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Forum: Americas 23-03-2013, 17:24
Replies: 27
Views: 38,844
Posted By DRNewcomb
I don't understand or agree with this practice...

I don't understand or agree with this practice either but in the defense of the carriers I'll just say that most American customers have either unlimited domestic texting or a huge text bucket.
Forum: Americas 23-03-2013, 17:22
Replies: 27
Views: 38,844
Posted By DRNewcomb
I signed up for one of their Free SIMs and a...

I signed up for one of their Free SIMs and a short time later received repeated calls from "1.123.456.7890", which I did not answer because of the bogus caller ID. I'm curious if anyone else got...
Forum: Americas 23-03-2013, 02:38
Replies: 27
Views: 38,844
Posted By DRNewcomb
I'm sorry but that Free Incoming Calls while...

I'm sorry but that Free Incoming Calls while roaming is too good to be true or to last. This will break down as soon as people (like me) who know how to turn free incoming into free outgoing get...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-03-2013, 05:08
Replies: 8
Views: 3,010
Posted By DRNewcomb
Well, maybe less than $50/year. (Some of us are...

Well, maybe less than $50/year. (Some of us are cheaper than others.)
Yeah, that's what I mean by "cheap."
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-03-2013, 12:15
Replies: 8
Views: 3,010
Posted By DRNewcomb
I've wondered if there was an ATT prepaid or MVNO...

I've wondered if there was an ATT prepaid or MVNO that was cheap to keep. Not so much for data but rather as a "plan B" for areas where T-Mobile does not have service.
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 28-02-2013, 16:36
Replies: 18
Views: 14,431
Posted By DRNewcomb
I watched a documentary by an independent...

I watched a documentary by an independent journalist who went to DPRK as a tourist. I have no desire to go there, ever. Seoul is more than close enough for me.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-02-2013, 16:01
Replies: 18
Views: 6,051
Posted By DRNewcomb
Long ago I read somewhere that a SIM had a limit...

Long ago I read somewhere that a SIM had a limit on the number of power cycles due to some internal counter. It seemed like such a very large number that you could turn the phone off and on every day...
Forum: Germany 24-01-2013, 19:55
Replies: 12
Views: 6,925
Posted By DRNewcomb
For some reason many people find UMTS frequency...

For some reason many people find UMTS frequency bands (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMTS_frequency_bands) very confusing. Cellular phones don't work on one specific frequency (e.g. 1,800,000,000.00...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-01-2013, 14:31
Replies: 18
Views: 6,051
Posted By DRNewcomb
I followed this advice whenever possible. At one...

I followed this advice whenever possible. At one time I had two Nokia 21XX phones, one 1900 MHz for the US and one 900 MHz for everywhere else. They were too big to carry more than one. After phones...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-01-2013, 19:50
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By DRNewcomb
n.b. There are really no "GSM licenses", just RF...

n.b. There are really no "GSM licenses", just RF licenses. Verizon got into the GSM business when the bought Western Wireless (or when they bought Alltel, who had bought Western Wireless) a GSM-850...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-01-2013, 19:45
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By DRNewcomb
Built to be sold, a rich man's toy, built for...

Built to be sold, a rich man's toy, built for roaming revenue in areas not covered by major companies. In the case of Telna, it appears to be primarily to claim "GSM carrier" status for their...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-12-2012, 14:37
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By DRNewcomb
Maybe the thread should have been retitled,...

Maybe the thread should have been retitled, "Comparison of Tru and Piranha".
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-12-2012, 06:56
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By DRNewcomb
The FCC licensee database shows three PCS (1900...

The FCC licensee database shows three PCS (1900 MHz) licenses for Telecom North America: St. Louis, MO; Flagstaff & Prescott, AZ. They appear to lease spectrum from Commnet in MO and to them in AZ.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 20-12-2012, 08:01
Replies: 2
Views: 9,845
Posted By DRNewcomb
I knew a Polish guy who had served with the UN on...

I knew a Polish guy who had served with the UN on the Syria-Israel-Lebanon border. He told me about his getting dental treatment in Syria and explained that many Europeans would travel to Syria to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-12-2012, 13:28
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By DRNewcomb
I remember that Celtrek also charged for...

I remember that Celtrek also charged for unanswered callback calls. It does not seem unreasonable to me because the company gets charged for the time you are waiting for the other party to answer....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-12-2012, 13:49
Replies: 102
Views: 41,469
Posted By DRNewcomb
This is the point I try to make about the "free...

This is the point I try to make about the "free incoming" cards. At some point someone has to pay the piper. In my case that will most frequently be me or my family. I'd rather have a card that...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-12-2012, 11:35
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By DRNewcomb
Seemed perfectly clear to me. The "..420 DAYS!"...

Seemed perfectly clear to me. The "..420 DAYS!" thing seems like a "Wow!" to me. The rest of the post made it perfectly clear that it was 420 days without being used.
Forum: Americas 04-12-2012, 15:00
Replies: 3
Views: 4,073
Posted By DRNewcomb
It appears that it's 250 MB/month over 5 months...

It appears that it's 250 MB/month over 5 months (250x5=1250).
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-11-2012, 14:09
Replies: 7
Views: 3,319
Posted By DRNewcomb
Their coverage map...

Their coverage map (http://www.voyagermobile.com/our-network-and-coverage/) also duplicates Sprint's native coverage map. (http://www.sprintpcs.com/pages/exception_map.html)

My read of this is...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-11-2012, 17:44
Replies: 7
Views: 3,319
Posted By DRNewcomb
Sounds something like Republic Wireless, a MVNO...

Sounds something like Republic Wireless, a MVNO on Sprint (CDMA) that costs $20/mo for unlimited everything but the catch is that only usage on WiFi is unlimited. Usage on the cellular carrier is...
Forum: Americas 13-11-2012, 22:49
Replies: 22
Views: 16,584
Posted By DRNewcomb
One thing about T-Mobile is that they have 3G...

One thing about T-Mobile is that they have 3G (AWS) in places where they have no 2G service (e.g. Port St. Joe & Apalachicola, Fla.) They may have decided that allowing roamers on 3G (AWS or 1900) is...
Forum: Italy 11-11-2012, 21:51
Replies: 9
Views: 4,407
Posted By DRNewcomb
"3" shop at FCO....

"3" shop at FCO....
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 11-11-2012, 12:10
Replies: 8
Views: 8,598
Posted By DRNewcomb
It looks like Vodafone has a bewildering array of...

It looks like Vodafone has a bewildering array of prepaid offers with all sorts of high-rate, low-rate times and days. The Holiday appears to be a simple-rate prepaid intended for tourists. At first...
Forum: Americas 02-11-2012, 02:35
Replies: 5
Views: 3,533
Posted By DRNewcomb
If your iPhone has UMTS 850 & 1900 you might...

If your iPhone has UMTS 850 & 1900 you might consider a Straight Talk (http://www.straighttalk.com/) SIM. It's an "unlimited" monthly prepaid. You can have the SIM sent to your first US address with...
Forum: Americas 02-11-2012, 02:35
Replies: 5
Views: 3,533
Posted By DRNewcomb
If your iPhone has UMTS 850 & 1900 you might...

If your iPhone has UMTS 850 & 1900 you might consider a Straight Talk (http://www.straighttalk.com/) SIM. It's an "unlimited" monthly prepaid. You can have the SIM sent to your first US address with...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-10-2012, 13:28
Replies: 6
Views: 3,626
Posted By DRNewcomb
I like this quote: I think he was talking...

I like this quote:
I think he was talking about us. :D
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-10-2012, 21:28
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By DRNewcomb
My friend got back from his Mediterranean cruise....

My friend got back from his Mediterranean cruise. He never powered up the phone I loaned him. This is two overseas trips my Telna SIM has made without ever attempting to register on a foreign...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-09-2012, 04:40
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By DRNewcomb
I've had good results with Telna SMS, except...

I've had good results with Telna SMS, except between them and C-spire (a regional CDMA carrier in my area). I have not heard from the friend I loaned my Telna SIM & V550 to take on a Mediterranean...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 17-09-2012, 11:46
Replies: 5
Views: 8,953
Posted By DRNewcomb
On the Facebook fan page they say to try...

On the Facebook fan page they say to try howardforum.com (no 's'). Something about the domain being stolen.

This on the temporary site:
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 17-09-2012, 02:55
Replies: 5
Views: 8,953
Posted By DRNewcomb
HowardForums?

Has anyone else been getting strange results when they attempt to access HowardForums today?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-09-2012, 13:18
Replies: 99
Views: 38,944
Posted By DRNewcomb
The SIP app depends on the phone. On Android...

The SIP app depends on the phone. On Android phones there are many to pick from. CSIPsimple and SIPDroid are two. Many Nokia phones have a SIP app built in. Don't know about iPhones. The settings you...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 02-09-2012, 23:19
Replies: 1
Views: 6,537
Posted By DRNewcomb
Wow! That's a lot to digest. Thanks for the...

Wow! That's a lot to digest. Thanks for the report.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-08-2012, 00:39
Replies: 2
Views: 2,122
Posted By DRNewcomb
Well first, what SIM are you using? Is the...

Well first, what SIM are you using? Is the modem/adapter unlocked? Have you set the correct access point? Have you installed the appropriate software?
Forum: Americas 26-08-2012, 13:07
Replies: 7
Views: 4,111
Posted By DRNewcomb
A "prepaid" postpaid. As I understand it you'd...

A "prepaid" postpaid. As I understand it you'd pay monthly, in advance. There's a $49 startup fee, plus something like $25 for the SIM, plus your first month, in advance. And I assume plus taxes and...
Forum: Americas 26-08-2012, 10:32
Replies: 7
Views: 4,111
Posted By DRNewcomb
Solavei is a MVNO on T-Mobile's net that is sold...

Solavei is a MVNO on T-Mobile's net that is sold via a MLM (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-level_marketing) scheme. Right now it's being shilled all over the net by shady millionaire wanabees....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-08-2012, 12:58
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By DRNewcomb
Telna will also be of no help if you want to use...

Telna will also be of no help if you want to use any dialer except their supported Android one. However, I got their VOIP to work on my N8, which has a very complicated setup. This is much better...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-08-2012, 12:52
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By DRNewcomb
Yes, depending on the address where your account...

Yes, depending on the address where your account is registered. I understand that if you use a foreign (non-US) address, there are no added taxes and fees.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-08-2012, 08:07
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By DRNewcomb
Telna has the same type feature. In fact, you...

Telna has the same type feature. In fact, you phone also has a SIP address. So, if you are in a place with WiFi access, anyone in the world can call you via VOIP and it's free for both of you.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-08-2012, 18:17
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By DRNewcomb
Mine just registered immediately and rang my home...

Mine just registered immediately and rang my home phone with no problems. I'll get a better idea of how it works abroad when my friends return from their cruise in September.
Forum: Mobile Phones 23-08-2012, 14:46
Replies: 15
Views: 19,586
Posted By DRNewcomb
I finally broke down and bought a Nokia N8. So...

I finally broke down and bought a Nokia N8. So far, my impressions are mixed. First, it's small. I look and my old E61 and people with iPhones and current Android phones and ask myself, "Why do they...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-08-2012, 16:09
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By DRNewcomb
Only in the US. I'm about to send my Telna SIM on...

Only in the US. I'm about to send my Telna SIM on a Mediterranean cruise with friends. I recently tested both ends of their VoIP service: the inbound SIP address and the WiFi calling.
Forum: Americas 17-08-2012, 13:20
Replies: 16
Views: 8,512
Posted By DRNewcomb
In the US, the HTC One XL should work on GSM 850...

In the US, the HTC One XL should work on GSM 850 & 1900 and 3G 1900. Unless there is some setting that restricts the HTC to certain bands, it should have worked on at least one of those bands. Don't...
Forum: Europe 12-08-2012, 23:35
Replies: 11
Views: 6,171
Posted By DRNewcomb
You might also take a look at Boingo Mobile....

You might also take a look at Boingo Mobile. (http://www.boingo.com/wifi-plans/mobile/boingo-mobile/) If your device is supported and your destination has a lot of WiFi hotspots it can help minimize...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-08-2012, 23:47
Replies: 99
Views: 38,944
Posted By DRNewcomb
Worse than that. If you show up in DPRK with a...

Worse than that. If you show up in DPRK with a mobile phone the only roaming you'll be doing is back and forth in your prison cell.
Forum: Italy 23-07-2012, 19:21
Replies: 13
Views: 9,116
Posted By DRNewcomb
Well, several years ago I had a Wind SIM that I...

Well, several years ago I had a Wind SIM that I occasionally had to spend 0.01€ on a WAP session to keep it alive. Don't know if you still have to do that or not.
Forum: Italy 23-07-2012, 18:00
Replies: 13
Views: 9,116
Posted By DRNewcomb
In general, Italian SIMs can be reactivated for...

In general, Italian SIMs can be reactivated for something less than one year (e.g. 11 months, 364 days, etc) from the last top-up. There is also a minimal usage requirement to keep the SIM alive....
Forum: Americas 21-07-2012, 13:58
Replies: 7
Views: 3,632
Posted By DRNewcomb
According to MobileWorldLive.com, 3G on 1900 &...

According to MobileWorldLive.com, 3G on 1900 & 850 and LTE on AWS (1700/2100)
Forum: Americas 18-07-2012, 22:13
Replies: 2
Views: 7,660
Posted By DRNewcomb
T-Mobile (US) Open Europe data plan

Some chatter on Howard-Forums about T-Mobile's new Open Europe data roaming plan. (http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1770909-Open-Europe-Plan) Article on Tmonews about this plan....
Forum: Americas 16-07-2012, 15:11
Replies: 16
Views: 8,512
Posted By DRNewcomb
Generally, a T-Mobile prepaid or one of the MVNOs...

Generally, a T-Mobile prepaid or one of the MVNOs that run on T-Mobile. The exception would be if you plan to be visiting remote places like backpacking in national parks or something like that....
Forum: Americas 15-07-2012, 16:20
Replies: 4
Views: 3,058
Posted By DRNewcomb
You didn't say which carrier she used so I just...

You didn't say which carrier she used so I just grabbed a Chilean operator's website at random (Movistar) and tried looking for any restrictions on international calling. I saw none. They support...
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