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Forum: Americas 26-06-2017, 13:18
Replies: 3
Views: 11,085
Posted By international
Alternatively, where to find good carrier deals...

Alternatively, where to find good carrier deals on (older) iPhones in the US? That would make for a nice, real iPod touch alternative with Touch ID enabled and a better camera (for a similar price at...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 26-06-2017, 13:16
Replies: 4
Views: 17,321
Posted By international
This forum seems less lively as it used to be.

This forum seems less lively as it used to be.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-06-2017, 13:11
Replies: 7
Views: 8,772
Posted By international
Have you heard anything (good news or bad news)...

Have you heard anything (good news or bad news) from UK-based Lebara in the OP context?
Forum: Americas 26-06-2017, 13:08
Replies: 3
Views: 11,085
Posted By international
US price comparison sites for carrier prepaid deals? Cheap Android-based "iPod touch"

I heard sometimes you can even get a Motorola for $20, which is not bad for an Android-based "iPod touch," regardless to which carrier it is locked to. I can figure out European price comparison...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-05-2017, 20:06
Replies: 7
Views: 8,772
Posted By international
Thanks for the Piranha Mobile tip! Never heard of...

Thanks for the Piranha Mobile tip! Never heard of them, but it sounds good.

I'm also thinking about maybe one of the more liberal minded (read: more international minded, nothing to do with...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-05-2017, 18:45
Replies: 7
Views: 8,772
Posted By international
Huh? I was asking for a real SIM card (with a...

Huh? I was asking for a real SIM card (with a real phone number, and certain other features preferably), and you were recommending me a chat app to chat with real people. It's apples and oranges....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-05-2017, 13:30
Replies: 7
Views: 8,772
Posted By international
Best SIM anywhere to receive SMS verifications, no ID (preferred), ships worldwide

Virtual numbers are not always working for this purpose (real SMS either, but that's a different story), and it seems I still need a SIM card just for bank stuck in the 19th century still only...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-05-2017, 13:11
Replies: 0
Views: 6,517
Posted By international
Your review of ChatSIM?

Just for fun.
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 26-05-2017, 10:58
Replies: 4
Views: 17,321
Posted By international
Is k7.net dead? Alternatives for verification by voice?

It seems it is: http://www.k7.net/

It's the site I used when I needed a verification by voice call. What are good alternatives? Even a no signup site would be OK. Some of those free SMS...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 06-07-2016, 14:55
Replies: 30
Views: 44,152
Posted By international
Okay, any any other, reliable virtual number...

Okay, any any other, reliable virtual number options besides Google Voice and Upptalk, it it can be a US number as well? worst case, I'll say to the bank it's a Canadian number.

Google more and...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 01-07-2016, 09:25
Replies: 30
Views: 44,152
Posted By international
The previously recommended UppTalk stopped...

The previously recommended UppTalk stopped offering non-US (UK, German, Spanish) numbers. Do I have any other options for a non-US number?

I mean, in this day and age if I want to open a bank...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 03-06-2016, 17:06
Replies: 2
Views: 14,413
Posted By international
I'm going to look into these, thanks!

I'm going to look into these, thanks!
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 19-03-2016, 14:15
Replies: 2
Views: 14,413
Posted By international
What's the best cheap worldwide VOIP service? Not Dellmont

Basically I'm looking for a service similar to Dellmont VOIP providers, works from anywhere, to anywhere, but is more reliable than Dellmont.

What's the next step up the food chain?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-01-2016, 03:30
Replies: 39
Views: 37,399
Posted By international
FreedomPop Launches “Free” Global Data Hotspot And SIM - and Competition?

The FreedomPop offer now works in 25 countries (UK and US shipping address required to receive the SIM + dongle):...
Forum: Mobile Phones 31-07-2015, 00:25
Replies: 8
Views: 36,985
Posted By international
Same question in 2015!

Same question in 2015!
Forum: Europe 28-05-2015, 11:08
Replies: 7
Views: 10,010
Posted By international
OK. I am either not sure what do you mean, or...

OK. I am either not sure what do you mean, or maybe you mean Rebtel's public call-in numbers listed on its home page? (Which is something entirely different from what I am looking for)

A link...
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade 28-05-2015, 11:03
Replies: 7
Views: 13,541
Posted By international
I mean, I don't really know how you activate a UK...

I mean, I don't really know how you activate a UK prepaid SIM card in general, besides topping it up. I know it is not tied to an ID verification, like in other countries, where the activation means...
Forum: Europe 28-05-2015, 11:00
Replies: 7
Views: 10,010
Posted By international
Thank for the update peterdoo, As I just...

Thank for the update peterdoo,

As I just wanted to react to dg7feq's confusing post. dg7feq, you sent a link about how much a 85 number cost in the Netherlands and telling you need a local address...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 28-05-2015, 06:22
Replies: 30
Views: 44,152
Posted By international
Thank you for the updates, Andy! FreedomPop...

Thank you for the updates, Andy!

FreedomPop Expands to Europe w/ Launch of UK’s first FREE Mobile Service (http://blog.freedompop.com/uk-launch/)

What to expect from this? If I were after a...
Forum: Europe 28-05-2015, 06:17
Replies: 7
Views: 10,010
Posted By international
How to have your non-geographic number in Europe? (Ex. the Netherlands)

See example: https://www.fiverr.com/williewortel/supply-a-virtual-office-in-amsterdam-for-you

I am not interested in the PO Box part, only the number part. The example given is the Netherlands,...
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade 17-05-2015, 09:43
Replies: 7
Views: 13,541
Posted By international
Cool. Can you do the initial card activation...

Cool.

Can you do the initial card activation from overseas, or how does it work?
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 29-04-2015, 05:00
Replies: 30
Views: 44,152
Posted By international
Here I add 2 other providers I come across:...

Here I add 2 other providers I come across: http://www.textplus.com/ (nicer website)

https://vir2sim.com/ (average site)

Any feedback is appreciated.

OFF:

Seriously; website niceness is...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 29-04-2015, 04:43
Replies: 30
Views: 44,152
Posted By international
Yes; it was Upptalk! The main question: is it a...

Yes; it was Upptalk! The main question: is it a good provider?

Meanwhile, I tried to register with Fongo, I even got the verification email, but when I clicked on it, then it said 'bad link'!? Is...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 28-04-2015, 16:54
Replies: 30
Views: 44,152
Posted By international
I don't know which country you are referring to;...

I don't know which country you are referring to; but this is simply not how most places operate, I guess.


Thanks; I check these!
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 28-04-2015, 16:53
Replies: 30
Views: 44,152
Posted By international
I am still looking for - THIS one! Have you find...

I am still looking for - THIS one! Have you find it?

Or, is it possible it was Fongo previously offered US/UK, German numbers as well, not only Canadian ones? And Fongo is the one I am looking for.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-07-2014, 19:59
Replies: 10
Views: 6,533
Posted By international
Ok. Start from here. Which countries do you...

Ok. Start from here. Which countries do you consider having open markets? Thanks
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-07-2014, 13:15
Replies: 0
Views: 2,409
Posted By international
Country or carrier offering most painless prepaid SIM, 'just to have number' anywhere

Can be from any country.

Some features might be interesting:

- They ship internationally - no problem if you had to buy the card initially in country (or from eBay or whatever means), but at...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-07-2014, 12:44
Replies: 10
Views: 6,533
Posted By international
1) Depends on your country if they are expensive....

1) Depends on your country if they are expensive.

2) Even if they are expensive; that is not an issue for my purposes.

I just want a list like this (see OP). Any hint?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-07-2014, 12:43
Replies: 2
Views: 3,159
Posted By international
thank you.

thank you.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-07-2014, 06:04
Replies: 2
Views: 3,159
Posted By international
Upcoming rules changes to EU roaming - SIM to receive free calls abroad?

I don't know much about these 'international' SIM-s but with upcoming changes to EU roaming; or even before the changes; phone companies may go ahead with their products and introduce them before the...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 21-07-2014, 05:56
Replies: 30
Views: 44,152
Posted By international
Someone - presumably in another thread, I can't...

Someone - presumably in another thread, I can't find it now - recommended me a service:

- It was a mobile only app
- Offered free SMS-receiving numbers in a handful of countries (maybe around 5),...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-07-2014, 05:45
Replies: 10
Views: 6,533
Posted By international
I had one of these numbers from the UK; totally...

I had one of these numbers from the UK; totally free. It's in my password database but I forgot it's name. :( (Too many entries)

It's from a company which gave me a UK non-geographic, so called...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-05-2014, 13:00
Replies: 10
Views: 6,533
Posted By international
Website that lists non-geographical/virtual number providers by country?

Wikipedia strangely does not even have an article for "Non-geographic telephone numbers" just for "Non-geographic telephone numbers in the United Kingdom".

It would be helpful if a site collects...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-05-2014, 11:20
Replies: 6
Views: 5,904
Posted By international
Maybe I was not clear in the opening post: I do...

Maybe I was not clear in the opening post: I do not need the ability to be reached at two different numbers. I do not need the hot-swap feature either.

Why I am considering it is because who...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 10-05-2014, 11:10
Replies: 2
Views: 16,884
Posted By international
Great. Just what I need.

Great. Just what I need.
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 06-05-2014, 18:53
Replies: 2
Views: 16,884
Posted By international
List of websites where I can send an SMS RELIABLY and without registation or hassle?

I don't want something for nothing; so ads are OK, daily limits are OK; even 1 SMS a day and I am happy. I just wonder if these kind of services still exist.
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 06-05-2014, 18:50
Replies: 6
Views: 15,023
Posted By international
I tried Pinger. It would be all I need (web...

I tried Pinger. It would be all I need (web interface with my own number) if it were not to delete my number after a month of inactivity. Too tight for normal use.

Upptalk might do the trick if it...
Forum: UK & Ireland 05-05-2014, 08:58
Replies: 10
Views: 10,185
Posted By international
Thank you post.

Thank you post.
Forum: UK & Ireland 04-05-2014, 10:36
Replies: 10
Views: 10,185
Posted By international
Could you enlighten me the business model of...

Could you enlighten me the business model of Three UK?

http://www.three.co.uk/Store/Pay_As_You_Go_Price_Plans
The 321 plan offer you 1 GB of data for 10 quid, no time limit.
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-05-2014, 10:32
Replies: 6
Views: 5,904
Posted By international
Considering a Dual SIM phone for 1 number + 1 data SIM. But does it matter?

So I need one SIM slot for my number in whichever country and the 2nd slot might be interesting for possible (light) data use only. 50-100 MB is more than enough.

Best deal for data would be a...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 04-05-2014, 10:25
Replies: 6
Views: 15,023
Posted By international
Yup. The Raspberry is exactly the kind of thing I...

Yup. The Raspberry is exactly the kind of thing I am looking for. It might require a setup but maybe less prone to freezing, battery problems and such, which I except from a cheap Android phone.
...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 19-04-2014, 11:40
Replies: 6
Views: 15,023
Posted By international
How to build your own cheap SMS to Email gateway?

Task: I want my SMS messages get delivered in email.

In Android, there is an app for that, plain and simple.

What would be best is a simple 'black box' which 'just works' similar to...
Forum: UK & Ireland 19-04-2014, 11:34
Replies: 15
Views: 14,946
Posted By international
General question: In the UK is it customary...

General question:

In the UK is it customary that your prepaid card remains active when you have a communication on it (send or receive a call or a text) every 6 months or so?
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 19-04-2014, 11:19
Replies: 30
Views: 44,152
Posted By international
I found a free service called Pinger. It gives...

I found a free service called Pinger. It gives you a Us number to send and receive texts. You have to send a text every month though, not to lose your number.
Forum: Americas 11-01-2014, 18:56
Replies: 17
Views: 43,267
Posted By international
Strangely, I can't find this plan on the T-Mobile...

Strangely, I can't find this plan on the T-Mobile site. (Mobile companies' sites are so nice to navigate)



Strangely, Odin is not featured here:...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-01-2014, 18:46
Replies: 0
Views: 2,454
Posted By international
Holiday Phone (www.holidayphone.com) and 40% off? Have you heard of it?

Hotels.com offers this provider and a 40% discount if you have a US address. When you book certain hotels. Though I did not manage to hop on to the SIM discount page from the hotel booking, it must...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-01-2014, 18:41
Replies: 2
Views: 2,721
Posted By international
We are in the same boat? Okay.

We are in the same boat? Okay.
Forum: Americas 11-01-2014, 18:40
Replies: 17
Views: 43,267
Posted By international
Thanks. Odin and T-mobile would be really helpful...

Thanks. Odin and T-mobile would be really helpful for my friend. He pays some $50 a month now.

But is it normal that in the US you don't talk on the phone only text? :)
Forum: Americas 03-01-2014, 20:06
Replies: 17
Views: 43,267
Posted By international
Which US plan for texting only?

My friend in the US says the only communication there with his acquaintances is by texting, no voice. Does he only has strange friends or is it the norm there? I don't know.

Anyways, assuming he...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-01-2014, 20:02
Replies: 2
Views: 2,721
Posted By international
Where in the world can I get a free online voicemail number? No Google Voice

No Google Voice please. Any other solutions are interesting.

There is the big company called J2 but offer similar services under many different brand names, they use to have a free for life sign...
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