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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-09-2009, 15:09
Replies: 3
Views: 1,885
Posted By FBlack_111
Their new prices are way too high. The question...

Their new prices are way too high. The question is whether other carriers will follow. If they do not, it may force T-Mobile to drop the high rates. But T-Mobile doesn't seem to care about...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-09-2009, 14:40
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By FBlack_111
Bossman: So with a Maxroam or Searoam SIM...

Bossman:

So with a Maxroam or Searoam SIM you cannot change your mind after dialing a call and you still get charged at the callback?

With my Ekit SIM after you dial you can accept or reject...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-09-2009, 19:35
Replies: 5
Views: 3,032
Posted By FBlack_111
Ekit has an interesting service that's an online...

Ekit has an interesting service that's an online Travel Journal that tracks your travel also on a map. It's a way for family and friends to track your trip and read your personal journal and see...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-08-2009, 20:01
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By FBlack_111
tivoboy: I hope this works out for you. I...

tivoboy:

I hope this works out for you. I don't see how their "they DO seem to have a 24/7 person on the other end of the line" is not available to correct the problem immediately.

One thing I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-08-2009, 00:51
Replies: 20
Views: 10,117
Posted By FBlack_111
While I pay 19 cents a minute for an incoming...

While I pay 19 cents a minute for an incoming call , my friends in the US pay nothing to call my US number.
Forum: Europe 26-08-2009, 20:57
Replies: 4
Views: 4,624
Posted By FBlack_111
Try airplane mode too to disable all the data...

Try airplane mode too to disable all the data services. Not sure if airplane mode on an iphone disables wifi too.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-08-2009, 20:54
Replies: 20
Views: 10,117
Posted By FBlack_111
One of the problems with buying a SIM card with...

One of the problems with buying a SIM card with an Estonia number are higher rates for friends to call you. I bought an Ekit Dual SIM (US and UK number) so friends and business associates can call...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-08-2009, 18:09
Replies: 19
Views: 7,742
Posted By FBlack_111
Flipper: For people who rarely travel, or...

Flipper:

For people who rarely travel, or make few calls, ATT and Verizon International cell phone rates are fine. For me, My Passport SIM from Ekit works well and it saves me lots of money. ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-08-2009, 16:06
Replies: 19
Views: 7,742
Posted By FBlack_111
I don't know how Flipper can make the statement...

I don't know how Flipper can make the statement "but their costs are well over USD$1.00/min in many cases.".


With the drop in EU rates, and the new Dual number SIM's , many SIM providers have...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-08-2009, 19:45
Replies: 17
Views: 19,438
Posted By FBlack_111
You can also log in at: Recharge Minutes...

You can also log in at: Recharge Minutes (http://www.rechargeminutes.com)
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-08-2009, 02:08
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By FBlack_111
Will a Passport SIM work in an unlocked Blackberry Tour?

Anyone know if a Passport SIM will work in a Verizon Blackberry Tour 9630? I have a friend who is thinking of getting the Blackberry.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-08-2009, 18:55
Replies: 17
Views: 19,438
Posted By FBlack_111
highered: When you sent an SMS to your UK...

highered:


When you sent an SMS to your UK Ekit number from Google Voice, were you in the US when you got the SMS? Were you in US or Global mode on the Ekit SIM. I also did a test of Google...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-08-2009, 15:05
Replies: 17
Views: 19,438
Posted By FBlack_111
bbob: Good review, and well said. So...

bbob:


Good review, and well said. So many people are just looking for the absolute cheapest rate SIM and with free incoming calls they often miss a few very important factors. I have used two...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-08-2009, 14:16
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By FBlack_111
Incoming calls on a cruise ship are $3.29 a...

Incoming calls on a cruise ship are $3.29 a minute. I have used a Passport SIM on a cruise ship. Depending on your route, I could often just get a land based carrier and make calls for a reduced rate...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-08-2009, 22:25
Replies: 53
Views: 17,094
Posted By FBlack_111
In the end, you just want a company that is still...

In the end, you just want a company that is still around; with a working SIM, and not shut down and holding $50 of your cash. In my opinion, any company who starts out with rates that seem too good...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-08-2009, 14:46
Replies: 53
Views: 17,094
Posted By FBlack_111
I think most of us understand the general reason...

I think most of us understand the general reason a company implements a Fair Usage policy.

But in their Terms, they usually have a statement that essentially says that in addition to Terminating...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-07-2009, 15:57
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By FBlack_111
So your SIM will not actually work while out to...

So your SIM will not actually work while out to sea on a cruise ship. Is that correct? Only when you can get a signal when cruising close enough to land and you can get a signal.

Most modern...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-07-2009, 15:45
Replies: 53
Views: 17,094
Posted By FBlack_111
Matha: Well said. Oh, and the next...

Matha:

Well said.

Oh, and the next time I visit Bulgaria I'll worry about paying a little extra to make a call. But paying an annual fee to GeoSIM is smart. Right?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-07-2009, 22:31
Replies: 53
Views: 17,094
Posted By FBlack_111
Bbob: I also noticed the GeoSIm requires an...

Bbob:

I also noticed the GeoSIm requires an annual fee to keep the SIM and your credit alive.

"Is There An Annual Renewal Fee? Yes. A nominal annual fee of £11.91 + VAT is charged." (That's...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-07-2009, 18:30
Replies: 53
Views: 17,094
Posted By FBlack_111
I saw a few things on their web site. They do...

I saw a few things on their web site. They do charge 25 cents for calls made to the U.S number. "If the caller dials your Geosim’s US number an additional charge of $0.25 per minute will be...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-07-2009, 15:18
Replies: 53
Views: 17,094
Posted By FBlack_111
MrEd: I believe you mean free incoming calls...

MrEd:

I believe you mean free incoming calls in the U.S. are only calls to the UK number. Calls received on the U.S. number cost 25 cents per minute.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-07-2009, 05:32
Replies: 65
Views: 31,219
Posted By FBlack_111
I do not think they can deliver those rates on a...

I do not think they can deliver those rates on a cruise ship calling back to the US. I tried their rate calculator for cruise ship calls and it says "error".
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-07-2009, 15:59
Replies: 3
Views: 3,341
Posted By FBlack_111
Did you check the costs for calls?

Did you check the costs for calls?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-07-2009, 20:52
Replies: 22
Views: 9,588
Posted By FBlack_111
Mart.lu: I have had very good luck with...

Mart.lu:

I have had very good luck with Ekit's customer service. Both before and after buying their products. They are available 24/7 by phone. They have been very helpful in solving problems with...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 25-07-2009, 00:14
Replies: 22
Views: 9,588
Posted By FBlack_111
My World Master Card states that "We must hear...

My World Master Card states that "We must hear from you no later than 60 days after we send you the first bill on which the error or problem occurred." So if you get a bill 20 days after the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-07-2009, 16:47
Replies: 22
Views: 9,588
Posted By FBlack_111
Cangia: Seems to me that if they send a...

Cangia:

Seems to me that if they send a package to a customer with no tracking number or system, and the package does not arrive, it's up to them to make good on the purchase. It does not cost...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 17-07-2009, 01:57
Replies: 5
Views: 5,514
Posted By FBlack_111
I have had a Grand Central account before and...

I have had a Grand Central account before and converted it to Google Voice today. SMS works well. I checked their long distance fees. Not too bad. Basically 2 cents to call a land line in much of...
Forum: Americas 16-07-2009, 22:09
Replies: 2
Views: 2,937
Posted By FBlack_111
This site may be of interest to you. ...

This site may be of interest to you.

Cellular Phones: Blackberry on AT&T GoPhone Pick Your Plan, google talk, mms messaging...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-07-2009, 21:46
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By FBlack_111
glhs509: I am curious what type of phone you...

glhs509:

I am curious what type of phone you were using. I had ring back problems a year ago on one of my phones. I took 2 phones with me then. Seems on one phone I had to send a text message to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-07-2009, 14:58
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By FBlack_111
Why is it a secret as to which country they use?...

Why is it a secret as to which country they use? At least say if it's an EU country?
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 14-07-2009, 14:32
Replies: 21
Views: 12,337
Posted By FBlack_111
Stu: I did a Baltic cruise a few years ago....

Stu:

I did a Baltic cruise a few years ago. The only way you get free incoming calls if if you can get a land based signal and not via the ships equipment. Once the ship is too far from land, you...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-07-2009, 05:21
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By FBlack_111
Cizake: I know how hard customer service can...

Cizake:

I know how hard customer service can be. I owned a company that had to handle customer service calls too. I told my staff that they did not have to take any foul language.

But that...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 12-07-2009, 20:38
Replies: 21
Views: 12,337
Posted By FBlack_111
On a cruise to the Med last year I used both my...

On a cruise to the Med last year I used both my U.S. Verizon CDMA phone and a Passport SIM in an unlocked gsm phone. Verizon charged $2.49 a minute. Occasionally the Passport charged at under 99...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-07-2009, 20:29
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By FBlack_111
Benx and Florian: I have said it before,...

Benx and Florian:

I have said it before, customer service is what really separates all the various SIM sellers. Some, like Ekit, are available 24/7 and stand by their product. Ekit has been very...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-07-2009, 14:46
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By FBlack_111
I have said it before, one of the most important...

I have said it before, one of the most important features of any global SIM is a responsive customer service/tech support that is open 24/7 from all over the world.. That's one reason I like my Ekit...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-07-2009, 14:38
Replies: 3
Views: 2,367
Posted By FBlack_111
EU rates were scheduled to drop July 1. I...

EU rates were scheduled to drop July 1. I believe more rates reductions are due July 1, 2010 and July 1, 2011.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-06-2009, 21:38
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By FBlack_111
Something odd happened with my new Ekit Dual SIM....

Something odd happened with my new Ekit Dual SIM.

As per the User Guide, the U.S. SIM deactivated after 7 days of non use. The guide says you can reactivate it by going online, or over the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-06-2009, 02:49
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By FBlack_111
BBob: Did you buy one of those Chinese...

BBob:

Did you buy one of those Chinese Iphone knockoffs, the Hiphone? If so, how bad was it? I have seen those on Craig's List for $79.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-06-2009, 20:35
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By FBlack_111
Stu: Auto recharging is fine, depending on...

Stu:

Auto recharging is fine, depending on the minimum amount. If they keep auto recharging $25-$50 to keep the SIM alive, then you might wind up with losing a high credit if they go out of...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-06-2009, 15:53
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By FBlack_111
Yackie: What will be the policy to keep your...

Yackie:

What will be the policy to keep your new SIM active?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-06-2009, 02:02
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By FBlack_111
Bossman: Thanks for clearing that up. I...

Bossman:

Thanks for clearing that up.
I once bought a prepaid long distance phone card from a U.S. provider that required only one call every 90 days to keep the card from expiring. Well I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-06-2009, 19:40
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By FBlack_111
Bossman: I assumed this is new. But you may...

Bossman:

I assumed this is new. But you may be right and it's old information. I would like to hear from Yackie.

They are beta testing their SIM and are selling their VoIP (according to the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-06-2009, 16:45
Replies: 177
Views: 51,386
Posted By FBlack_111
Yackie has some nice features and decent rates....

Yackie has some nice features and decent rates. But it looks like they charge $3 a month for the extra phone number to give users a Dual number SIM. Most other Dual SIM providers (like Ekit) do not...
Forum: Mobile Phones 26-06-2009, 15:47
Replies: 4
Views: 3,807
Posted By FBlack_111
Place to buy unlocked cell phone

I am looking to buy another unlocked cell phone. I want a basic phone for messaging with a qwerty keyboard, preferably with real keys. Most Internet sites have virtually no warranty or no return...
Forum: Americas 23-06-2009, 15:23
Replies: 7
Views: 3,425
Posted By FBlack_111
I have a 718 area code with my Ekit Dual Passport...

I have a 718 area code with my Ekit Dual Passport SIM. I like having the Pin request at start up. It prevents use of my SIM if I lose the phone. I also like the feature that shows U.S. or Global on...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 20-06-2009, 07:14
Replies: 8
Views: 4,340
Posted By FBlack_111
If someone sets up a VoIP system using an ATA...

If someone sets up a VoIP system using an ATA such as a Grandstream HT-502 or HT-486 is there a way to connect all the phones in a house to the system? Also, will any provider help with the setup?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-06-2009, 15:24
Replies: 15
Views: 4,536
Posted By FBlack_111
I don't know if you have Att as your U.S....

I don't know if you have Att as your U.S. carrier.

Mobal rates are much more expensive than what ATT and T-Mobile charge. Check their calling rates back to the US against ATT. Not even close....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-06-2009, 00:38
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By FBlack_111
Those two 35 cent numbers are a bit confusing....

Those two 35 cent numbers are a bit confusing. The 35 cent (one time per call) connection fee is self explanatory. Then their notes say there is a 35 cent per minute surcharge to call a cell phone. ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-06-2009, 23:02
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By FBlack_111
glhs509: The connection fee is a one time...

glhs509:

The connection fee is a one time charge per call. If you look at the Ekit rate sheets, the 35 cents per minute surcharge to call a cell phone is already shown on the rate sheet.

So in...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 15-06-2009, 19:47
Replies: 8
Views: 4,340
Posted By FBlack_111
PhotoJim' Thanks for the info. I thought...

PhotoJim'

Thanks for the info. I thought Linksys PAP2 boxes were locked to a provider? How do you unlock one?

How is the sound quality on voIP.ms?
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