July 25th. Customers report failure of many services including reachability from other...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-08-2012, 12:40
Replies: 25
Views: 9,428
Posted By inquisitor
German MVNE Telogic (fomerly known as vistream),...

German MVNE Telogic (fomerly known as vistream), from whom SIM&WEB and Freetime Telecom obtain their German numbers as well as the German IMSI (which forms the basis for coverage in Germany), has...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-08-2012, 12:39
Replies: 21
Views: 9,093
Posted By inquisitor
German MVNE Telogic (fomerly known as vistream),...

German MVNE Telogic (fomerly known as vistream), from whom SIM&WEB and Freetime Telecom obtain their German numbers as well as the German IMSI (which forms the basis for coverage in Germany), has...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 09-08-2012, 20:39
Replies: 31
Views: 28,990
Posted By inquisitor
Are you saying that there are countries with...

Are you saying that there are countries with prepaid tariffs that are billed in seconds?
Forum: Germany 07-08-2012, 23:29
Replies: 106
Views: 57,283
Posted By inquisitor
Try dialing 9 (for Maibox...

Try dialing 9 (for Maibox Einstellung/configuration) and then select 5 (Sprachwahl/language selection) in the voice menu. That's at least how you do it works for contract subscribers on o2.
Forum: Germany 07-08-2012, 21:44
Replies: 106
Views: 57,283
Posted By inquisitor
You need to insert 33 between the 0176-prefix and...

You need to insert 33 between the 0176-prefix and your remaining number in order to call your mailbox

If your Fonic number was 0176/39123456 you would need to call 0176/3339123456 for your mailbox.
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 04-08-2012, 17:54
Replies: 10
Views: 14,191
Posted By inquisitor
They have but they rarely reply. You need to...

They have but they rarely reply. You need to contact them through the contact form hidden somewhere on their website.
Forum: Mobile Phones 03-08-2012, 16:30
Replies: 22
Views: 112,492
Posted By inquisitor
Why don't you use Mobile Partner to enter the...

Why don't you use Mobile Partner to enter the unlock code? Just insert a SIM from another operator in your stick and Mobile Partner will ask for the regular SIM PIN code and right after that for the...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 02-08-2012, 14:40
Replies: 11
Views: 14,449
Posted By inquisitor
Have you actually read my posting on this thread...

Have you actually read my posting on this thread (http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/austria-switzerland/7298-sim-austria-germany.html#post40179)? Data roaming is prohibitively expensive within Europe...
Forum: Europe 01-08-2012, 18:06
Replies: 72
Views: 109,909
Posted By inquisitor
What about the remaining quarter? Do you think...

What about the remaining quarter? Do you think 1/4 of their UMTS network capacity is already running on 1900MHz?
Forum: Europe 01-08-2012, 11:56
Replies: 72
Views: 109,909
Posted By inquisitor
LTE is immature (handovers between LTE cells and...

LTE is immature (handovers between LTE cells and especially to and from GSM and UMTS cells often fail), handsets are expensive, coverage is patchy and as dg7feq said devices need to fall back to GSM...
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