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Forum: Spain & Portugal 04-06-2011, 15:15
Replies: 31
Views: 32,581
Posted By wisniak
I've spent the last few hours browsing the...

I've spent the last few hours browsing the various providers' web sites, trying to make some sense of the various plans.

I'm preparing an excel chart with the info.

We'll be there only next...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 04-06-2011, 07:09
Replies: 31
Views: 32,581
Posted By wisniak
The bono 3G plan seems useful, especially since...

The bono 3G plan seems useful, especially since I'll have my iPad 2, which gobbles up data.

But still I'd love to see a comparison chart, as in the Greece, Italy and France forums.
Forum: Spain & Portugal 31-05-2011, 19:34
Replies: 31
Views: 32,581
Posted By wisniak
Updated Spain iphone/ipad data packages?

Hi,

Traveling to Spain in about a month, for ~12 days.
Will be using a 3GS iPhone and/or iPad2 (most likely the iPad, which requires a microsim).
Will be in the Barcelona/Costa Brava/Spanish...
Forum: Greece and Cyprus 11-05-2011, 21:24
Replies: 222
Views: 193,620
Posted By wisniak
No, just for browsing. Always had GPRS, most of...

No, just for browsing.
Always had GPRS, most of the time didn't have 3G.
But contrary to my bad experiences in France and Italy, this time the SIM was active immediately and was connected to the...
Forum: Greece and Cyprus 26-04-2011, 16:20
Replies: 222
Views: 193,620
Posted By wisniak
Well, I returned from a wonderful 12 day trip to...

Well, I returned from a wonderful 12 day trip to Greece.

As I wrote in a previous post, I tried purchasing a Cosmote SIM card at the airport, but the store was closed and apparently the only other...
Forum: Greece and Cyprus 15-04-2011, 06:33
Replies: 222
Views: 193,620
Posted By wisniak
Hi Evan, I arrived yesterday in Greece,...

Hi Evan,

I arrived yesterday in Greece, tried to purchase a Sim caed at the airport nut the store was closed, the other alternative was in the departures hall so it wasn't relevant.

I was able...
Forum: Greece and Cyprus 11-03-2011, 12:24
Replies: 222
Views: 193,620
Posted By wisniak
OK So in the case of "computers" I assume that...

OK
So in the case of "computers" I assume that this refers to SIM cards, not USB stick (which is the more common method in France).
Forum: Greece and Cyprus 10-03-2011, 19:36
Replies: 222
Views: 193,620
Posted By wisniak
Evan, Thank you very much for your efforts. ...

Evan,
Thank you very much for your efforts.

What's the difference between the info posted under "prepaid products" and "Prepaid data plans and offers"?

Thanks.
Forum: Greece and Cyprus 08-03-2011, 15:07
Replies: 222
Views: 193,620
Posted By wisniak
Thank you, Evan. I really appreciate your help.

Thank you, Evan.
I really appreciate your help.
Forum: Greece and Cyprus 08-03-2011, 12:50
Replies: 222
Views: 193,620
Posted By wisniak
Evan, Thank you for your detailed response. ...

Evan,

Thank you for your detailed response.

Our trip includes Arachova/Delphi, Pelion, Meteora, Zagoria, Lefkada, Athens.

Regarding 3G coverage, I'll be using my iPhone mostly for emails, so...
Forum: Greece and Cyprus 07-03-2011, 08:29
Replies: 222
Views: 193,620
Posted By wisniak
caliston, I won't have time to travel to...

caliston,

I won't have time to travel to Athens, so whatever is available in the airport will have to do.

On the day we arrive we're traveling to Arachova (some places in between). So I'll have...
Forum: Greece and Cyprus 06-03-2011, 09:49
Replies: 222
Views: 193,620
Posted By wisniak
Hi, I'm finally traveling to Greece on mid...

Hi,

I'm finally traveling to Greece on mid April.
I hope that there will be an update here by then.

Are there stores in the Athens airport where I can buy & activate the SIM card (of whatever...
Forum: Mobile Phones 25-02-2011, 10:17
Replies: 1
Views: 8,569
Posted By wisniak
ZTE MF30 MiFi Mobile Hotspot Router

Hi,

I've read great reviews about the above product.

The question I have is regarding the use of prepaid SIM cards with it.

I mean, disregarding the inherent benefit of having up to 5 users...
Forum: Greece and Cyprus 30-08-2010, 22:19
Replies: 222
Views: 193,620
Posted By wisniak
OK Thank you.

OK
Thank you.
Forum: Greece and Cyprus 28-08-2010, 20:45
Replies: 222
Views: 193,620
Posted By wisniak
Evan, Just to verify that these updated...

Evan,

Just to verify that these updated plans are also valid for iPhones and they are applicable for Data (GPRS/3G) including emails and full Web browsing? (Not WAP browsing through their Portal)....
Forum: Greece and Cyprus 28-08-2010, 18:34
Replies: 4
Views: 7,715
Posted By wisniak
Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Greece and Cyprus 28-08-2010, 14:07
Replies: 4
Views: 7,715
Posted By wisniak
Updated prepaid info for Greece?

Hi,

Planning to travel to Greece next month.

Is there an updated summary page comparing 3G/Data offers in Greece?

Further, is there a page summarizing the technical info (APNs, etc) for the...
Forum: Europe 28-08-2010, 14:06
Replies: 13
Views: 38,753
Posted By wisniak
Effendi, have you created a page for Greece? ...

Effendi, have you created a page for Greece?
Your Italy pages were of great help during my trip there last month.

Thanks.
Forum: Italy 04-08-2010, 11:00
Replies: 10
Views: 5,442
Posted By wisniak
I'll check their site tonight. My Itslian is...

I'll check their site tonight.
My Itslian is basi, so I'm not sure I'll find the info.
Forum: Italy 03-08-2010, 17:55
Replies: 10
Views: 5,442
Posted By wisniak
And THAT is the question - what did I need to...

And THAT is the question - what did I need to check/ask the vodafone salespeople to do in order to actually have that option?

Is there a vodafone number I can Sms to receive the type of package...
Forum: Italy 03-08-2010, 15:51
Replies: 10
Views: 5,442
Posted By wisniak
This is the approprite APN? if so, I'll write...

This is the approprite APN?
if so, I'll write it down.
Forum: Italy 03-08-2010, 11:46
Replies: 10
Views: 5,442
Posted By wisniak
Initially I couldn't use the data functions. ...

Initially I couldn't use the data functions.
after several tries, I placed the SIM in s spare Nokia phone I took with me. I then received an error message which pointed me to look into the APN. ...
Forum: Italy 03-08-2010, 08:41
Replies: 10
Views: 5,442
Posted By wisniak
Hmmm....

That was the 1st (and only) store that I found. And since it was late Friday, I was concerned I might not have a better option.

But did I have to anything to activate the required option, besides...
Forum: Italy 02-08-2010, 21:05
Replies: 10
Views: 5,442
Posted By wisniak
[SPLIT] Problems with Blackberry and Vodafone Italy

Hi Effendi,

Just returned from Italy.

I purchased a SIM from the 1st store I found, which was a Vodafone in Verona.

I told the sales lady that I needed the Mobile Internet per iPhone, as I...
Forum: France 07-07-2010, 04:19
Replies: 26
Views: 19,784
Posted By wisniak
I don't know whether there's a logical...

I don't know whether there's a logical explanation, but that was the reality, and it's well documented in this forum.

I bought an Orange SIM, it took a while to find one of their stores (though...
Forum: France 29-06-2010, 21:55
Replies: 26
Views: 19,784
Posted By wisniak
Note that in France emails "eat up" your credit...

Note that in France emails "eat up" your credit much faster than regular browsing.

I purchased an Orange PAYG card, it took a couple of hours for it to be activated (had to
go into an Orange...
Forum: Italy 29-06-2010, 19:30
Replies: 9
Views: 5,975
Posted By wisniak
Thank you, Effendi. I just got the update...

Thank you, Effendi.

I just got the update from that local company I wrote about, they offer me 78 Euros for 11 days, 2200MB data (no voice).

I'll go with your suggestion.
Forum: Italy 28-06-2010, 21:02
Replies: 9
Views: 5,975
Posted By wisniak
Hi, Maybe I'm missing something here...

Hi,

Maybe I'm missing something here regarding data plans, but they seen VERY low (cheap) compared to France and the UK...

I have a prepaid SIM card for those countries, so that when I travel...
Forum: Europe 09-04-2010, 20:20
Replies: 4
Views: 2,355
Posted By wisniak
Thank you again.

Thank you again.
Forum: Europe 09-04-2010, 18:14
Replies: 4
Views: 2,355
Posted By wisniak
Thank you

I'll refer him to his local cell provider to check that.

[edit]
Hmmm..

His cell provider has roaming agreements with the following:
Hi3G Denmark - 3 DK
TDC A/S - TDC Mobil
Telenor A/S DK -...
Forum: Europe 09-04-2010, 16:36
Replies: 4
Views: 2,355
Posted By wisniak
Reception problems in Copenhage, Denmark?

Hi,

I have a friend who travels quite a bit to Copenhagen.

He frequently says that he has severe reception problems there - his phone does not have any reception, or very limited.

He usually...
Forum: Europe 10-09-2009, 04:42
Replies: 1
Views: 3,654
Posted By wisniak
Question Store locator page in the orange.fr web site?

I know this is a little bit off topic, but my French is rusty and I've been unable to locate that page.

I'll be visiting Provence at the end of this month, I'll try to find an Iphone 3GS there.
...
Forum: France 18-06-2009, 05:52
Replies: 254
Views: 177,786
Posted By wisniak
Well, I just got home from a week in Paris. ...

Well, I just got home from a week in Paris.

In the 2nd day there I found an Orange shop (seems that there're aren't that many around, at least not in the areas I visited), and I purchased a SIM...
Forum: France 25-05-2009, 06:48
Replies: 254
Views: 177,786
Posted By wisniak
Meko, can you update regarding direct HTML (Web)...

Meko, can you update regarding direct HTML (Web) browsing (ie not through the Orange portal), and regarding emailing costs and feasibility? (ie POP3, IMAP4, Gmail...)

Thanks.
Forum: France 16-05-2009, 21:17
Replies: 35
Views: 24,030
Posted By wisniak
Please explain, Stu.

Please explain, Stu.
Forum: France 16-05-2009, 10:12
Replies: 35
Views: 24,030
Posted By wisniak
Ok, Thanks.

Ok,
Thanks.
Forum: France 14-05-2009, 18:01
Replies: 35
Views: 24,030
Posted By wisniak
:eek: This is strange indeed! How then can I...

:eek:
This is strange indeed!
How then can I retrieve my emails?
I mean, in my case I can access the emails through OWA, but this is VERY cumbersome (I have GMAIL, POP3 and IMAP accounts).
For me...
Forum: France 14-05-2009, 10:14
Replies: 35
Views: 24,030
Posted By wisniak
I"m not quite clear on these options. Do you...

I"m not quite clear on these options.
Do you mean that the internet max option allows only browsing but not emails?
I apologize for all these questions, but again, my French is very rusty.
Forum: France 14-05-2009, 09:37
Replies: 35
Views: 24,030
Posted By wisniak
maccoy, so what are the available options (that...

maccoy, so what are the available options (that enable GPRS/3G-based browsing)?
Again, only PAYG.
Thank you.
Forum: France 13-05-2009, 10:29
Replies: 35
Views: 24,030
Posted By wisniak
Another question, please

I've been in contact with leclercmobile.fr, and they say their SIM card supports browsing via WAP.
"The offer E.LECLERCMOBILE allows you to connect in sites wap but not directly in web sites."
...
Forum: France 12-05-2009, 17:38
Replies: 35
Views: 24,030
Posted By wisniak
Thank you all for your help

I'll be in France for 1 week only, and I plan to use my PDA mostly for browsing/emails, so I need to find the cheapest deal around.

On the other hand, if there's the possibility of paying a couple...
Forum: France 12-05-2009, 11:19
Replies: 35
Views: 24,030
Posted By wisniak
Hi maccoy, Where can the SFR SIM cards be...

Hi maccoy,

Where can the SFR SIM cards be purchased? eg in the airport?

I'll be in France next month and I need a SIM which supports GPRS (DATA) for browsing, emails, etc.

And another...
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