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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-01-2016, 08:29
Replies: 7
Views: 5,539
Posted By wolfbln
As a matter of fact, prepaid users are considered...

As a matter of fact, prepaid users are considered 2nd class citizens in most parts of the world by the providers. But I personally agree with your 2nd posting much more than with your first.

I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-01-2016, 12:07
Replies: 7
Views: 5,539
Posted By wolfbln
I don't agree that the world is coming together...

I don't agree that the world is coming together and we'll get rid of roaming surcharges soon. What happens is that single carriers are taking the lead to have an edge over their competitor. But...
Forum: Europe 18-01-2016, 10:17
Replies: 44
Views: 28,256
Posted By wolfbln
Well, this Vodafone offer has arrived outside of...

Well, this Vodafone offer has arrived outside of the Ukraine now on eBay:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/New-3G-Vodafone-Ukraine-SIM-card-activated-and-ready-to-use-Ukrainian-/301830645893
...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 17-01-2016, 13:06
Replies: 8
Views: 11,101
Posted By wolfbln
Well you can get any old GSM phone you can hold...

Well you can get any old GSM phone you can hold of in the US, as long as it's "quad-band" and supports European frequencies on 900 and 1800 MHz.
Ask around amongst your friends (most likely those on...
Forum: Italy 16-01-2016, 14:14
Replies: 1
Views: 6,648
Posted By wolfbln
Hi Christi This question sounds a bit strange...

Hi Christi
This question sounds a bit strange for people from continental Europe. The first answer they'd give you is: 'In Italy of course.'

Now, I should know if you are unsure, where to buy a...
Forum: Americas 19-12-2015, 14:13
Replies: 7
Views: 18,041
Posted By wolfbln
It should be still pointed out that their "free...

It should be still pointed out that their "free roaming offer" does not apply to data use in the US or CAN.
This "advertisment message" can only be achieved by a simple trick:
on their regular...
Forum: Europe 17-12-2015, 22:17
Replies: 44
Views: 28,256
Posted By wolfbln
@ lover08 When you sell these SIM cards in or...

@ lover08
When you sell these SIM cards in or from Germany or the Ukraine, can you first of all confirm the roaming rate announced by Vodafone UA?
I would really like to have some user reports...
Forum: Europe 28-11-2015, 00:58
Replies: 44
Views: 28,256
Posted By wolfbln
Prepaid rates are not going down in most EU...

Prepaid rates are not going down in most EU markets right now, on contracts it's another story.
Many countries have gone from 4 to 3 networks, what does not enforce competiton.
Given the fact that...
Forum: Europe 27-11-2015, 18:05
Replies: 44
Views: 28,256
Posted By wolfbln
Is Vodafone UA serious about these roaming rates?

Hi from prepaid Data Wiki.

In the Ukraine MTS has recently adopted the "Vodafone" brand. This is done presumably to conceal its Russian origin, which is not so popular in many parts of the Ukraine...
Forum: Americas 10-11-2015, 21:24
Replies: 7
Views: 18,041
Posted By wolfbln
Hi. Sure Telcel had to react to the new AT&T...

Hi. Sure Telcel had to react to the new AT&T Unidos on the horizon. But these prices are a reply mostly to Movistar, which has not been mentioned so far.

In Central America Telcel/Claro is losing...
Forum: Germany 07-11-2015, 18:48
Replies: 5
Views: 8,775
Posted By wolfbln
I thought that I may update this thread as still...

I thought that I may update this thread as still people are reading it and the information given is now outdated and partly wrong.

LIDL changed networks and partners in October 2015.

Old LIDL...
Forum: Europe 25-08-2015, 20:39
Replies: 22
Views: 29,281
Posted By wolfbln
Hi Daniel. Here is a market survey. It should...

Hi Daniel.
Here is a market survey. It should be more or less up to date:
http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Bulgaria
For data only, it's sufficient to choose a data SIM card like Prima...
Forum: Europe 23-08-2015, 15:56
Replies: 35
Views: 39,413
Posted By wolfbln
Hi Erinc. Thanks for clearing some points. ...

Hi Erinc. Thanks for clearing some points.

I'm also totally happy with your offer on the prepaid WIKI site and this represents a fair presentation of your product from my point of view - no...
Forum: France 21-08-2015, 09:37
Replies: 15
Views: 19,722
Posted By wolfbln
I agree. But don't forget: most European visitors...

I agree. But don't forget: most European visitors have already SIM cards mostly at the EU regulated rate. An odd call for around €0.19/min + tax won't set you back.
Problem is that Orange actually...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-08-2015, 22:24
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By wolfbln
No, a new thread was opened for this occation...

No, a new thread was opened for this occation :eek:
http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9580
Forum: UK & Ireland 11-08-2015, 22:20
Replies: 0
Views: 5,231
Posted By wolfbln
Three UK price hike

The UK is going down from 5 network operators 5 years ago to only 3 possibly soon: Three UK wants to acquire O2 from Telefónica. This deal still depends on the approval of the competition...
Forum: Europe 08-08-2015, 12:38
Replies: 35
Views: 39,413
Posted By wolfbln
Well, we had a discussion about WiFi hotspot...

Well, we had a discussion about WiFi hotspot router rental agencies on the prepaid data WIKI, whether to include or exclude them from the listing.

Some users claimed that they are doing a...
Forum: Europe 07-08-2015, 17:02
Replies: 35
Views: 39,413
Posted By wolfbln
All day Wifi

I had a dispute with alldaywifi when they wanted to add their product to the prepaid SIM wiki. I had to edit it several times to get down to the facts and get rid of all advertisement bla-bla.
...
Forum: Italy 06-08-2015, 17:07
Replies: 1
Views: 5,981
Posted By wolfbln
And then they were three: Wind and 3 merge

The trend to only three networks operating in a major market in Europe goes on:
After Austria, Ireland and Germany, this is going to happen in Italy and possibly later in the UK (with O2/Three):...
Forum: France 05-08-2015, 19:02
Replies: 15
Views: 19,722
Posted By wolfbln
That's for sure. It does not contain voice or...

That's for sure. It does not contain voice or text: L’offre ne permet pas d’usages voix ni SMS/MMS That's clear.

But some people just want to use their phone rather as a modem for data....
Forum: France 05-08-2015, 11:36
Replies: 15
Views: 19,722
Posted By wolfbln
Thanks for your replies. That wco81 used it in...

Thanks for your replies.
That wco81 used it in an iPad mini which is a qualified tablet instead of an iPhone which is disqualified by Orange explains why it worked properly. And it shows how...
Forum: France 05-08-2015, 11:23
Replies: 15
Views: 19,722
Posted By wolfbln
Thanks for your replies. That wco81 used it in...

Thanks for your replies.
That wco81 used it in an iPad mini which is a "qualified" tablet instead of an iPhone which is disqualified by Orange explains why it worked properly. And it shows how...
Forum: France 04-08-2015, 23:55
Replies: 15
Views: 19,722
Posted By wolfbln
Hi. A question to the French connaisseurs from...

Hi. A question to the French connaisseurs from the prepaid data WIKI:

The Let's go data-only SIM has been rebranded by Orange and is now called Pochette Prêt Ã* surfer.

It's now on 4G too,...
Forum: Europe 29-07-2015, 17:18
Replies: 5
Views: 7,961
Posted By wolfbln
Yes. There is. SÃ*minn is the best network. 3G...

Yes. There is.
SÃ*minn is the best network. 3G coverage even in areas where nobody seems to be alive. Vodafone is close behind. Both are good if you want to go the ring road.
Nova is the 3rd...
Forum: Europe 15-07-2015, 16:59
Replies: 133
Views: 111,149
Posted By wolfbln
UPDATE: Good News Today the EU Parliament...

UPDATE: Good News

Today the EU Parliament approved the new roaming regulations which is not a big surprise as they wanted to get rid of the surcharges even earlier.

New details about the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-07-2015, 22:27
Replies: 3
Views: 4,477
Posted By wolfbln
It's not on all prepaid plans: Without Borders...

It's not on all prepaid plans:
Without Borders is only available to prepaid customers on the older Simple Choice plans, not the newer, less expensive and heavily promoted Simply Prepaid plans or the...
Forum: Europe 03-07-2015, 21:44
Replies: 133
Views: 111,149
Posted By wolfbln
Coming back to the main issue. We should be...

Coming back to the main issue. We should be aware, that we ALL, not only people in boarder areas, may win or lose because of the new policy depending on where we call to.

We still have to wait for...
Forum: Europe 03-07-2015, 10:20
Replies: 4
Views: 7,714
Posted By wolfbln
You are right. We'll see how long this will last....

You are right. We'll see how long this will last.
I'm not sure if it is a promotion or if they really want to build up a roaming network on their national MNVOs. If they do, it'll be an interesting...
Forum: Europe 03-07-2015, 09:24
Replies: 4
Views: 7,714
Posted By wolfbln
Hi Peter. The reference to Lycamobile is made...

Hi Peter.
The reference to Lycamobile is made not for their "no roaming fees offer" which is mostly a fake as they include only certain fees, e.g. no data.
Since a few weeks Lycamobile in Germany...
Forum: Europe 02-07-2015, 12:01
Replies: 133
Views: 111,149
Posted By wolfbln
@NFH I'm totally aware that incremental...

@NFH

I'm totally aware that incremental charges and bundles/allowances/packages are all domestic prices (on which these surcharges can be applied).

The wording: operators will be able to charge...
Forum: Europe 02-07-2015, 11:18
Replies: 133
Views: 111,149
Posted By wolfbln
Sure it does make a huge difference how domestic...

Sure it does make a huge difference how domestic prices and portfolio are structured because the EU gets rid of general price caps and introduces limited surcharges to the domestic tariffs for EU...
Forum: Europe 02-07-2015, 09:42
Replies: 133
Views: 111,149
Posted By wolfbln
@NFH You may be right in theory. But most...

@NFH
You may be right in theory. But most packages for "domestic" use that are offered in each EU country are valid within the own country only. Right now, there are very few "roaming" packages on...
Forum: Europe 01-07-2015, 19:26
Replies: 133
Views: 111,149
Posted By wolfbln
Hi dg7feq I've just realized the same, but...

Hi dg7feq

I've just realized the same, but it's really hard to believe.
Up to now, we had caps, that the EU imposed on roaming.
For data in 2014/5 it is 20ct per MB plus tax.

In the new...
Forum: Europe 01-07-2015, 10:28
Replies: 133
Views: 111,149
Posted By wolfbln
We have moved a giant step forward, but have not...

We have moved a giant step forward, but have not reached the goal yet.

1.) New roaming caps from May 2016
2ct per SMS and 5 ct per MB data (plus taxes). For data at least it's a huge...
Forum: Germany 21-06-2015, 23:26
Replies: 5
Views: 6,973
Posted By wolfbln
You are right. Some have this option, but not...

You are right. Some have this option, but not Fonic.

You can get a 5 € top-up voucher at Lidl to refill
Or you can add 0.13 € by bank transfer, if you are willing to wait....
Forum: Spain & Portugal 16-06-2015, 16:14
Replies: 24
Views: 25,312
Posted By wolfbln
I perfectly unterstand what you want. All I say...

I perfectly unterstand what you want. All I say is, that Yoigo and Vodafone representatives (these two companies you named) either were misinformed or lied to you and you posted it as a fact, which...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 15-06-2015, 14:11
Replies: 24
Views: 25,312
Posted By wolfbln
I agree with your Spanish: data or volume does...

I agree with your Spanish: data or volume does NOT roll over on Yoigo. I haven't noticed the word "NO".

Sorry, but I can't agree with your English. You specifically asked for a refill of your...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 13-06-2015, 16:37
Replies: 24
Views: 25,312
Posted By wolfbln
I hate to tell you, not even your Spanish wife is...

I hate to tell you, not even your Spanish wife is immune to Spanish "customer service".

This is what Yoigo has to say about their prepaid plans:
"Superados los MB a alta velocidad, ésta se...
Forum: Germany 12-06-2015, 22:42
Replies: 1
Views: 10,241
Posted By wolfbln
Lycamobile's new data roaming packs

Actually, Lycamobile doesn't have a good reputation here. The last "free roaming" offer was just a fake. They redefined roaming as "calling home".

But now Lycamobile has launched data roaming...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 12-06-2015, 22:16
Replies: 24
Views: 25,312
Posted By wolfbln
Well, they have made a relaunch now with new...

Well, they have made a relaunch now with new colors (actually b&w) and the first 4G/LTE on a MVNO on prepaid in Spain. The only other so far is Vodafone.

.Tuenti as they want to be called now is...
Forum: Europe 05-06-2015, 23:15
Replies: 5
Views: 7,207
Posted By wolfbln
a market survey of prepaid SIM cards for data in...

a market survey of prepaid SIM cards for data in Denmark, you find here:

http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Denmark

As you need voice mainly only for incoming, there is not much...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-05-2015, 16:24
Replies: 1
Views: 2,592
Posted By wolfbln
Unlimited interntl. data roaming?

I have to say at first, that I especially dislike Phillipino network operators :chair: Both major providers Globe and Smart put a lot into advertising and have a real bad network. When I was there I...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 02-05-2015, 22:22
Replies: 51
Views: 37,050
Posted By wolfbln
All I want to stress is that with HOT Mobile like...

All I want to stress is that with HOT Mobile like on GOLAN, you'll be on a recurring contract (which is prepaid and can be terminated at any time), not a regular prepaid or PAYG SIM as it is known in...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 02-05-2015, 18:18
Replies: 51
Views: 37,050
Posted By wolfbln
From the Data WIKI: Hot Mobile has only...

From the Data WIKI:

Hot Mobile has only pre/postpaid contracts like Golan which they call "programs". They demand an Israeli ID number. If you don't have one, you can think of one online. They...
Forum: Italy 02-05-2015, 18:04
Replies: 3
Views: 17,818
Posted By wolfbln
May I invite the honourable gentleman or lady to...

May I invite the honourable gentleman or lady to use Vodafone's store locator :)

In Italian it is called "Trova Negozio" and shows all Italian Vodafone stores at http://trovanegozio.vodafone.it/...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 23-04-2015, 23:35
Replies: 5
Views: 9,208
Posted By wolfbln
Orange CH is going to be Salt.

No joke.
Orange Suisse was sold from French Telecom. The new owner seems not willing to pay for their brand name and wants to get rid of it and he found:
SALT. New logo lacks colours and is pure...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-04-2015, 14:52
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By wolfbln
As you come from UK, why don't you simply take a...

As you come from UK, why don't you simply take a Three UK Sim card for the US? It roams on BOTH T-Mob and AT&T. I could verify this in 2014. Speed is up to 3G only. The US is a so-called feel at home...
Forum: France 17-04-2015, 20:10
Replies: 14
Views: 12,993
Posted By wolfbln
Smile @ TUX: Slowly we get info about the Free offer. ...

@ TUX: Slowly we get info about the Free offer.
After Joe Mobile is gone many users may look for another choice:

Now, we know, that you can buy their card at their vending machine with foreign...
Forum: France 16-04-2015, 16:54
Replies: 14
Views: 12,993
Posted By wolfbln
At least you can forget about Bouygues because it...

At least you can forget about Bouygues because it has been confirmed now, that you can't top up their prepaid card in 2€ steps without a French credit card. The bigger recharges like 10€ you can do,...
Forum: Europe 13-04-2015, 16:25
Replies: 9
Views: 17,325
Posted By wolfbln
There seems to be a misunderstanding of the word...

There seems to be a misunderstanding of the word "unlimited".

The industry uses it as a buzzword, but it is mostly a fake. Only very few countries actually still have real unlimited data rates on...
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