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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-10-2010, 04:43
Replies: 53
Views: 22,982
Posted By GadgetKen
I think the plan that @Grampa is referring to is...

I think the plan that @Grampa is referring to is here: Apple - iPad - Stay connected everywhere you go. (http://www.apple.com/ipad/3g/)

It's a no contract recurring credit card plan that can be...
Forum: Mobile Phones 26-10-2010, 21:04
Replies: 69
Views: 31,627
Posted By GadgetKen
If it has a SAR label, it's probably as accurate...

If it has a SAR label, it's probably as accurate as the 12.1 Megapixel label on the camera :)

SAR output on Chinese mobiles varies considerably. The dual sim Beyond E-Tech Duet series that are...
Forum: Mobile Phones 24-10-2010, 15:56
Replies: 69
Views: 31,627
Posted By GadgetKen
While it's 4 sims active, only one of them can...

While it's 4 sims active, only one of them can actually be on a phone call at any given time. Since I don't make a lot of mobile phone calls (<10 minutes/day; and often as little as 3 minutes) and...
Forum: Mobile Phones 24-10-2010, 04:45
Replies: 69
Views: 31,627
Posted By GadgetKen
Agreed, it definitely will be a thirsty little...

Agreed, it definitely will be a thirsty little toy. It comes with two 1000mah batteries so I can swap(unless it takes both at the same time, which I doubt).

Other option is the battery is...
Forum: Mobile Phones 24-10-2010, 01:55
Replies: 69
Views: 31,627
Posted By GadgetKen
Quad Sim Quad Band phone now being sold

I just ordered a quad sim quad band phone over ebay from Hong Kong. Couldn't resist the novelty of having all 4 of my sim cards (Jolt/AT&T, Tuyo/T-Mobile USA, E-Kit Simple Calling (Immix USA/Manx...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-09-2010, 10:25
Replies: 53
Views: 22,982
Posted By GadgetKen
Still have an ekit simplecalling callback sim....

Still have an ekit simplecalling callback sim. Need for non-US Caribbean in situations where cheaper than my Digicel sim for international calls back to the US. Think the international sims still...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-06-2010, 21:39
Replies: 2
Views: 2,802
Posted By GadgetKen
Looks like a good value. The discounted...

Looks like a good value.

The discounted *138* call back service is intriguing. It's similar to what the international call-back sim cards do, but this is being offered directly by a major carrier....
Forum: Americas 06-06-2010, 00:52
Replies: 4
Views: 3,380
Posted By GadgetKen
Another thought...AT&T is coming out with new...

Another thought...AT&T is coming out with new iphone plans to match the data plans for the ipad. Catch is these are postpaid and metered plans: AT&T's new data plans: What you need to know | Phones |...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-06-2010, 00:20
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By GadgetKen
Only T-Mobile chip I have is the prepaid Tuyo...

Only T-Mobile chip I have is the prepaid Tuyo MVNO sim chip and I don't think it has that feature. However Skype VOIP does work over the hotel wi-fi though with very good clarity..just tried their...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-06-2010, 21:56
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By GadgetKen
Chinaroam, welcome to Prepaidgsm.net! A few...

Chinaroam, welcome to Prepaidgsm.net!
A few suggestions (others may have other thoughts they can share)
1) See if you can buy just a local prepaid gsm sim card at a mobile phone shop. There are...
Forum: Americas 02-06-2010, 21:52
Replies: 4
Views: 3,380
Posted By GadgetKen
Think multiple ID sim is like the ekit simple...

Think multiple ID sim is like the ekit simple calling sim card that has a UK and a US number assigned to it(Andy correct me if I'm wrong). Don't think would work well for an iphone though because...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-06-2010, 11:40
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By GadgetKen
Agreed, Paytoo should not list countries on their...

Agreed, Paytoo should not list countries on their website that their backbone carrier does not currently have roaming agreements with. Bermuda is listed both in the "mobile rates" and "mobile...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-05-2010, 20:58
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By GadgetKen
Paytoo Mobile is not working in Bermuda

As I suspected, my PayToo mobile sim card doesn't work in Bermuda. It registered briefly at the airport as "Yackie Mobile", then went to "invalid sim" then "emergency". Will try to contact PayToo to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-05-2010, 04:52
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By GadgetKen
Thumbs up Test of Paytoo sim card

OK, finally got to try out the new Paytoo sim card that I got in the mail earlier this week. Here's the review I promised.

So far a thumbs up on the new PayToo sim card offering.

The sim card...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-05-2010, 23:34
Replies: 35
Views: 10,906
Posted By GadgetKen
That would be Isle of Man, UK. Home of the Manx...

That would be Isle of Man, UK. Home of the Manx Cat. It's listed as "mobile phones additional capacity" in this link: Telephone numbers in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-05-2010, 21:38
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By GadgetKen
Think my PayToo sim card may be waiting for me at...

Think my PayToo sim card may be waiting for me at home (a family member gave me a brief list of today's mail over my mobile phone)....I'm in the office right now.
If that is the case, will try out...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-05-2010, 05:25
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By GadgetKen
I got 2 emails from Paytoo on April 22,: one on...

I got 2 emails from Paytoo on April 22,: one on the sim card and website access. The second on the mobile wallet.
Good news is they gave me a US$43.54 balance. This is likely what I had left when...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-04-2010, 02:19
Replies: 35
Views: 10,906
Posted By GadgetKen
I got a 631 Southampton, Long Island, NY area...

I got a 631 Southampton, Long Island, NY area code. Think they may try to give you an area code somewhat close to where you live (although I live in CT). The chip currently resides in my watch phone...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-04-2010, 14:06
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By GadgetKen
While I agree with Andy we shouldn't delve too...

While I agree with Andy we shouldn't delve too much on payment cards on a GSM themed website, it does appear they are intertwined here. The interlinked prepaid MC and money transfer capabilities may...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-04-2010, 06:21
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By GadgetKen
Paytoo/Yackie email received asking where to send sim card

Just got an email from Yackie/Paytoo asking to confirm my name, address, contact phone number, email address and 2 backup password reminders.
They are mailing out replacement sim cards with...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-03-2010, 00:44
Replies: 39
Views: 27,364
Posted By GadgetKen
Using the ekit sim in Nevis right now on Cable...

Using the ekit sim in Nevis right now on Cable and Wireless LIME. Cheaper to call US then my Digicel Bermuda chip but Digicel is cheaper for local calls and Sms(both chips active in a dual sim...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-02-2010, 00:33
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By GadgetKen
If nothing heard by next Tuesday, it would be a...

If nothing heard by next Tuesday, it would be a good idea to file the PayPal dispute. You can use your unanswered messages as documentation that you tried to resolve the transaction in good faith...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-02-2010, 23:33
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By GadgetKen
Sophia, sorry to hear of your difficulties with...

Sophia, sorry to hear of your difficulties with Celtrek. At least you got one of the two phones you ordered and you can probably use it with a prepaid data capable sim from another provider. Looks...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-02-2010, 14:33
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By GadgetKen
I'm guessing MaxRoam wiped out balances on sim...

I'm guessing MaxRoam wiped out balances on sim cards that were inactive for a while and/or had low balances. Agree not worth pursuing for a few Euro on a card that I was going to get rid of...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-02-2010, 14:08
Replies: 39
Views: 27,364
Posted By GadgetKen
Correct on both counts. Both the Jolt (Beyond...

Correct on both counts. Both the Jolt (Beyond GSM/Beyond Wireless in Ohio went bankrupt and Jolt/N.E.T. in California took over their accounts) and Tuyo sim cards are MVNO's limited to the native...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-02-2010, 03:17
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By GadgetKen
When I saw the rumored link between GR/Celtrek...

When I saw the rumored link between GR/Celtrek and Maxroam/Cubic posted(certainly logical because both use BE), I decided to try my Maxroam card that only had a very small balance on it (guessing 6...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-02-2010, 01:13
Replies: 39
Views: 27,364
Posted By GadgetKen
I'm guessing here, but I think it may be because...

I'm guessing here, but I think it may be because either:
1. The US carriers (or roaming charge clearinghouse if there is such a thing) charge a call attempt fee to the Isle of Man company so this...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-01-2010, 01:02
Replies: 4
Views: 2,995
Posted By GadgetKen
Glad companies are still accepting defunct UM...

Glad companies are still accepting defunct UM sims in trade, but the OneSimCard rate structure for countries I typically need it for aren't as competitive as the ekit SIMple calling sim(one of...
Forum: Americas 21-01-2010, 19:37
Replies: 8
Views: 5,809
Posted By GadgetKen
You think Millenicom Verizon roaming is high in...

You think Millenicom Verizon roaming is high in Canada...it would be even worse in Bermuda. End of May Bermuda trip will just use free wifi or Digicel Bermuda data (my Digicel Bermuda prepaid sim...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-01-2010, 19:21
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By GadgetKen
Will also be using up my MaxRoam credit. Tough...

Will also be using up my MaxRoam credit. Tough accessing account on their website, cumbersome dialing procedure (usually had to use * prefix code to initiate callback), no local US number but did...
Forum: Mobile Phones 13-01-2010, 23:01
Replies: 76
Views: 33,754
Posted By GadgetKen
Have been using an MFU V200 dual sim quad band...

Have been using an MFU V200 dual sim quad band phone I picked up on ebay from a Hong Kong dealer for US$53 including registered airmail. Decent audio quality. It's a sturdy, if somewhat basic, phone....
Forum: Americas 12-01-2010, 05:27
Replies: 8
Views: 5,809
Posted By GadgetKen
Prepaid 3g data service in the US is not as...

Prepaid 3g data service in the US is not as widely available as in other countries...whether it's GSM or CDMA based. Tends to be more postpaid long-term contract or recurring monthly postpaid....
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 04-10-2009, 03:16
Replies: 17
Views: 8,041
Posted By GadgetKen
An Antarctica sim card would definitely be a...

An Antarctica sim card would definitely be a collector's item!

Roaming rates in Antarctica are expensive. AT&T postpaid is US$2.29/minute at the Argentinian Marimbio base(they have a CTI...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-10-2009, 02:33
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By GadgetKen
You have a right to be skeptical. I'll believe it...

You have a right to be skeptical. I'll believe it if and when they actually mail out new sim cards. I'm not holding my breath...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-09-2009, 04:34
Replies: 109
Views: 48,393
Posted By GadgetKen
Thank you for posting the bankruptcy court link....

Thank you for posting the bankruptcy court link. Did a rough translation of the document that was linked. Basically asks creditors to bring their claims to the Vaduz bankruptcy court. Usually former...
Forum: Americas 05-06-2009, 22:44
Replies: 4
Views: 3,730
Posted By GadgetKen
A thought although it's a bit slow: Try a...

A thought although it's a bit slow:
Try a dial-up ISP that has access in both the US and Canada if you are staying at a place that gives you unlimited free local calls. Possibly Juno for...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-06-2009, 18:55
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By GadgetKen
Tried both MaxRoam and Digicel in Bermuda last...

Tried both MaxRoam and Digicel in Bermuda last week (liked the Bermuda day parade).
MaxRoam was more for comparison purposes. Still have to use *182*bigphonenumber# to dial out, but cost was only...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-05-2009, 23:58
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By GadgetKen
OK, understood, the callback restriction would...

OK, understood, the callback restriction would just apply to callbacks on Bermudian landlines, not a callback sim.
Digicel Bermuda is currently doing a promotion with free incoming on both prepaid...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-05-2009, 21:55
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By GadgetKen
Thanks for heads up. May just stick with my...

Thanks for heads up. May just stick with my Digicel Bermuda card then for my Razr. If use MaxRoam call-back sim, will probably put it in my unlocked AT&T Tilt, so if it is blocked, I can still use...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-05-2009, 23:16
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By GadgetKen
Will be in Bermuda next week (vacation) and will...

Will be in Bermuda next week (vacation) and will use my Digicel Bermuda and Maxroam sim cards. At least the Maxroam sim card WORKS and they do respond promptly to any questions I've had (unlike my...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-04-2009, 23:57
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By GadgetKen
I had the same problem. I ordered a card with 15...

I had the same problem. I ordered a card with 15 Euro with the "Yackie"discount and got an Israeli card that didn't work. They sent the new Belgium card as a replacement which does place calls but I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-04-2009, 23:47
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By GadgetKen
When I was in the UK a couple of years ago on an...

When I was in the UK a couple of years ago on an Aviation museum trip, I remember the British Airways terminal my flight landed in had a sim card vending machine by the exit with multiple carriers (I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-03-2009, 21:25
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By GadgetKen
Likewise only could get outgoing calls to work...

Likewise only could get outgoing calls to work with *182*number#. Similar to Bossman, not sure if this is a system issue with MaxRoam or just a US roaming problem. Don't think it's your V551 phone,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-03-2009, 04:43
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By GadgetKen
I got the following message from Maxroam: "Dear...

I got the following message from Maxroam:
"Dear MAXroam user,
We just wanted to give you an update on where we are on our move to V5.
First carrier in the world with affordable prepaid voice and...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-03-2009, 04:35
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By GadgetKen
Bossman, looks like I was charged half a Euro...

Bossman, looks like I was charged half a Euro each for 2 incomplete AT&T USA phone calls using the direct dial callback method that played a voice error message and 1.01 Euros for a successful...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-03-2009, 22:43
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By GadgetKen
Originally was sent the MaxRoam Israeli card with...

Originally was sent the MaxRoam Israeli card with a "Yackie" discount for switching. Didn't work properly so they sent a Belgian replacement. It does work for send/receive text messaging and for...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-03-2009, 00:01
Replies: 63
Views: 19,520
Posted By GadgetKen
It will work in the US and some other non-Digicel...

It will work in the US and some other non-Digicel countries, but at rather high rates(best used sparingly or if nothing else works when roaming off Digicel).

Best used on Digicel Caribbean...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-03-2009, 19:45
Replies: 63
Views: 19,520
Posted By GadgetKen
Sounds intriguing if United Mobile gives out the...

Sounds intriguing if United Mobile gives out the sims either free or for a small charge to cover the sim card cost and shipping. Worth a try.
Hopefully they will have accurate billing for this; my...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-03-2009, 18:44
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By GadgetKen
So has anyone actually gotten the promised...

So has anyone actually gotten the promised "replacement Yackie" card they emailed us about? I was never mailed one, and wasn't really expecting they would send one, so I got a MaxRoam card as a...
Forum: Americas 07-02-2009, 00:54
Replies: 11
Views: 6,841
Posted By GadgetKen
Agree on Tuyo as a good solution because you can...

Agree on Tuyo as a good solution because you can call back to the UK for only US ten cents a minute airtime plus a ten cent connect charge and either 1.5 cents (yes, under 2 cents a minute)...
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