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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-03-2011, 14:57
Replies: 8
Views: 11,026
Posted By powerlifter
Cat, Why don't you look into a call forward...

Cat, Why don't you look into a call forward service such as Kall8? You get a toll free number to forward to any number in the world. I have used it in Dubai, Afghanistan, All of the old Soviet Block...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-03-2011, 14:35
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By powerlifter
I have an E-71 unlocked phone I use T-Mobile, and...

I have an E-71 unlocked phone I use T-Mobile, and I have Skype on the phone. I had no problem with downloading from the Skype website. I wonder if it is locked to T-mobile. How would the website...
Forum: Europe 06-05-2010, 14:07
Replies: 23
Views: 13,242
Posted By powerlifter
Have you looked at Low-cost Europe cell phones...

Have you looked at Low-cost Europe cell phones and European SIM cards (http://www.callineurope.com) they have a data system to work in all three countries. Look at the T&C I think there is a $60.00 a...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-03-2010, 20:24
Replies: 81
Views: 49,969
Posted By powerlifter
Quote 1. The cost varies based on how long you...

Quote 1. The cost varies based on how long you subscribe to the personal second number ($1.67-$4.99/mo for local U.S. or toll free U.S./Canada; $4.99-$8.99 for local Canada). There are a number of...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-03-2010, 15:09
Replies: 81
Views: 49,969
Posted By powerlifter
Yes I do. only .6cents for Russia I think it is...

Yes I do. only .6cents for Russia I think it is .13 cents.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-03-2010, 14:19
Replies: 81
Views: 49,969
Posted By powerlifter
Several years ago I used a International roaming...

Several years ago I used a International roaming card. It was a Hop card. It went bankrupt and I lost over $100.00 of credit. Lesson learned. Now I use a local sim card. When I saw the .35 cents for...
Forum: Italy 11-03-2010, 19:25
Replies: 12
Views: 9,831
Posted By powerlifter
But having used a Nokia E71 until recently and...

But having used a Nokia E71 until recently and also having toyed with BBs, I would never swap it for a BB, as Nokia's push eMail service is free of charge, not tied to an operator and there's much...
Forum: Italy 11-03-2010, 15:00
Replies: 12
Views: 9,831
Posted By powerlifter
I am amazed at what you are saying. If I buy an...

I am amazed at what you are saying. If I buy an unlocked BB, and put my t-mobile sim card in for the US which requires a BB account. When I go to the UAE or UK I cannot use my sims for those...
Forum: France 26-02-2010, 14:01
Replies: 24
Views: 15,913
Posted By powerlifter
Have you looked at Low-cost Europe cell phones...

Have you looked at Low-cost Europe cell phones and European SIM cards (http://www.callineurope.com) they have a data plan for France. I have never used them as I think they are to expensive. Make...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 11-02-2010, 16:47
Replies: 9
Views: 5,716
Posted By powerlifter
Snow

Well here in the DC area we have 81inches of snow just this week. Yes 81. I just finished getting my car out of the snow. The roads are so bad they are telli9ng everyone to stay home. All the schools...
Forum: Europe 29-09-2009, 13:26
Replies: 72
Views: 109,909
Posted By powerlifter
Joe, Have you thought about Skype. You can...

Joe,

Have you thought about Skype. You can call through your computer, and for very little cost.
You can get a subscription for a few dollars a month, or you can buy credit. It is very cheap....
Forum: Mobile Phones 29-06-2009, 17:02
Replies: 4
Views: 3,807
Posted By powerlifter
Take a look at www.importgsm.com. I have used...

Take a look at www.importgsm.com. I have used them in the past, and the phones come with a one year warranty. They have any gsm unlocked phone you want including the Iphone. Of course no business...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-06-2009, 21:26
Replies: 15
Views: 4,536
Posted By powerlifter
Did you think about skype? If you are have a...

Did you think about skype? If you are have a computer or go to an internet cafe you can talk to the parents for very little money. You can get a subscription, and get something like 10,000 minutes a...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-04-2009, 14:36
Replies: 137
Views: 55,470
Posted By powerlifter
At Heathrow there is a Vodaphone store in...

At Heathrow there is a Vodaphone store in terminal one. If you are flying any of the American
airlines you will not arrive at terminal one. You will have to go to your departing terminal. I think...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-03-2009, 13:23
Replies: 4
Views: 2,420
Posted By powerlifter
Seems like $60.00 a year is charged if used are...

Seems like $60.00 a year is charged if used are not. It is kind of high price to pay.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 25-12-2008, 14:31
Replies: 7
Views: 10,934
Posted By powerlifter
Happy Holidays to all, and may you all have a...

Happy Holidays to all, and may you all have a great year.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-08-2008, 19:05
Replies: 9
Views: 11,505
Posted By powerlifter
Looking at the rate calculator from Belgium to...

Looking at the rate calculator from Belgium to France was .89 each way. Where is the free incoming. Just a thought.
Forum: Italy 15-07-2008, 12:00
Replies: 6
Views: 2,741
Posted By powerlifter
Not free in the US. You have to buy a bundle or...

Not free in the US. You have to buy a bundle or .10 a msg.
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 13-07-2008, 19:04
Replies: 5
Views: 3,946
Posted By powerlifter
If I was going to be in Kazakhstan for two months...

If I was going to be in Kazakhstan for two months I would get a local sim card. I have used Kcell. Beeline was not an operator when I was there. You will meet people that you will need to call or...
Forum: UK & Ireland 30-04-2008, 11:45
Replies: 14
Views: 7,033
Posted By powerlifter
Cash is good.

Cash is good.
Forum: UK & Ireland 30-04-2008, 01:03
Replies: 14
Views: 7,033
Posted By powerlifter
As I remember Vodaphone to activate a SMS from...

As I remember Vodaphone to activate a SMS from Vodaphone had to be sent to the phone.
You have to be in the UK to have the SMS sent. It will not come to you here in the states.
That card you got...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 19-04-2008, 22:18
Replies: 13
Views: 7,967
Posted By powerlifter
They came from telestial when I bought my Hop...

They came from telestial when I bought my Hop card. They hold four sim cards I think.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 19-04-2008, 14:13
Replies: 13
Views: 7,967
Posted By powerlifter
I have a credit card size sim card holder that...

I have a credit card size sim card holder that holds 4 sim cards. I store these in a tin can that held breath mints. As far as the sim balance goes I never have enough on the sim card to worry...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-02-2008, 22:53
Replies: 23
Views: 8,528
Posted By powerlifter
I talked to my source at hop. He states that you...

I talked to my source at hop. He states that you can use the phone to call out until April. He did not give a date, but that is better than the end of Feb. like it was planed. It looks like I will...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-02-2008, 00:56
Replies: 23
Views: 8,528
Posted By powerlifter
Here I thought with all the trouble with the Manx...

Here I thought with all the trouble with the Manx sim that Hop would stand alone. Still working
for as long as we needed it. I was wrong it is a pity as it did as Stu pointed out that it had the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-02-2008, 14:04
Replies: 23
Views: 8,528
Posted By powerlifter
You are correct it is no longer possible to top...

You are correct it is no longer possible to top off your sim card. Please use your balance, and be done with it.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-02-2008, 23:07
Replies: 9
Views: 3,765
Posted By powerlifter
'm also planning on using grandcentral.com to...

'm also planning on using grandcentral.com to forward all calls to my US grandcentral.com number to whichever number I happen to be using. They currently only forward to numbers in the US, but they...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-02-2008, 15:40
Replies: 23
Views: 8,528
Posted By powerlifter
What got me started on this was I toped off my...

What got me started on this was I toped off my card because my 12 months was coming due.
I toped it off put in in my phone, and the sim would not register. After much talking with CS they have...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-01-2008, 18:38
Replies: 23
Views: 8,528
Posted By powerlifter
Hop to go away

I have been told by hop that they plan to limit service after Feb 28th of this year. I would suggest you use all the balance that you have during any future trip because service it appears might be...
Forum: Mobile Phones 24-12-2007, 17:48
Replies: 25
Views: 12,574
Posted By powerlifter
There is also CDMA in Kyrgyzstan. I found that by...

There is also CDMA in Kyrgyzstan. I found that by turning on my verizion cell phone, and it started roaming. I hate to think what a call would cost to the US.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 23-12-2007, 19:13
Replies: 7
Views: 2,759
Posted By powerlifter
Smile Happy Holidays

I would like to take this time to wish all the friends and family here a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-12-2007, 00:54
Replies: 11
Views: 7,335
Posted By powerlifter
I have been to Moldova many times. I know of no...

I have been to Moldova many times. I know of no international that works in Moldova. I have never heard of any CDMA carrier there. I know that Hop does work there. That is why I have a local sim...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 16-11-2007, 11:39
Replies: 14
Views: 6,432
Posted By powerlifter
It is by invitation. I read on another forum that...

It is by invitation. I read on another forum that it was closed to new members. Don't know first hand just what I read.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-10-2007, 20:06
Replies: 130
Views: 44,394
Posted By powerlifter
Fool me once shame on you. Fool me twice shame on...

Fool me once shame on you. Fool me twice shame on me.
Forum: Mobile Phones 28-06-2007, 11:35
Replies: 10
Views: 5,912
Posted By powerlifter
Thumbs down I Phone

I also understand that the sim card can not be removed. This makes the phone useless if you want to go to Europe. I also understand that the battery has to be recharged. There is no replacement...
Forum: Europe 22-04-2007, 23:12
Replies: 43
Views: 19,938
Posted By powerlifter
With Vodaphone I send a SMS every 90 days and...

With Vodaphone I send a SMS every 90 days and keeps the sim active,
Forum: Europe 16-04-2007, 00:27
Replies: 7
Views: 3,090
Posted By powerlifter
Well if you have a T-mobile USA post pay plan,...

Well if you have a T-mobile USA post pay plan, SMS is going up to $0.15/SMS. I bet they do the same for pre-pay. It is an effort to buy those stupid bundles of texts that they have.
Forum: Europe 18-03-2007, 22:33
Replies: 43
Views: 19,938
Posted By powerlifter
I have a vodaphone sim card. I have the passport...

I have a vodaphone sim card. I have the passport option on the card. You can wait and buy in the UK, sometimes it is free. You can call CS and give them your U S credit card number, but you must...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 19-02-2007, 15:14
Replies: 8
Views: 4,953
Posted By powerlifter
poison

A lady walked into a pharmacy and told the
pharmacist that she needed some cyanide.

The pharmacist said, "Why in the world do you need
cyanide?"

The lady then explained she needed it to...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 17-01-2007, 01:12
Replies: 12
Views: 8,115
Posted By powerlifter
It works good from the states. A job well done.

It works good from the states. A job well done.
Forum: Americas 07-01-2007, 18:52
Replies: 8
Views: 6,638
Posted By powerlifter
1. If you want that coverage that CTI Movil...

1. If you want that coverage that CTI Movil provides you have to buy that sim card.

2. It depends on the carrier. In the UK and most if not all the EU countries have voicemail in some of the...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 01-01-2007, 20:07
Replies: 4
Views: 3,241
Posted By powerlifter
Happy new year to all.

Happy new year to all.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 26-12-2006, 15:07
Replies: 6
Views: 4,157
Posted By powerlifter
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from a wet ...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from a wet Washington, DC.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 24-12-2006, 14:56
Replies: 45
Views: 22,158
Posted By powerlifter
Yes you can get a visa at the Dushanabe airport...

Yes you can get a visa at the Dushanabe airport for I think $65.00.

If one wants to leave Turkmenistan they have to get permission from Turkmanbassay. He is the only one who will give permission...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 31-10-2006, 14:29
Replies: 9
Views: 4,192
Posted By powerlifter
Lucky you. I love Malta. What a great place to...

Lucky you. I love Malta. What a great place to be. Wish I was going with you. Have a beer for me. :beer: Have a great trip.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-10-2006, 22:02
Replies: 5
Views: 2,531
Posted By powerlifter
Did you forget where they are located, in...

Did you forget where they are located, in Lebonon. If you need a recharge, www.intouchusa.com/ 800 872 7626. My time ran out and I had to recharge last week. It took all of five minutes. I think...
Forum: Europe 22-10-2006, 14:28
Replies: 27
Views: 6,492
Posted By powerlifter
I have a Vodaphone UK card. It is now every 90...

I have a Vodaphone UK card. It is now every 90 days you have to have activity. Sending a SMS will do the trick. You have to have a UK address to use in the address area. At least I had to be in the...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 19-10-2006, 12:19
Replies: 15
Views: 7,525
Posted By powerlifter
Happy Birthday. May you have many more. :D Here...

Happy Birthday. May you have many more. :D Here is a beer for you. :beer:
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-10-2006, 15:11
Replies: 14
Views: 4,395
Posted By powerlifter
Let me ask a question here. Is your friend using...

Let me ask a question here. Is your friend using a UM sim card or a local or God forbid a Cingular sim card? Does UM even work in Tawain? You can do a manual search of the bands and put it on 900...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 03-10-2006, 01:20
Replies: 9
Views: 4,817
Posted By powerlifter
Congratulations on doing a fine job. May your...

Congratulations on doing a fine job. May your nights on holiday be filled with beer and pretty women. :D Have a great time. :beer:
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