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Forum: Italy 03-02-2013, 18:17
Replies: 4
Views: 4,874
Posted By VladS
It took about thirty hours to get a Vodafone SIM...

It took about thirty hours to get a Vodafone SIM purchased at FCO back in 2011 to come online.

If I were you I would go for the Europa SIM. Aside from the great EU daily data rate (EUR2/100MB),...
Forum: Italy 02-02-2013, 17:49
Replies: 12
Views: 5,381
Posted By VladS
It's worth noting that Italian operators started...

It's worth noting that Italian operators started refarming their GSM900 spectrum to UMTS900. You may want to get a UMTS 900/2100MHz capable modem and a dual band antenna.
Forum: France 19-01-2013, 18:11
Replies: 6
Views: 4,337
Posted By VladS
Yep Skype: Skype protocol - Wikipedia, the...

Yep

Skype: Skype protocol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skype_protocol)

SIP: Session Initiation Protocol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...
Forum: France 19-01-2013, 15:36
Replies: 198
Views: 103,188
Posted By VladS
It's the same chap I got mine from. As for...

It's the same chap I got mine from.

As for the top-up, you can use a Bouygues top-up voucher. To top up call 630 from France or +33-981-660-630 from elsewhere.
Forum: France 19-01-2013, 14:17
Replies: 6
Views: 4,337
Posted By VladS
I can only speak for Bouygues B&You. 1. Skype...

I can only speak for Bouygues B&You.
1. Skype worked fine.
2. SIP and PPTP were blocked.
3. OpenVPN over TCP/443 worked great.
Forum: France 06-01-2013, 20:27
Replies: 22
Views: 11,264
Posted By VladS
Not for the 72 hour unlimited voucher. You can...

Not for the 72 hour unlimited voucher. You can buy other denominations, but the costs are much higher.

The card is EUR9.90 including VAT.
Forum: France 06-01-2013, 10:21
Replies: 22
Views: 11,264
Posted By VladS
An update on the SFR data SIM. The new SIM...

An update on the SFR data SIM.

The new SIM cards come with a 15day 200MB data pack preactivated and a top-up voucher for 72 hour unlimited access. The voucher can only be loaded by calling a 0811...
Forum: France 03-01-2013, 22:06
Replies: 198
Views: 103,188
Posted By VladS
My first experience with my b&you card wasn't...

My first experience with my b&you card wasn't stellar. I was in transit through Paris late last year and tried to use it to make a few local calls and check email. Even though my devices connected to...
Forum: France 23-12-2012, 19:53
Replies: 198
Views: 103,188
Posted By VladS
Transcash VISA has an FR BIN: 4577 37 Carte...

Transcash VISA has an FR BIN: 4577 37

Carte bancaire prépayée rechargeable TRANSCASH VISA® (http://www.trans-cash.fr/)
Forum: France 08-12-2012, 20:17
Replies: 19
Views: 9,367
Posted By VladS
How did you get them to send the cards to the UK?

How did you get them to send the cards to the UK?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-12-2012, 00:20
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By VladS
If the Piranha callback STK is the same as the...

If the Piranha callback STK is the same as the one in the Telna SIMs, I can provide two Samsung models that don't handle it well: C414 and Nexus S.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-12-2012, 12:53
Replies: 102
Views: 41,469
Posted By VladS
Camel's Tehnical Support Manager confirmed they...

Camel's Tehnical Support Manager confirmed they do not support a PSTN bypass over SIP 'receiver pays' model.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-12-2012, 18:20
Replies: 102
Views: 41,469
Posted By VladS
I did check CamelMobile out out, in face I just...

I did check CamelMobile out out, in face I just got off the phone with their customer service. While they have a SIP client, you can't directly route calls to their switch over IP so a user is stuck...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-12-2012, 17:58
Replies: 102
Views: 41,469
Posted By VladS
I don't look at Travelsim products as being...

I don't look at Travelsim products as being targeted strictly to the euro traveler. There are plenty of high cost destinations such as Chile and Argentina currently 'free' on both xxsim, Travelsim...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-12-2012, 17:22
Replies: 102
Views: 41,469
Posted By VladS
That's an approach, however I'm looking for...

That's an approach, however I'm looking for something a bit more reliable and with proper CID delivery (Betamax retail and wholesale clones are the worst when it comes to CID delivery, even on...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-12-2012, 13:30
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By VladS
The UK numbering range used by Piranha is...

The UK numbering range used by Piranha is assigned to Telecom North America (Telna). Does anyone know what the relationship is between Piranha and Telna?

Do they share the same platform and do...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-12-2012, 13:25
Replies: 102
Views: 41,469
Posted By VladS
Do either +372 operators offer VoIP integration?

Do either +372 operators offer VoIP integration?
Forum: Germany 26-11-2012, 12:16
Replies: 106
Views: 57,283
Posted By VladS
There is a Saturn store 10 minutes walk from...

There is a Saturn store 10 minutes walk from Munich Hbf, at Neuhauser Straße 39.
Forum: Germany 22-11-2012, 17:48
Replies: 12
Views: 7,725
Posted By VladS
As far as North American LTE implementations I...

As far as North American LTE implementations I can speak for the Canadian side, where we have active LTE networks on Band 4 (AWS - 1700/2100) and Band 7 (2600). Band 7 seems to be shared with some...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 19-11-2012, 13:00
Replies: 10
Views: 11,968
Posted By VladS
Can't speak for the Solden area in particular,...

Can't speak for the Solden area in particular, but native Drei coverage in the Tirol ski resorts is not the best.

Of all the Austrian operators I've tried in the area, A1 has the best 2G/3G...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-11-2012, 00:09
Replies: 1
Views: 3,189
Posted By VladS
Interesting plans... A PDF with basic T&Cs...

Interesting plans...

A PDF with basic T&Cs and prices can be found here: http://e-gain.s3.amazonaws.com/external/content/Ts%20and%20Cs/EE_PAYM_Roaming_2012%20v1.pdf

A list of countries...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-11-2012, 20:00
Replies: 21
Views: 11,933
Posted By VladS
Your link shows Vodafone Passport Mobile Internet...

Your link shows Vodafone Passport Mobile Internet @ EUR2.5/50MB.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-11-2012, 16:20
Replies: 21
Views: 11,933
Posted By VladS
What are the grandfathering rules for Italian...

What are the grandfathering rules for Italian operators, Vodafone in particular, when it comes to expired options?

We know Vodafone no longer offers the EUR2/100MB roaming option; are they likely...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 15-11-2012, 17:00
Replies: 6
Views: 9,381
Posted By VladS
yesss! EUR10 top-ups

Are yesss! EUR10 top-ups available online?

All I could find is EUR20 ones on yesss.at and online-aufladen.at.

Thanks!
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-11-2012, 16:47
Replies: 7
Views: 3,319
Posted By VladS
Hmmm... Unlimited US service for $19/month... It...

Hmmm... Unlimited US service for $19/month... It really makes me wonder if their "Voyager Mobile Nationwide Network" is not WiFi based.
Forum: France 30-10-2012, 07:50
Replies: 198
Views: 103,188
Posted By VladS
Update on my eBay purchase. I got the SIM card in...

Update on my eBay purchase. I got the SIM card in the mail all activated and registered in my name. The portal account was already setup with the email address I provided - all I had to do is change...
Forum: France 23-10-2012, 22:05
Replies: 22
Views: 11,264
Posted By VladS
No hassle whatsoever. I went into the store, got...

No hassle whatsoever. I went into the store, got a ticket from the machine, had to wait no more than ten minutes before an agent became available.

Can't say for sure if there's a delay in...
Forum: France 23-10-2012, 20:59
Replies: 22
Views: 11,264
Posted By VladS
Another update from France - the kit is available...

Another update from France - the kit is available at local SFR stores as well for EUR9.95 - I got a "KIT PRET A SURFER Apple iPad", put the SIM card into a Huawei wifi puck and got three full days of...
Forum: France 13-10-2012, 21:09
Replies: 198
Views: 103,188
Posted By VladS
There are a few B&YOU SIM cards for sale on eBay...

There are a few B&YOU SIM cards for sale on eBay for €14.95 with free shipping to Europe and North America. I just ordered one...

Here's the listing: eBay | B&YOU Sim Card with 15 min calling...
Forum: France 12-10-2012, 13:09
Replies: 198
Views: 103,188
Posted By VladS
I'm in for two please!

I'm in for two please!
Forum: Americas 10-07-2012, 04:00
Replies: 6
Views: 4,787
Posted By VladS
I'm in no way a Wind fan, but to their credit,...

I'm in no way a Wind fan, but to their credit, the European roaming package worked very well for us.

I called and added the option the day they announced it and went to get my SIMs replaced a few...
Forum: Americas 11-05-2012, 19:09
Replies: 11
Views: 15,232
Posted By VladS
kolbi Internet Prepago semana (7 days) is capped...

kolbi Internet Prepago semana (7 days) is capped at 512kbps. Get the quince (15 days) option and the speed goes up to 1024kbps. The 15 day option costs ~ $9.
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 16-03-2012, 05:35
Replies: 26
Views: 15,946
Posted By VladS
Not at the post office, or at least not last...

Not at the post office, or at least not last December.



Yes
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 15-03-2012, 20:11
Replies: 26
Views: 15,946
Posted By VladS
I agree... Most bob dealers don't have a clue. In...

I agree... Most bob dealers don't have a clue. In fact there's only one bob voice card - the vertrag one. Once you recharge it, it becomes a wertkarte, otherwise you have to provide your banking info...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 15-03-2012, 15:38
Replies: 26
Views: 15,946
Posted By VladS
It's the voice SIM, not the data one.

It's the voice SIM, not the data one.
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 14-03-2012, 18:20
Replies: 26
Views: 15,946
Posted By VladS
@9eor9 As a matter of fact you can. The...

@9eor9

As a matter of fact you can. The prepaid bob SIM (bob wertkarte) has a new 1GB/month option for EUR4. Here's the link: main_contentpage login (http://www.bob.at/bobdatenpaketwertkarte)
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 13-03-2012, 17:55
Replies: 26
Views: 15,946
Posted By VladS
I have to agree with Bylo. A1 has by far better...

I have to agree with Bylo. A1 has by far better coverage than Orange/yesss!

There's also a lower cost voice and data solution for A1: bob. Voice calls are EUR0.068/minute while 1GB of data is EUR4.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-02-2012, 15:31
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By VladS
Telna significantly lowered their rates for...

Telna significantly lowered their rates for Canada to $0.15 for incoming calls and a bit under $0.20 for calls to the US and Canada. This sure beats most of the other Canadian prepaid cards.
...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 11-11-2011, 17:51
Replies: 8
Views: 7,410
Posted By VladS
Bob also added true prepaid data: 1GB of data for...

Bob also added true prepaid data: 1GB of data for EUR4.

main_contentpage login (http://www.bob.at/bobdatenpaketwertkarte)
Forum: Germany 15-05-2011, 23:34
Replies: 85
Views: 56,980
Posted By VladS
I'm not sure if this was discussed already, but I...

I'm not sure if this was discussed already, but I just noticed that AldiTalk lowered the data roaming rate in the EU to €0.49 charged in 10kb increments. Not bad for occasional use...
Forum: Americas 28-03-2011, 02:45
Replies: 9
Views: 6,904
Posted By VladS
Rogers/Fido, Bell and Telus operate their UMTS...

Rogers/Fido, Bell and Telus operate their UMTS networks on the II an V bands and both bands are supported by any UMTS based iPhone (3G, 3GS and 4).

Telus has a 250MB + unlimited national SMS for...
Forum: Europe 20-07-2010, 12:03
Replies: 11
Views: 19,611
Posted By VladS
For data service you need to get the "Cartela...

For data service you need to get the "Cartela Internet" SIM card. Most Vodafone Corporate stores will give it to you for free as long as you top it up at the time of purchase. Some stores may ask you...
Forum: Americas 15-05-2010, 15:32
Replies: 5
Views: 5,743
Posted By VladS
Staff at the Telcel store in Centro Maya (a mall...

Staff at the Telcel store in Centro Maya (a mall in the southern part of town, off the ) in Playa del Carmen speak pretty good english. Buy an Amigo SIM, top-up credit (recarga) and activate the 15...
Forum: Germany 11-05-2010, 22:12
Replies: 16
Views: 12,365
Posted By VladS
I never experienced that with Fonic. The money...

I never experienced that with Fonic. The money made it to my account right after I entered the top-up code(s).
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-05-2010, 22:10
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By VladS
Another week passed and still no email from...

Another week passed and still no email from Paytoo/Yackie...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-05-2010, 17:10
Replies: 9
Views: 10,529
Posted By VladS
Can you provide a couple sample rates using both...

Can you provide a couple sample rates using both pricing models (ie monthly fee plus data at cost vs no monthly fee + data + markup).
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-05-2010, 17:08
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By VladS
I suspect it's a phone issue. At least North...

I suspect it's a phone issue. At least North American build Nokia 1100 and 1208s can't handle STK properly. They're having issues with eKit and the old Celtrek SIMs as well.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-05-2010, 17:02
Replies: 127
Views: 55,115
Posted By VladS
I have a strong feeling Paytoo is nothing but a...

I have a strong feeling Paytoo is nothing but a rebranded Yackie, with the same mediocre customer service as before.

I called their US based customer service and have been told that my replacement...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 03-05-2010, 21:24
Replies: 8
Views: 12,127
Posted By VladS
I have my FreePBX callback direct me to an IVR...

I have my FreePBX callback direct me to an IVR where I have speed dials setup as extensions. I also have a DISA extension setup for other numbers.

The whole setup works in conjunction with either...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 30-04-2010, 20:36
Replies: 6
Views: 5,249
Posted By VladS
Use this link to install it. ...

Use this link to install it.

http://gsm.voipbuster.com/download/voipclient.jar

You will get a warning, but the install will proceed.
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