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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 10-06-2010, 12:05
Replies: 6
Views: 5,249
Posted By petkow
This certificate issue is still not resolved....

This certificate issue is still not resolved. Makes you wonder if Betamax will ever do it.

The 'botchy' solution mentioned above still works though! ;)
Forum: Spain & Portugal 10-06-2010, 09:41
Replies: 1
Views: 4,313
Posted By petkow
Also worth noting is that they have a €6 per week...

Also worth noting is that they have a €6 per week plan for calling other Orange phones and landlines for free. This is somewhat unique in Spain. Also, unlike other operators, they do not charge you a...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 10-06-2010, 09:30
Replies: 1
Views: 4,313
Posted By petkow
Bic Phone (Spain) for €19 including €12 credit

From the makers of those nice simple pens, comes a nice simple prepaid phone. This has been around for a while in other countries, but I only recently saw it available all over the place here in...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 10-06-2010, 09:24
Replies: 113
Views: 125,625
Posted By petkow
You will not be able to get them to deliver to...

You will not be able to get them to deliver to the UK. I am not sure how many genuine sellers there are on ebay, but you may be lucky. Spanish SIM's tend to not be sold on ebay because of the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-06-2010, 11:05
Replies: 14
Views: 7,604
Posted By petkow
Yes, it already has. The EU roaming caps have...

Yes, it already has. The EU roaming caps have already caused many companies that specialise in roaming products to shut shop. The caps are already in place, and will go down even lower next year. The...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 08-06-2010, 12:10
Replies: 7
Views: 5,941
Posted By petkow
You have to make sure that you are opting for a...

You have to make sure that you are opting for a prepaid and not a contract. Follow this link: https://www.simyo.es/simyo/portal/store/action/select-number and select a number. Then select "Prepago"...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 02-06-2010, 15:41
Replies: 7
Views: 5,941
Posted By petkow
Thanks Inquisitor! I will try that.

Thanks Inquisitor! I will try that.
Forum: Spain & Portugal 02-06-2010, 15:16
Replies: 7
Views: 5,941
Posted By petkow
You're right that mi favorito is only for calling...

You're right that mi favorito is only for calling another Movistar mobile:
"Mi Favorito:
Con Mi Favorito tienes una tarifa reducida para las llamadas, mensajes de texto, mensajes multimedia y...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 02-06-2010, 12:27
Replies: 113
Views: 125,625
Posted By petkow
I think masMovil is the simplest all-round...

I think masMovil is the simplest all-round package. You don't need to take their monthly data plan. Just pay 3c/MB. Also, I think they are currently allowing 30MB per month free data. Check the site...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 31-05-2010, 10:41
Replies: 7
Views: 5,941
Posted By petkow
I am a bit confused by what you are asking so let...

I am a bit confused by what you are asking so let me just confirm that you are just looking for a cheap way of calling one of the Betamax local access numbers in Madrid?

First however, tell me...
Forum: Europe 28-05-2010, 09:10
Replies: 3
Views: 2,603
Posted By petkow
If you will be spreading the data use roughly...

If you will be spreading the data use roughly equally over the 4 countries, the cheapest option by far is still to get yourself a local SIM in every country that you visit. Your other option is to...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 26-05-2010, 18:18
Replies: 8
Views: 6,313
Posted By petkow
Thanks for the help inquisitor. After your trial...

Thanks for the help inquisitor. After your trial I tried to set the caller ID to my normal Spanish fixed line and low and behold like for you this works completely normally! The caller ID comes back...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 26-05-2010, 17:46
Replies: 8
Views: 6,313
Posted By petkow
Hi bbob. I have tried playing around with this...

Hi bbob. I have tried playing around with this sort of method now, but can confirm on the Nokia SIP client it is not possible to connect this way. However, maybe I should try that method via fring.
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 26-05-2010, 17:26
Replies: 8
Views: 6,313
Posted By petkow
@bbbob Thanks for your input too. I will try...

@bbbob
Thanks for your input too. I will try that now!


I have tried calling UK and Spanish mobiles, as well as Spanish and UK landlines. All state the same.

It's a bit of a strange...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 26-05-2010, 15:49
Replies: 8
Views: 6,313
Posted By petkow
Thank you very much for your help. Unfortunately...

Thank you very much for your help. Unfortunately this solution still does not work properly for me even though the desired number has been verified by the PC softphone, and I get the correct number...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 26-05-2010, 08:42
Replies: 8
Views: 6,313
Posted By petkow
Caller ID whilst using Betamax SIP

Has anybody managed to transmit a CLID whilst using a SIP device to make calls from a Betamax account? I can set my caller ID from their own PC softphones, but not whilst using the SIP client on my...
Forum: France 25-05-2010, 17:28
Replies: 26
Views: 19,784
Posted By petkow
There is a listing of a shop called CLOVIS, that...

There is a listing of a shop called CLOVIS, that is on the main mezzanine level of the Gare du Nord. It sells SIMs as well as doing things like unblocking handsets. Also useful, because being in a...
Forum: UK & Ireland 20-05-2010, 09:37
Replies: 7
Views: 6,124
Posted By petkow
Not that they have the best rates, but there is a...

Not that they have the best rates, but there is a Vodafone store in Heathrow T5 that will be able to hook you up straight away. Also I think some of the newsagents all over the airport will sell you...
Forum: Europe 17-05-2010, 15:46
Replies: 3
Views: 2,236
Posted By petkow
Just wondering whether you have actually looked...

Just wondering whether you have actually looked through the ppgsm pages on these countries?

PrePaidGSM: Bosnia & Herzegovina; (http://www.prepaidgsm.net/en/bosnia.html)
PrePaidGSM: Croatia...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 17-05-2010, 15:42
Replies: 9
Views: 10,750
Posted By petkow
Really? They are the ones I always used to use,...

Really? They are the ones I always used to use, but I think I always got charged 5c. Strange! That was about 6 months ago though...
Forum: Europe 17-05-2010, 10:36
Replies: 23
Views: 13,242
Posted By petkow
I suggest discussing Yesss questions here:...

I suggest discussing Yesss questions here: http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/europe/3960-best-prepaid-data-usage-austria.html
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 17-05-2010, 10:34
Replies: 13
Views: 9,462
Posted By petkow
Continuing on from OT discussion from another...

Continuing on from OT discussion from another thread: http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/europe/5796-think-i-have-figured-out-italy-france-uk-trip-3.html


Yesss is an MVNO on the Orange network in...
Forum: Europe 17-05-2010, 09:52
Replies: 23
Views: 13,242
Posted By petkow
Search through this forum for info on yesss!...

Search through this forum for info on yesss! (http://yesss.at). I think they still have the best offer, and you can pick up their SIM's at any Hofer supermarket, which are all over the place.
Forum: UK & Ireland 17-05-2010, 09:48
Replies: 16
Views: 27,827
Posted By petkow
No I do not think you'll need any ID or anything....

No I do not think you'll need any ID or anything. It should all be pretty straight forward.
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 17-05-2010, 08:46
Replies: 17
Views: 8,041
Posted By petkow
"Chill" ;) The geography lesson you've tried to...

"Chill" ;) The geography lesson you've tried to give us twice already happened half a year ago at the head of the thread and the quote by DrNewcomb (quoted above) was in response to that.
Forum: Americas 14-05-2010, 22:00
Replies: 16
Views: 8,128
Posted By petkow
If it's 1000km away only on some days, where is...

If it's 1000km away only on some days, where is it the rest of the time? ;) I always knew Malta was just a floating ship!

I think the effect that you describe is due to 'tropospheric ducting'...
Forum: UK & Ireland 12-05-2010, 11:12
Replies: 16
Views: 27,827
Posted By petkow
Prepaid DATA in the UK

Judging by recent questions, I realise this forum really lacks a thread with updated information on this topic. It's a good idea to start one and hopefully people will add to it. I am not that up to...
Forum: Europe 12-05-2010, 10:53
Replies: 23
Views: 13,242
Posted By petkow
No I do not think so. If you are starting off in...

No I do not think so. If you are starting off in the UK, you may as well just pick up any SIM for data usage there, as the roaming data rates in your other countries are comparable (if not cheaper)...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 12-05-2010, 10:21
Replies: 9
Views: 10,750
Posted By petkow
For Smartvoip see: SmartVoip | Frequently Asked...

For Smartvoip see: SmartVoip | Frequently Asked Questions (http://smartvoip.com/en/faq.html#68)


That wording is pretty much identical on all Betamax brands apart from NoNoh where it omits that...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 12-05-2010, 08:01
Replies: 9
Views: 8,320
Posted By petkow
Simyo does though not officially. For me it gets...

Simyo does though not officially. For me it gets classed as ordinary data, and it works well. I have not used MASmovil, but I hear VoIP works with them too.


Only to a spanish address.


No,...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 11-05-2010, 21:27
Replies: 9
Views: 10,750
Posted By petkow
Thanks so much for this. I was waiting for a...

Thanks so much for this. I was waiting for a confirmation before I bought credits. I guess they are the only Betamax/Delmont brandwithout this connection charge?
Forum: Spain & Portugal 11-05-2010, 21:22
Replies: 30
Views: 34,440
Posted By petkow
Wow! And I though I was alone in doing that sort...

Wow! And I though I was alone in doing that sort of thing on a holiday! i.e. Driving all over an island looking for a SIM!! (of course very much to my girlfriends delight....) :p


If you want,...
Forum: UK & Ireland 11-05-2010, 10:18
Replies: 8
Views: 6,641
Posted By petkow
No unfortunately those countries are not covered...

No unfortunately those countries are not covered by My Europe Extra.

My Europe Extra includes the following countries: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 11-05-2010, 10:15
Replies: 9
Views: 10,750
Posted By petkow
Bump! Anyone?

Bump! Anyone?
Forum: UK & Ireland 11-05-2010, 09:22
Replies: 15
Views: 8,306
Posted By petkow
The new domestic data rate for after the 25th of...

The new domestic data rate for after the 25th of May has finally been announced:

It will be charged at 20p/MB. A daily cap will be applied after 50p have been spent (i.e. 2.5MB) which is valid...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 11-05-2010, 01:06
Replies: 17
Views: 8,041
Posted By petkow
I would guess much much less. Possibly only a...

I would guess much much less. Possibly only a quarter of that at the most, and that too only in the summer. Only a skeleton crew ever spends the winter there.

Interestingly I heard that Antartica...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 07-05-2010, 16:25
Replies: 9
Views: 10,750
Posted By petkow
Nohnoh phone2phone 0c connection fee?

I just saw on the "fees and features" comparison page of progX (Connection fees (http://progx.ch/voip/UK/fee.php)) that Nohnoh seems to be the only Betamax/Dellmont brand without the 5c connection...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-05-2010, 16:13
Replies: 4
Views: 4,776
Posted By petkow
Interesting! Another very useful bit of screen...

Interesting! Another very useful bit of screen scraping, just like your Betamax comparison table. Well done!! In time, when you add in other roaming SIM's this will become even more useful.

I...
Forum: Europe 06-05-2010, 08:30
Replies: 23
Views: 13,242
Posted By petkow
Yes 3 separate national SIMs will certainly make...

Yes 3 separate national SIMs will certainly make more financial sense. I am not sure about France, but in the UK you are spoilt for choice. Most UK prepaid SIMs are free, and many will give you a...
Forum: UK & Ireland 05-05-2010, 19:31
Replies: 8
Views: 6,641
Posted By petkow
This offer is back on again as of today. However...

This offer is back on again as of today. However they have changed a crucial aspect of the outgoing calls, as with the exception of USA and Canada, calls can no longer be mapped to a mobile number.
...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 05-05-2010, 19:24
Replies: 2
Views: 6,054
Posted By petkow
The registration of your personal data to the SIM...

The registration of your personal data to the SIM had to be done before the final cut-off date. You should have received a few SMS messages telling you what to do before this date. Now that the date...
Forum: UK & Ireland 05-05-2010, 10:18
Replies: 15
Views: 8,306
Posted By petkow
Thanks. Is their European roaming charged the...

Thanks. Is their European roaming charged the same as for o2? i.e. £3/MB? I cannot see their data roaming rates on giffgaff - pricing (http://giffgaff.com/index/pricing)
Forum: UK & Ireland 05-05-2010, 09:06
Replies: 15
Views: 8,306
Posted By petkow
Does anyone have any idea what GiffGaff's...

Does anyone have any idea what GiffGaff's standard data rate will be after the 25th of May?
Forum: Europe 05-05-2010, 08:50
Replies: 23
Views: 13,242
Posted By petkow
I think you might be missing something here. Were...

I think you might be missing something here. Were you thinking that you would continue using your 2.6GB allowance when you leave Italy?

(from: Wind - Privati - Mega No Limit...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 04-05-2010, 18:28
Replies: 113
Views: 125,625
Posted By petkow
MASMovil Data flatrate

Just as an update to this thread, I note that MASmovil have made their page a bit clearer now to suggest that any step of the registration for their flatrate can be done via their site, or by...
Forum: Europe 03-05-2010, 18:04
Replies: 23
Views: 13,242
Posted By petkow
I only have one small comment to make which is...

I only have one small comment to make which is with regard to Wind's 'Easy roaming' add-on. The 5 Euros that you will need to spend on this will be completely wasted for the Euro destinations that...
Forum: UK & Ireland 29-04-2010, 09:36
Replies: 3
Views: 4,305
Posted By petkow
Hi Matha531, I think you will be spoilt for...

Hi Matha531,
I think you will be spoilt for choice when you get to the UK. Mobile data use or "Mobile broadband" as they like to call has become very competitive, both on contract and on prepaid...
Forum: Germany 26-04-2010, 12:35
Replies: 12
Views: 14,891
Posted By petkow
So cutting them does not work? What about this...

So cutting them does not work? What about this guide on how to make a DIY microSIM?
How to make your own iPad micro SIM | News | TechRadar UK...
Forum: Germany 25-04-2010, 20:54
Replies: 12
Views: 14,891
Posted By petkow
Simyo will do them. See this post and its...

Simyo will do them.

See this post and its thread: http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/mobile-phones/5625-ipad-micro-sims-3.html#post31714
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-04-2010, 17:53
Replies: 6
Views: 3,548
Posted By petkow
Welcome to the forum! I'm not a customer of...

Welcome to the forum!

I'm not a customer of theirs but I think most of your questions might have already been answered earlier on this forum. They are talked about a lot, and their representative...
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