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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-05-2006, 23:27
Replies: 30
Views: 7,976
Posted By snaimon
ON THE MOBILE PHONE.... IMO dial + 1 (for...

ON THE MOBILE PHONE....

IMO dial + 1 (for US). The + takes the place of 011 or 001. Dial +49 for calls to Germany from the mobile. This should always work from any mobile anywhere.

ONCE YOU...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-05-2006, 22:36
Replies: 30
Views: 7,976
Posted By snaimon
You are eating up your minutes because inbound in...

You are eating up your minutes because inbound in NOT FREE in the US. I think the cost to receive is 99 or 79 e-cents. In most EU countries, inbound is free.

It works, believe me. Don't do any...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-05-2006, 18:21
Replies: 30
Views: 7,976
Posted By snaimon
When you dial your callback #, the first callback...

When you dial your callback #, the first callback is from UM. You answer that and the allow the phone to ring once. Then you hang up. The second callback is then from CBW or your callback service....
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 25-05-2006, 01:12
Replies: 3
Views: 2,805
Posted By snaimon
Not working for me.

Not working for me.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 25-05-2006, 01:07
Replies: 17
Views: 3,567
Posted By snaimon
Try an ATT calling card if you have one. They...

Try an ATT calling card if you have one. They are not the cheapest, but I have never known it to fail.

I too have had various issues reaching my 011 423 663 # with various calling cards. Service...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 24-05-2006, 23:21
Replies: 3
Views: 2,805
Posted By snaimon
May 24 1818 EDT (US east coast)... CBW login...

May 24 1818 EDT (US east coast)...

CBW login (online.dialthru.com) is not responding (blank screen).

Stan
Forum: Europe 24-05-2006, 23:10
Replies: 8
Views: 3,115
Posted By snaimon
I think SIMYO and BLAU charge 11 ecents for...

I think SIMYO and BLAU charge 11 ecents for national (German) SMS. Both charge 16 ecents per TALK minute but are in 1800. I also have SIMYO and coverage in major cities is decent.

One kicker...
Forum: Europe 24-05-2006, 19:23
Replies: 8
Views: 3,115
Posted By snaimon
If you PREFER texty messaging, then you will NOT...

If you PREFER texty messaging, then you will NOT want the UM card - 49 ecents to send a message.

Look at the German National Operators and see which one has the lowest SMS price. I think it will...
Forum: Europe 24-05-2006, 19:19
Replies: 8
Views: 3,115
Posted By snaimon
I don't think there is any clear answer. ...

I don't think there is any clear answer. HOWEVER, either wait until you are in Germany or France for a local card or purchase one on Ebay --- cheap. There is a person selling D1 cards without any...
Forum: Europe 24-05-2006, 12:23
Replies: 8
Views: 3,115
Posted By snaimon
I would go for an international card ESPECIALLY...

I would go for an international card ESPECIALLY is you will be travelling to other countries. I cannot imagine you will be JUST in Gemany after the week in France. So many possibilities, you know. ...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 24-05-2006, 01:59
Replies: 7
Views: 3,492
Posted By snaimon
It SEEMS you are looking for a cheap call-thru or...

It SEEMS you are looking for a cheap call-thru or calling card. Perhaps I err.

Some of the German cards (hagenuk, eurocard) should offer you good rates and have toll free #s in France and other...
Forum: Germany 23-05-2006, 23:42
Replies: 5
Views: 5,665
Posted By snaimon
teltarif.de reported today (May 23) that REWE and...

teltarif.de reported today (May 23) that REWE and Penny Markt will start to offer cell phone service starting May 29 in the D1 network. Details are sketchy.

The SIMPLY offer @ REWE will be both...
Forum: Europe 19-05-2006, 17:56
Replies: 1
Views: 2,140
Posted By snaimon
German multi-lin store chain Schlecker launches...

German multi-lin store chain Schlecker launches new Prepaid SIM in D-2 network.

Varying discounts are offered on refill cards, up to 40% -- ie. a 50 euro refill for 30 euros. 10 euro refill for 8...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-05-2006, 14:53
Replies: 11
Views: 3,634
Posted By snaimon
I see SMS 39 - landline 49, mobiles 69 and...

I see SMS 39 - landline 49, mobiles 69 and roaming (inbound?) 49 for 50 euros.
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 19-05-2006, 12:21
Replies: 5
Views: 3,472
Posted By snaimon
IF Israel is the only foreign destination in the...

IF Israel is the only foreign destination in the near future, YES, a PRE-PAID SIM for Israel is the way to go. You certainly don't want to sign a contract for 1 year of service over there unless you...
Forum: Americas 18-05-2006, 22:16
Replies: 26
Views: 10,150
Posted By snaimon
FINALLY some substantial progress. T-MO has...

FINALLY some substantial progress. T-MO has added some roaming to their prepaid coverage -- NC & SC, for instance, but also others. It's on their offcial prepaid coverage map. No international,...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 18-05-2006, 14:09
Replies: 5
Views: 3,472
Posted By snaimon
Assume you have GSM service with SIM card. You...

Assume you have GSM service with SIM card. You need to have an unlocked phone to use overseas. To test if you have an unlocked phone, you wil need a "foreign" SIM like T-Mobile. See if you can...
Forum: Europe 16-05-2006, 18:34
Replies: 9
Views: 3,201
Posted By snaimon
Works for me NOW. But it did not last nite. Stan

Works for me NOW. But it did not last nite. Stan
Forum: Europe 16-05-2006, 02:53
Replies: 4
Views: 2,013
Posted By snaimon
Currently, all UM #s are +423. It is rumored...

Currently, all UM #s are +423. It is rumored that other #s are forthcoming, but who knows when. Also, who knows if they will allow us to change.

CBW has the better rate to +423.

So what did...
Forum: Europe 16-05-2006, 01:15
Replies: 9
Views: 3,201
Posted By snaimon
Redirects me to www.microsoft.com!

Redirects me to www.microsoft.com!
Forum: Europe 16-05-2006, 01:13
Replies: 4
Views: 2,013
Posted By snaimon
If the phone is unlocked, you should be able to...

If the phone is unlocked, you should be able to put ANY SIM in and have it work. If you have a non-VODA SIM (T-MO, ATT, etc), put it in and see what happens. If the phone asks you for a subsidy...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-05-2006, 00:18
Replies: 4
Views: 1,819
Posted By snaimon
But you know more now than you did before. ...

But you know more now than you did before.

1. The first SIM purchased > a year ago would NOT work in other unlocked phones, even in Europe.
2. The second SIM, recently purchased, will also...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-05-2006, 22:47
Replies: 19
Views: 5,528
Posted By snaimon
Mainly greed, my friend. Some will find this...

Mainly greed, my friend. Some will find this service useful, I bet.

1. Self-interest (they must be making good money at 69 cents / minute)
2. Ease of use.
3. Encourage use will in USA and...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-05-2006, 17:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,819
Posted By snaimon
Why don't you call or write them; calling is...

Why don't you call or write them; calling is maybe best option -- watch time difference however -- already past normal working hours there. They will probably work with you. I have purchased...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-05-2006, 22:33
Replies: 19
Views: 5,528
Posted By snaimon
Have you seen www.rangeroamer.com? Is this...

Have you seen www.rangeroamer.com? Is this Travelsim repacked and tailored for US market?

Also offered on Ebay as:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Global-Roaming-SIM-car...1QQcmdZViewItem...
Forum: Europe 12-05-2006, 23:47
Replies: 3
Views: 3,033
Posted By snaimon
Regarding E+...... just post=paid? Just E+ or...

Regarding E+...... just post=paid? Just E+ or also for the MVNOs? They expect this to boost their popularity and revenue?

Regarding T-MO.... I HEARD or READ they were redoing their rates, but...
Forum: Germany 12-05-2006, 12:16
Replies: 7
Views: 4,364
Posted By snaimon
I never said it was a good deal. And you are...

I never said it was a good deal. And you are certainly correct about the robbery bit along with the passport. I was just posting news. I don't have O2 and am not intending to change. It is a...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-05-2006, 01:06
Replies: 3
Views: 2,189
Posted By snaimon
They did not happen to say if they would offer...

They did not happen to say if they would offer exchanges or upgrades to existing users with their semi-bozo Liechtenstein #s, did they?

Thanks,

Stan
Forum: Germany 12-05-2006, 01:04
Replies: 7
Views: 4,364
Posted By snaimon
http://www.teltarif.de/arch/2006/kw19/s21602.html...

http://www.teltarif.de/arch/2006/kw19/s21602.html ('http://www.teltarif.de/arch/2006/kw19/s21602.html')

They have 2 offers - 1 for POST PAID ONLY and one for both PRE and POST.

For prepaid:
...
Forum: Italy 10-05-2006, 00:39
Replies: 4
Views: 3,575
Posted By snaimon
DON'T use your Cingular SIM. I would not even...

DON'T use your Cingular SIM. I would not even put it in the phone while you are there.

The Italians can best advise you on which network is better/best.

Consider a calling card (US or...
Forum: Europe 09-05-2006, 19:52
Replies: 16
Views: 4,544
Posted By snaimon
Any news on T-MO US? As of May 8 there was...

Any news on T-MO US? As of May 8 there was nothing on HOFO to indicated that T-MO US would follow suit. Even IF they cut rates 50%, one would be better off with a UM or equivalent card with "FREE"...
Forum: Europe 08-05-2006, 13:25
Replies: 16
Views: 4,544
Posted By snaimon
Similar story over @ teltarif.de "The Times...

Similar story over @ teltarif.de

"The Times and other newspapers reported this morning that T-Mobile is to impose a flat rate of 55p a minute for its contract and pre-pay customers. This...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-05-2006, 23:20
Replies: 1
Views: 1,904
Posted By snaimon
I would use the dial pad. I have NOT tried this...

I would use the dial pad. I have NOT tried this myself, but I believe it is the only way. Once you reach CBW, dialing from the pad should work.

I have serval call thru numbers. I have...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-05-2006, 01:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,983
Posted By snaimon
I believe I can send & receive SMS within Us to...

I believe I can send & receive SMS within Us to ANY network. I have send and received SMS from Sprint and, I believe, Verizon.

From and to foreign countries the matter is not so simple. I am...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-05-2006, 00:02
Replies: 10
Views: 4,450
Posted By snaimon
You would have to call or write customer service...

You would have to call or write customer service as Indonesia in NOT listed in the rate table.

If you receive a call, maybe you can determine the rate by noting the balance before and after the...
Forum: Italy 30-04-2006, 23:31
Replies: 71
Views: 20,402
Posted By snaimon
http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/index.php?showtopi...

http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=888 ('http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=888')
Forum: Italy 30-04-2006, 22:18
Replies: 71
Views: 20,402
Posted By snaimon
IMHO.... intouch has a reputation for high...

IMHO.... intouch has a reputation for high pricing.

There is a thread somewhere (buy and sell?) on how to purchase one of these. I think Effendi has given SPECIFIC instructions on how to sign up...
Forum: Europe 29-04-2006, 21:47
Replies: 4
Views: 2,336
Posted By snaimon
You'd have to check with Verizon wireless about...

You'd have to check with Verizon wireless about any call-forwarding options. TMO postpaid allows me to call-forward and I believe the minutes come from my bucket. I have often call-forwarded to
...
Forum: Europe 29-04-2006, 20:45
Replies: 7
Views: 2,358
Posted By snaimon
Using UM and CBW..... Rates per minute are ...

Using UM and CBW.....

Rates per minute are

$0.142 for Liechtenstein (UM) to Swiss landline and
$0.445 for Liechtenstein (UM) to Swiss mobile

Using 09 rates are a bit more expensive (1...
Forum: Europe 29-04-2006, 18:33
Replies: 4
Views: 2,336
Posted By snaimon
I'd say any of those with free inbound will work...

I'd say any of those with free inbound will work fine in those countries. If friend expects to receive majority of calls -- for FREE, then that will be fine.

OTOH, if he plans on doing lots of...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-04-2006, 13:38
Replies: 138
Views: 32,573
Posted By snaimon
Some time ago I wrote to someone on Ebay who had...

Some time ago I wrote to someone on Ebay who had purchased an 09 SIM.

Here is the reply I just received:

Sorry for the extreme lateness of this reply. i rarely do check my messages on ebay. if...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-04-2006, 15:06
Replies: 1
Views: 2,066
Posted By snaimon
I have a Treo 600. I believe dialing must be...

I have a Treo 600. I believe dialing must be done FROM THE SIM SERVICES menu AND on the 600 you can only dial from the SIM card selection, NOT THE PHONEBOOK. IMO she will have to add the number,...
Forum: Europe 28-04-2006, 04:05
Replies: 7
Views: 2,358
Posted By snaimon
Look at some of the other posts of others...

Look at some of the other posts of others travelling.............

If you are travelling in multiple countries, you would PROBABLY do well with one of the international SIM cards -- United Mobile,...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 27-04-2006, 14:02
Replies: 6
Views: 4,730
Posted By snaimon
The eety PDF file does not contain a reference...

The eety PDF file does not contain a reference to GPRS. Not much info on the site, so unless we hear otherwise, I'd say NOT AVAILABLE.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-04-2006, 00:31
Replies: 5
Views: 2,619
Posted By snaimon
Do you have access to a landline? Using the...

Do you have access to a landline? Using the callback from a landline would be cheaper -- al least with CBW. CBW also has an 800 rate - 9 landline, 17 800 36 cellular.

I still think you would be...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-04-2006, 13:57
Replies: 6
Views: 2,486
Posted By snaimon
The problem is that a SIMPLE SOLUTION is required...

The problem is that a SIMPLE SOLUTION is required for the CHILD -- one number to call all the time in case of an emergency.

OT -- we don't know the age of the child.

Stan
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-04-2006, 12:30
Replies: 10
Views: 3,429
Posted By snaimon
Last summer and even in Dec 2005, SMS to my...

Last summer and even in Dec 2005, SMS to my Riiing were all received. These were sent via SMSbug. WHEN did you stop receiving SMS?

If you PM my your #, we can experiment.

Stan
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-04-2006, 02:41
Replies: 138
Views: 32,573
Posted By snaimon
If the Ebay picture is correct, they are 380........

If the Ebay picture is correct, they are 380.....

Stan
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 24-04-2006, 00:08
Replies: 5
Views: 3,619
Posted By snaimon
Not quite sure what you mean. Telefon-treff.de...

Not quite sure what you mean. Telefon-treff.de has a forum for SWAPPING prepaid SIM cards -- like WANT TO HAVE and OFFER. Is that what you mean? PLS explain for a dunderhead like me.

Stan
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-04-2006, 20:46
Replies: 6
Views: 2,486
Posted By snaimon
Also, pablo had some UM cards for sale HERE. ...

Also, pablo had some UM cards for sale HERE. Check out that recent post or PM him. Believe he is in US. Again, you'll have to pay foor expedited shipping if you go that way. Not sure what your...
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