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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-05-2014, 12:30
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By kctopitz
Whoa. Thank you. I hadn't caught that, and that's...

Whoa. Thank you. I hadn't caught that, and that's definitely a big deal. No US providers do free incoming calls on prepaid, and I never thought that would change.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-05-2014, 12:24
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By kctopitz
For anyone with a Truphone SIM in the US: can you...

For anyone with a Truphone SIM in the US: can you confirm whether you can use AT&T's 3G network now? Last I knew you could only use AT&T's 2G data, so I emailed asking if this would change with the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-05-2014, 12:07
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By kctopitz
Their cheapest plan is $50 for 300 MB, 300 min,...

Their cheapest plan is $50 for 300 MB, 300 min, 300 sms. I'd barely use the minutes or SMS, so I'd be paying $50 for 300MB, which is 16.7 cents per MB. I'd be better off pay for pay-as-you-go data at...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-05-2014, 23:24
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By kctopitz
The 9 cent flat rate for Truphone countries is...

The 9 cent flat rate for Truphone countries is definitely impressive, and it apparently includes tax, which resolves a previous gripe I had with them.

$.09 per minute or SMS is even less than the...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 30-05-2014, 23:02
Replies: 113
Views: 125,625
Posted By kctopitz
Lyca Mobile seems to have the best deal on...

Lyca Mobile seems to have the best deal on prepaid data packs in Spain right now.



They'll also ship you a SIM card for free, even in another country (or at least I just requested 2 Spanish...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-11-2013, 21:59
Replies: 26
Views: 11,448
Posted By kctopitz
Note for anyone looking to buy a Lyca SIM in the...

Note for anyone looking to buy a Lyca SIM in the US: If you add $5 of credit to your SIM, shipping will be free. Once you do this you can also get up to 3 other SIMs shipped free.

From the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-11-2013, 21:42
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By kctopitz
Good point, MBK. It's obvious though that you're...

Good point, MBK. It's obvious though that you're someone who prefers keeping in touch by voice. Personally, when I'm traveling, I almost never make calls and data access (for email, but also SMS...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-11-2013, 13:50
Replies: 50
Views: 27,329
Posted By kctopitz
As I see it, this is a great perk if you're a US...

As I see it, this is a great perk if you're a US resident already on or considering T-Mobile's monthly plan ($50/month), especially for it's unlimited data. Even if it isn't at full 3G speeds, that...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-11-2013, 11:53
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By kctopitz
Data rates within Europe are looking good. I...

Data rates within Europe are looking good. I checked Spain and Germany, both which have 17 cents (US) per megabyte. Piranha may just become my default SIM when traveling in Europe.
Forum: Americas 14-10-2013, 12:05
Replies: 11
Views: 15,232
Posted By kctopitz
For others looking at prepaid data in Costa Rica,...

For others looking at prepaid data in Costa Rica, here's Kolbi's page with prepaid internet packages...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-04-2013, 21:37
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By kctopitz
T-Mobile has been offering free prepaid SIM cards...

T-Mobile has been offering free prepaid SIM cards rather regularly through their website (http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phones) (bottom of the page) - though not at present. If you have...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-04-2013, 18:14
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By kctopitz
gkeeper, I agree with what others have already...

gkeeper, I agree with what others have already said: have a backup. If you're coming from the UK, chances are your UK SIM will work in the US, even if the rates are much higher, but at least then you...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-04-2013, 08:45
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By kctopitz
Wow, interesting that you (and I assume you are a...

Wow, interesting that you (and I assume you are a representative of Piranha) decide to reply in a public forum and state the same thing as your email - an email which I replied to and in which I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-04-2013, 04:28
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By kctopitz
No, sorry - I should have worded that better....

No, sorry - I should have worded that better. What I meant was that any billable action (calls made and received, SMS sent -- but NOT SMS received since that's free) results in an low balance...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-04-2013, 02:29
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By kctopitz
hold-off on Piranha

I've been using a Piranha SIM for the past month in the US, and thus far I would hesitate to recommend it to anyone. On paper it's a great product. In reality, it seems that they have some serious...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-02-2013, 12:16
Replies: 431
Views: 173,432
Posted By kctopitz
Just to clarify, this means you can have Piranha...

Just to clarify, this means you can have Piranha customer service setup your service so that when you call someone the number that shows up on caller ID (of the person receiving your call) when...
Forum: UK & Ireland 05-04-2010, 06:45
Replies: 12
Views: 17,032
Posted By kctopitz
T-Mobile Euro Internet Booster - cheap data roaming in Europe

This info was hinted at in a recent thread about cheap data roaming in Europe, but was inaccurate and incomplete so I thought I'd make a new post.

As of March 1, 2010 T-Mobile UK is offering a...
Forum: Germany 10-07-2009, 14:06
Replies: 21
Views: 23,396
Posted By kctopitz
More details: €1.99 for 24 hours of...

More details:

€1.99 for 24 hours of flat-rate internet, throttled to 56kbits/s after 1GB

€14.99 for 30 days of flat-rate internet, throttled to 56kbits/s after 5GB

USB stick is unlocked....
Forum: Germany 14-05-2009, 22:02
Replies: 29
Views: 23,088
Posted By kctopitz
Also, has E-Plus now upgraded to HSDPA from UMTS?

Also, has E-Plus now upgraded to HSDPA from UMTS?
Forum: Germany 14-05-2009, 21:49
Replies: 29
Views: 23,088
Posted By kctopitz
According to this wiki page, VPN is apparently...

According to this wiki page, VPN is apparently blocked on Tchibo. Anyone have more information on whether this is accurate? Does O2 block VPN as well (since it's their network)? My father will be...
Forum: Greece and Cyprus 04-03-2009, 15:32
Replies: 1
Views: 9,698
Posted By kctopitz
Greece - Q card: anyone know how to check the balance?

I've looked all through their website (http://www.myq.gr/default.asp?langID=1) and haven't been able to find a code to SMS for checking my balance. If it can be checked online, even better.
...
Forum: Germany 11-02-2009, 13:11
Replies: 29
Views: 23,088
Posted By kctopitz
Blau surfstick

In addition to its 20€ a month prepaid unlimited data offer, Blau is now offering a USB data stick for 99€ + 5.90% shipping which includes a Blau SIM card and 20€ credit. A bit expensive compared...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 07-02-2009, 13:04
Replies: 10
Views: 14,550
Posted By kctopitz
Update: I've checked out the FishText service...

Update: I've checked out the FishText service further and I'm quite impressed. Not only do they have great SMS rates (€.02/SMS to two of the more popular German networks, €.05 for others) but...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 05-02-2009, 13:54
Replies: 10
Views: 14,550
Posted By kctopitz
Cheapest SMS over internet that shows own number?

For those who don't already know, it's possible to send SMS messages through internet-based services for a fraction of the cost of your carrier's SMS, sometimes even free. With the right software on...
Forum: Germany 03-02-2009, 16:14
Replies: 29
Views: 23,088
Posted By kctopitz
MadBrewer - can you give us any info on the...

MadBrewer - can you give us any info on the brand/model of the USB stick you received?
Forum: Germany 03-02-2009, 16:09
Replies: 29
Views: 23,088
Posted By kctopitz
Info is now available on the Tchibo website. ...

Info is now available on the Tchibo website.

Tchibo USB Stick with Prepaid SIM Card...
Forum: Greece and Cyprus 13-10-2008, 15:01
Replies: 2
Views: 3,856
Posted By kctopitz
Wind Greece: How to stop promo SMS?

Anyone know how to deactivate the promotional messages that Wind Greece sends out by SMS? I've gotten a few too many lately.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 25-09-2008, 12:55
Replies: 37
Views: 21,242
Posted By kctopitz
Follow up on T-Mobile's Euro Travel Booster: the...

Follow up on T-Mobile's Euro Travel Booster: the credit will be applied only to calls and text messages.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-09-2008, 11:28
Replies: 37
Views: 21,242
Posted By kctopitz
One more point for T-Mobile and roaming in...

One more point for T-Mobile and roaming in Europe: they offer a Euro Travel Booster (http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/services/going-abroad/know-the-costs/bundles/) where you get £7.50 credit for £5,...
Forum: Germany 21-09-2008, 11:37
Replies: 3
Views: 2,928
Posted By kctopitz
Do you happen to know the post-paid options for...

Do you happen to know the post-paid options for unlimited mobile broadband in Germany? Preferably 3G. I live in Germany a few months of the year, and looking for something between this offer and...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-09-2008, 10:58
Replies: 37
Views: 21,242
Posted By kctopitz
Excellent point. This is handy in Europe and the...

Excellent point. This is handy in Europe and the US where you can often find WiFi access. From my experience in less-developed countries though, finding open WiFi networks is not very common.

If...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-09-2008, 10:52
Replies: 37
Views: 21,242
Posted By kctopitz
For 3 UK prepaid, it's £3 in the EU, but not all...

For 3 UK prepaid, it's £3 in the EU, but not all of Europe. They have no roaming in Norway, for instance. Japan is not covered (maybe you were looking at the post-paid, Andy?) and neither are quite...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-09-2008, 19:03
Replies: 37
Views: 21,242
Posted By kctopitz
Using O2's international coverage check...

Using O2's international coverage check (http://travelabroad.o2-uktech.com/coverage.php), it gave this info under the network specific information for Panama:

"You can use GPRS data services and...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-09-2008, 18:31
Replies: 37
Views: 21,242
Posted By kctopitz
I'm assuming this is O2 UK. For everyone's...

I'm assuming this is O2 UK. For everyone's reference, they charge £3/Megabyte within the EU and £6/MB worldwide (O2 roaming page here...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-09-2008, 17:10
Replies: 37
Views: 21,242
Posted By kctopitz
Andy, do you have a link to the Voipbuster...

Andy, do you have a link to the Voipbuster client? I wasn't able to find anything looking on their website.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-09-2008, 16:57
Replies: 37
Views: 21,242
Posted By kctopitz
Great thread here: If you really want cheap...

Great thread here: If you really want cheap international SMS, either while roaming abroad or from your home country to a friend abroad, you need to use GPRS data and one of the mentioned services.
...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 26-07-2008, 16:29
Replies: 30
Views: 34,440
Posted By kctopitz
Not that anyone here would be considering it...

Not that anyone here would be considering it given the other recommendations, but I advise against using Vodafone simply on the basis that there is no way to check your balance without being charged...
Forum: Germany 09-06-2008, 09:31
Replies: 2
Views: 2,844
Posted By kctopitz
Note that for short term use, Plus-Kom...

Note that for short term use, Plus-Kom (http://www.plus-kom.de/app?page=Home&service=page) is probably better deal, as the SIM is €5 with €5 credit included, and €.09 flatrate for calls and SMS. I'm...
Forum: Germany 09-06-2008, 08:59
Replies: 2
Views: 2,844
Posted By kctopitz
New German SIM with lowest rates: Maxxim - 8c/min land or mobile, 8c/SMS

Just saw this new SIM from Maxxim (http://www.maxxim.de/) listed on the German Prepaid Wiki (http://www.prepaid-wiki.de/index.php5?title=Tariftabelle_Discounter).

All calls to German mobiles or...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-02-2008, 13:24
Replies: 42
Views: 18,599
Posted By kctopitz
Wow - $.01 per KB is quite good for international...

Wow - $.01 per KB is quite good for international data. Know how often you have to recharge to keep your credit from expiring? Looked on their site but couldn't find it readily.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 25-02-2008, 15:10
Replies: 42
Views: 18,599
Posted By kctopitz
The 1,25c/KB rate applies elsewhere in Europe...

The 1,25c/KB rate applies elsewhere in Europe then? Someone just replied in another thread saying that it doesn't apply when roaming:
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 25-02-2008, 12:20
Replies: 42
Views: 18,599
Posted By kctopitz
Are there any other good prepaid SIM options for...

Are there any other good prepaid SIM options for GPRS data in multiple countries (Europe or Worldwide)?

€.39/333kb + €.39 daily use fee isn't terrible, but not too appealing if you only need...
Forum: Italy 25-02-2008, 11:30
Replies: 19
Views: 20,409
Posted By kctopitz
Is this deal still available? If so, does the...

Is this deal still available? If so, does the same rate apply when roaming elsewhere in Europe, or is it only within Italy?
Forum: Germany 17-02-2008, 11:57
Replies: 2
Views: 2,656
Posted By kctopitz
Germany: €20 credit with new Blau SIM

After reviewing German prepaid SIMs here (http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/trurl_pagecontent?lp=de_en&trurl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.prepaid-wiki.de%2findex.php5%3ftitle%3dTariftabelle_Discounter)...
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