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Forum: Americas 13-04-2010, 23:03
Replies: 42
Views: 25,977
Posted By RTuesday
Mainly I now use Localphone US with a US number,...

Mainly I now use Localphone US with a US number, with voip on the phone via wi-fi when I'm at home, failover to divert to Telcel mobile when I'm out of range, 8.8c/min for the divert.

Most...
Forum: Americas 13-04-2010, 05:36
Replies: 42
Views: 25,977
Posted By RTuesday
You should be able to pick up an AT&T Go Phone...

You should be able to pick up an AT&T Go Phone sim from ebay in the US, otherwise you'll have to fit in a bit of US shopping on your way to Mexico. As you'd expect they're not sold in Mexico.
...
Forum: Americas 12-04-2010, 19:47
Replies: 42
Views: 25,977
Posted By RTuesday
Many thanks for the information on calls within...

Many thanks for the information on calls within Mexico, good to know.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-04-2010, 05:28
Replies: 35
Views: 10,906
Posted By RTuesday
Yes, that should work as well. Free to send from...

Yes, that should work as well. Free to send from Google Voice website. Makes it only 40c/yr (4 texts) to keep the number active.

I find the international call forwarding from the eKit useful....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-04-2010, 04:02
Replies: 35
Views: 10,906
Posted By RTuesday
My understanding is you need a chargeable...

My understanding is you need a chargeable service.

I forward the US number to another number when I'm not in the US. The forwarding destination can be can be set and changed online (this is one...
Forum: Americas 01-04-2010, 06:04
Replies: 50
Views: 31,364
Posted By RTuesday
The recharges of 100 pesos and all higher amounts...

The recharges of 100 pesos and all higher amounts are valid 60 days. The 50 pesos is only 30 days.

When you buy 200 pesos or more (at a time) you get bonus amounts added ("saldo de regalo"), the...
Forum: Americas 31-03-2010, 08:33
Replies: 42
Views: 25,977
Posted By RTuesday
Has anybody used the Go Phone to call a Mexican...

Has anybody used the Go Phone to call a Mexican number (landline or mobile), from within Mexico?

I'm assuming it would cost the same as calling from the US (25c + a surcharge for an...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-03-2010, 08:19
Replies: 16
Views: 5,215
Posted By RTuesday
What indicates this is an Isle of Man number? ...

What indicates this is an Isle of Man number? 07624 and 07924 are, but the prefix being asked about is 0770002, a Wire9 number in a Three range.

Localphone thinks it is in the Channel islands and...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-03-2010, 22:33
Replies: 16
Views: 5,215
Posted By RTuesday
That number should be charged the same as a call...

That number should be charged the same as a call to the mobile operator Three, which would be the fm6 tariff band from landline:

Online CodeLook (http://www.telecom-tariffs.co.uk/codelook.htm)
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-03-2010, 04:28
Replies: 73
Views: 32,720
Posted By RTuesday
I've found where Truphone have hidden the online...

I've found where Truphone have hidden the online support:
Truphone | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Truphone)

Interesting nuggets:

"the inactivity period is 90 days, after which you'll be...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-03-2010, 00:51
Replies: 73
Views: 32,720
Posted By RTuesday
I've just received the free sim, with $7.50 in...

I've just received the free sim, with $7.50 in calling credit on it (sent to a US address). (thanks for mentioning the offer).

Activated it OK on the website. I could choose a US number for it...
Forum: Americas 26-03-2010, 01:40
Replies: 50
Views: 31,364
Posted By RTuesday
The deadline for registering phones is being...

The deadline for registering phones is being extended by a year (to 2011).

What a surprise. Must be pure coincidence the phone companies are owned by powerful people.

Rob
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 25-03-2010, 08:23
Replies: 7
Views: 2,518
Posted By RTuesday
Jersey is missing from their Europe tariff (even...

Jersey is missing from their Europe tariff (even though it includes Guernsey and IOM), and they have a +44 number as well as +1, so maybe that's a clue... (or error).
Forum: Americas 25-03-2010, 07:29
Replies: 50
Views: 31,364
Posted By RTuesday
That looks right, should be all you need (the...

That looks right, should be all you need (the password is still webgprs2002). I texted ALTA to 789 once at the beginning but I believe that just sent those settings to the phone. The on-demand data...
Forum: Americas 25-03-2010, 07:11
Replies: 50
Views: 31,364
Posted By RTuesday
This only applies to sims first used before April...

This only applies to sims first used before April 2009 (sims since that date were registered when activated). Mexicans can text in their CURP number (bit like a social security number), foreigners...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 24-03-2010, 03:48
Replies: 7
Views: 2,518
Posted By RTuesday
You didn't mention which company.

You didn't mention which company.
Forum: Americas 23-03-2010, 22:46
Replies: 50
Views: 31,364
Posted By RTuesday
I've only ever used prepaid (Telcel Amigo) and...

I've only ever used prepaid (Telcel Amigo) and have never been charged for any incoming call, international or domestic (except when roaming in the US).

You're unlikely to be able to get a...
Forum: BeNeLux 22-03-2010, 23:21
Replies: 1
Views: 3,936
Posted By RTuesday
Have you looked at the "national operator" pages...

Have you looked at the "national operator" pages like:
PrePaidGSM: Belgium (http://www.prepaidgsm.net/en/belgium.html)

Doesn't really answer the "best" part of your question, but gives plenty of...
Forum: Americas 22-03-2010, 19:19
Replies: 50
Views: 31,364
Posted By RTuesday
Each time you recharge (for 100 pesos or more),...

Each time you recharge (for 100 pesos or more), 60 days is added to the validity of all the balance (new and old, if any). I'm not sure if the initial balance has the same rule. Using the phone...
Forum: Americas 22-03-2010, 04:36
Replies: 50
Views: 31,364
Posted By RTuesday
I've just checked before and after a call, I...

I've just checked before and after a call, I don't get charged for international incoming calls (and never have been). I route other numbers (US, UK) to my Mexican mobile and never get charged (by...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-03-2010, 20:58
Replies: 81
Views: 49,969
Posted By RTuesday
No I haven't tried. I don't have any (working!)...

No I haven't tried. I don't have any (working!) international sims now.

I mainly use them to forward to Mexico mobile when out of range of wi-fi.

At 29c/min they're not a very good deal for...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-03-2010, 00:33
Replies: 81
Views: 49,969
Posted By RTuesday
Kall8 do charge more for forwarding to mobile for...

Kall8 do charge more for forwarding to mobile for most countries. For example to a UK mobile it's 38c/min, France is 37c/min, Mexico 46c/min.

Kall8 International Rates...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-02-2010, 22:51
Replies: 73
Views: 32,720
Posted By RTuesday
Thanks for that information. Maybe they intended...

Thanks for that information. Maybe they intended one promo code per user (like an "invite") so although I've ordered a card (US address) it'll be interesting to see if they get too many requests.
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-02-2010, 21:52
Replies: 39
Views: 27,364
Posted By RTuesday
They've been around since 1999 (probably just...

They've been around since 1999 (probably just calling cards in the early days) and are Australian-based. Which gives them more of an international spread of operations compared to some of the...
Forum: Americas 03-02-2010, 00:43
Replies: 50
Views: 31,364
Posted By RTuesday
I would just add that the price of the startup...

I would just add that the price of the startup pack may vary by region, in some areas it's 200 pesos.

As you mentioned, make sure you get a sim in the area code where you will be using it most...
Forum: Americas 28-01-2010, 01:08
Replies: 4
Views: 15,073
Posted By RTuesday
Just to update this a little, the prices went up...

Just to update this a little, the prices went up marginally at the beginning of the year, because of the 1% increase in the IVA/VAT tax rate. For example 503.34 pesos a month in the non-border areas....
Forum: Americas 28-01-2010, 00:59
Replies: 2
Views: 3,522
Posted By RTuesday
iPad unlimited data plan from AT&T

According to various reports today, Apple's new iPad tablet computer will have an optional data deal from AT&T that has "unlimited" 3G data (and AT&T hotspots) for $30 a month, no contract, cancel...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 24-01-2010, 04:01
Replies: 5
Views: 5,534
Posted By RTuesday
For the price (it was under $200 unlocked) my...

For the price (it was under $200 unlocked) my Nokia E51 has been "good enough" to cut down the need to carry extra phones.

It has wifi, 3G 850/2100 and 2G quadband, so all I'm really missing are...
Forum: Americas 11-01-2010, 02:49
Replies: 8
Views: 5,809
Posted By RTuesday
That's one of the things that would make it a...

That's one of the things that would make it a pain to use - each time you activate it for a month, it apparently automatically goes on autobill and you have to remember to call them before it rebills...
Forum: Americas 10-01-2010, 19:23
Replies: 8
Views: 5,809
Posted By RTuesday
Datajack have now removed the T-Mobile coverage...

Datajack have now removed the T-Mobile coverage map from their site, and have "upgraded" their coverage query to show "coverage" even in areas with no 3G.

Which is true, but it's only GPRS/Edge in...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 10-01-2010, 04:14
Replies: 9
Views: 5,716
Posted By RTuesday
Bit chilly here as well - dropping to around...

Bit chilly here as well - dropping to around 15C/60F at night but back up to 23C/73F in the day... :-)

That's in the shade. I spot-measured the temperature on some bricks in the sun today at...
Forum: Americas 03-01-2010, 02:57
Replies: 8
Views: 5,809
Posted By RTuesday
Datajack

DataJack (http://www.datajack.com) looks interesting - "unlimited 3G" for the USA for $40 a month, prepaid with no term commitment (plus $100 for a 3G quad-band 850/1900/2100/AWS dongle, and $10...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-12-2009, 23:01
Replies: 13
Views: 5,753
Posted By RTuesday
Localphone.com is another company that has...

Localphone.com is another company that has "direct dial" numbers like Rebtel (be sure to use their US version - might need a US IP address - rather than the UK version, for the lowest rates).

I...
Forum: Americas 18-12-2009, 07:39
Replies: 8
Views: 4,097
Posted By RTuesday
Don't forget libraries for free wi-fi also. ...

Don't forget libraries for free wi-fi also. Clark County, Nevada (Las Vegas) has free wi-fi in all libraries (it's very useful when staying in a casino that charges), same for New York etc. I've...
Forum: Americas 11-12-2009, 09:01
Replies: 22
Views: 12,618
Posted By RTuesday
Thanks. Bell doesn't seem to have any prepaid...

Thanks. Bell doesn't seem to have any prepaid data on 3G, but I have now found the $10 offer you mentioned on Telus (but no other data deal). Doesn't allow tethering though.
Forum: Americas 09-12-2009, 21:30
Replies: 22
Views: 12,618
Posted By RTuesday
That's local calls only, long distance works out...

That's local calls only, long distance works out at 70c/min total on both Bell and Telus prepaid. Still, not bad for somebody who makes mainly local calls and just needs a low cost phone, can get...
Forum: Americas 24-11-2009, 03:25
Replies: 4
Views: 15,073
Posted By RTuesday
Telcel Amigo Mexico prepaid data rates reduced

Telcel Amigo in Mexico have reduced the price of their 30-day "unlimited" data bundles:
Banda Ancha Telcel (http://www.bat.telcel.com/planes_internet_amigo.html) (in Spanish).

It's now only 499...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 18-11-2009, 21:30
Replies: 18
Views: 7,710
Posted By RTuesday
Another Betamax clone. I've never...

Another Betamax clone.

I've never understood their business model. If they'd stuck to one brand they'd be a major player by now. Instead they spend all their energy coming up with yet another...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 12-11-2009, 05:18
Replies: 10
Views: 9,077
Posted By RTuesday
It's still possible to buy (for example) a 7-11...

It's still possible to buy (for example) a 7-11 Speakout (phone + sim), where available, for cash - so not only is the sim not registered, there's no way to track the phone. A recent fraud case in...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-11-2009, 00:25
Replies: 1
Views: 2,519
Posted By RTuesday
The free incoming is only if you are being called...

The free incoming is only if you are being called on the UK mobile number. Calls to the US number are surcharged 25c/min. 46c/min outgoing for domestic calls in the US (or within the UK to a...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-11-2009, 04:53
Replies: 17
Views: 5,944
Posted By RTuesday
It's basically the same for me (apart from the...

It's basically the same for me (apart from the UMTS bit, which isn't here yet). I have a UK 056 landline number at voipfone.co.uk (no monthly charge), and a mobile/VOIP phone (Nokia E51). When I'm...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-11-2009, 00:37
Replies: 17
Views: 5,944
Posted By RTuesday
There are two steps: set up an incoming number...

There are two steps: set up an incoming number that you can divert to cheaply from your existing US number, and then have a method to forward that number cheaply to a UK mobile. In the US, most VOIP...
Forum: Americas 29-10-2009, 21:02
Replies: 50
Views: 26,474
Posted By RTuesday
Wind likely not coming to Canada

Wind "not Canadian enough" so can't open:

CBC News - Technology & Science - CRTC says no to Globalive (http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/10/29/crtc-globalive-wind-mobile-cellphone.html)
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-09-2009, 02:14
Replies: 11
Views: 4,491
Posted By RTuesday
I agree, although there is also the sharp drop in...

I agree, although there is also the sharp drop in travel over the past couple of years, partly due to money and partly due to the sheer hassle of air travel now.

Personally I would think twice...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 08-09-2009, 21:22
Replies: 10
Views: 15,969
Posted By RTuesday
I'd be interested to hear if you do find...

I'd be interested to hear if you do find anything. I'm thinking about something similar to switch on air conditioning or heating (depending on the season) when say an hour or so away from the house...
Forum: Americas 07-08-2009, 08:58
Replies: 4
Views: 4,232
Posted By RTuesday
Thanks for those links. Interesting forum. ...

Thanks for those links. Interesting forum.

Movistar is looking better and better now, for voice. I like the single rate to anywhere in North America, saves messing around with callback for...
Forum: Americas 06-08-2009, 20:38
Replies: 4
Views: 4,232
Posted By RTuesday
You're right the details of the various Telcel...

You're right the details of the various Telcel tariffs have disappeared (although they still have passing mentions to them on the tariff page so maybe they're grandfathered for existing customers). ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-08-2009, 21:43
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By RTuesday
As I said, I haven't ordered one of these, as I...

As I said, I haven't ordered one of these, as I now have no immediate plans to travel to where it would be useful. Just reporting what they said to me, in case it's of use to somebody.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-08-2009, 02:30
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By RTuesday
I emailed Searoam last week and was told the...

I emailed Searoam last week and was told the incoming number was in Belgium (didn't say if it was landline or mobile) but I could "add a US number free of charge".

My travel plans have now...
Forum: Americas 17-07-2009, 19:06
Replies: 4
Views: 2,933
Posted By RTuesday
Check if there are any minimum contract periods. ...

Check if there are any minimum contract periods. Certainly with the cable modem internet in my area in the US there wasn't, I used to just switch it on and off for a few months when I was at the...
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