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Forum: Austria & Switzerland 30-07-2007, 07:25
Replies: 4
Views: 5,136
Posted By Gryphone
I just took a look at their website, but couldn't...

I just took a look at their website, but couldn't find any activation option there. Usually Austrian SIM cards are automatically activated after buying them, though personally I've never used an A1...
Forum: Europe 04-07-2007, 21:53
Replies: 6
Views: 4,447
Posted By Gryphone
You may use a registration address in Switzerland...

You may use a registration address in Switzerland or a neighboring country, however they are only delivering within Switzerland and Liechtenstein. :-(
Forum: Europe 27-06-2007, 14:01
Replies: 3
Views: 2,345
Posted By Gryphone
Hmm, their website doesn't seem to work right...

Hmm, their website doesn't seem to work right now...
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 21-06-2007, 19:16
Replies: 1
Views: 3,599
Posted By Gryphone
According to Futurezone (a German news page)...

According to Futurezone (a German news page) Orange yesterday said that they want to keep the One brand following the acquisition, however today they seem to have changed their mind.

Link:...
Forum: Europe 18-06-2007, 00:34
Replies: 60
Views: 18,208
Posted By Gryphone
Usually you don't get cards with good tariffs at...

Usually you don't get cards with good tariffs at airports.


Correct. You could even consider using a German D2 Callya card in France, you'd have to pay "only" 0,29€/minute plus 0,75€ per call.
...
Forum: Europe 14-06-2007, 16:26
Replies: 6
Views: 2,980
Posted By Gryphone
There are several discounters that offer cheaper...

There are several discounters that offer cheaper calls between their own cards, the following can be bought at stores: MedionMobile, PennyMobil/Ja!Mobil, Smobil, Tchibo, Simyo and Blau.
...
Forum: Germany 06-06-2007, 07:45
Replies: 50
Views: 18,491
Posted By Gryphone
I haven't heard of any troubles reaching these...

I haven't heard of any troubles reaching these 13-digit numbers yet, however the +49-157 prefix is pretty new, when it was introduced there was some trouble reaching it with some providers, these...
Forum: Greece and Cyprus 05-06-2007, 16:12
Replies: 8
Views: 5,809
Posted By Gryphone
It seems you were right. www.tim.gr redirects to...

It seems you were right. www.tim.gr redirects to www.wind.com.gr and the intro says the same. However the colours are of the Wind logo are different to those in Italy, it seems they are keeping the...
Forum: Germany 09-05-2007, 14:11
Replies: 6
Views: 4,096
Posted By Gryphone
The court decisions applied only to some...

The court decisions applied only to some operators, T-Mobile was not among them. However T-Mobile decided it'd be better to elimate expiration dates voluntarily (before being sentenced to do so)....
Forum: Germany 29-04-2007, 23:29
Replies: 7
Views: 3,873
Posted By Gryphone
On the T-Mobile network calls are disconnected...

On the T-Mobile network calls are disconnected after 2 hours, on the D2 network (VF) they can last up to 12 hours.

Apart from Nonstop and OpenEnd there are several provider that charge 0,04€ or...
Forum: Germany 26-04-2007, 12:03
Replies: 13
Views: 9,008
Posted By Gryphone
In February E-Plus introduced the new...

In February E-Plus introduced the new "Zehnsation" tariff which offers 0,10€/min. for all standard calls. So far it has only been available to contract customers, however starting May 1st there will...
Forum: Germany 10-04-2007, 23:33
Replies: 50
Views: 18,491
Posted By Gryphone
Until recently there was an O2 Loop tariff where...

Until recently there was an O2 Loop tariff where you could landlines for 0,07€/min. on weekends.
And already since 2003 there is an E-Plus tariff (contract though) where you can make calls to...
Forum: Germany 10-04-2007, 17:58
Replies: 50
Views: 18,491
Posted By Gryphone
And, there is now another new offer: Name:...

And, there is now another new offer:

Name: Youni
Activation Fee/Credit included: 9,95€/5,00€
Network: E-Plus

Debiting: 60/1
Standard calls/texts: 0,16€
On-tariff calls/texts: 0,06€...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 02-04-2007, 07:21
Replies: 3
Views: 3,818
Posted By Gryphone
Buying eight different SIM cards won't really be...

Buying eight different SIM cards won't really be worth it. I'd recommend an international SIM card, i.e. United Mobile. With that you'd have coverage in Mainland China (I hope it's working again),...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 30-03-2007, 21:27
Replies: 2
Views: 2,731
Posted By Gryphone
There is calling card from eTel...

There is calling card from eTel (http://www.etel.at/online/page.php?P=138), so far they've been a partner of One, however eTel is in the process of being taken over my Mobilkom right now.

Anyway,...
Forum: Europe 26-03-2007, 21:00
Replies: 4
Views: 2,879
Posted By Gryphone
You might also consider a VF card with travel...

You might also consider a VF card with travel promise.

The call charges will probably be a bit higher, i.e. with a german Callya card you pay 0,29€/min plus 0,75€/call for calls within the...
Forum: Italy 21-03-2007, 20:54
Replies: 9
Views: 3,024
Posted By Gryphone
Another question about Wind: on the PPGSM page it...

Another question about Wind: on the PPGSM page it now says "at least 1 call/sms/data every 3 months is needed". I believe this is new?

Since my card is in Germany at the moment: is it enough if I...
Forum: Europe 21-03-2007, 10:28
Replies: 24
Views: 9,630
Posted By Gryphone
The official list is now out: ...

The official list is now out:
http://www.vodafone.de/privat/tarife-flatrate-vertrag-handy-student/101534_102574.html

The partner network in Slovakia is Orange.
Forum: Europe 08-03-2007, 14:07
Replies: 24
Views: 9,630
Posted By Gryphone
Thanks, I corrected the error.

Thanks, I corrected the error.
Forum: Europe 07-03-2007, 23:27
Replies: 24
Views: 9,630
Posted By Gryphone
It seems the list is already out, here's a...

It seems the list is already out, here's a complete list with the additions marked in red:

EU: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary,...
Forum: Europe 05-03-2007, 21:54
Replies: 24
Views: 9,630
Posted By Gryphone
There are news about the German D2...

There are news about the German D2 Reiseversprechen: starting April the option shall be valid in 33 countries (instead of the current 20), according to the following report...
Forum: BeNeLux 21-02-2007, 16:09
Replies: 9
Views: 4,859
Posted By Gryphone
Aldi Talk launched in Belgium too

Following it's success in Germany, KPN has decided to launch Aldi Talk (www.medionmobile.be) in Belgium too.

Call charges are a bit higher though, internal calls cost 0,09€/min (instead of 0,04€...
Forum: Europe 19-02-2007, 16:59
Replies: 24
Views: 9,630
Posted By Gryphone
Currently the only available Callya offer that...

Currently the only available Callya offer that includes the Reiseversprechen is the Comfort tariff. The cheaper call rates do not apply while abroad, so while roaming you always pay 0,29€/min. for...
Forum: Europe 08-02-2007, 23:04
Replies: 9
Views: 5,572
Posted By Gryphone
O2 DE - My Europe Top option

According to this article (http://www.teltarif.de/arch/2007/kw06/s24843.html) (in German) O2 Germany is offering a new option called "My Europe Top" starting next Monday.

Conditions are:

...
Forum: Germany 06-02-2007, 19:35
Replies: 13
Views: 9,008
Posted By Gryphone
Well, apart from Hong Kong, Austria, UK, Italy,...

Well, apart from Hong Kong, Austria, UK, Italy, Australia, Sweden, Denmark and Ireland 3 also has a license for Norway IIRC, perhaps they are counting that?

Hutchison also had a German subsidary...
Forum: Germany 06-02-2007, 10:35
Replies: 13
Views: 9,008
Posted By Gryphone
I didn't want to open a new thread for this,...

I didn't want to open a new thread for this, since so far it is just mere speculation. According to an article from Teltarif (http://www.teltarif.de/arch/2007/kw06/s24798.html) (in German) there will...
Forum: Germany 05-02-2007, 14:38
Replies: 7
Views: 6,102
Posted By Gryphone
I haven't tried this, however it seem you can...

I haven't tried this, however it seem you can recharge directly from the T-Mobile page, here's a link:
https://www.t-mobile.de/cashandgo/1,8988,10570-_,00.html
You can either pay using credit cards...
Forum: Germany 05-02-2007, 14:16
Replies: 7
Views: 6,102
Posted By Gryphone
Normally 15€. There are also smaller recharge...

Normally 15€. There are also smaller recharge cards (2,5€ and 6€) though they are only offered during some special promotions and are therefore pretty rare.
Forum: Germany 05-02-2007, 14:02
Replies: 7
Views: 6,102
Posted By Gryphone
That could fit, if you recharge 15€ you get 215...

That could fit, if you recharge 15€ you get 215 days of Phone Time.

After that you have another 92 days of Message Time.
Forum: Europe 03-02-2007, 07:28
Replies: 9
Views: 3,437
Posted By Gryphone
Well... seeing the address I can't help to think...

Well... seeing the address I can't help to think of Playmobil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playmobil) toys. :D
Forum: Germany 25-01-2007, 05:36
Replies: 2
Views: 3,151
Posted By Gryphone
As stated on the page about Germany you can dial...

As stated on the page about Germany you can dial *100*1# to look up the expiration date.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-01-2007, 21:01
Replies: 14
Views: 6,428
Posted By Gryphone
Well, you need something to distinguish the...

Well, you need something to distinguish the People's Republic of China from the Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macau, since the regions each have different networks. And I'd say "People's Republic...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 24-01-2007, 00:46
Replies: 13
Views: 11,187
Posted By Gryphone
China Mobile prepaid offer

So, here's the (hopefully) final version of my report.
Most importantly: credit server (10086) is free of charge


General Information
The name of the prepaid offer is "神州行暢聽卡", pronounced...
Forum: Americas 23-01-2007, 13:18
Replies: 10
Views: 6,481
Posted By Gryphone
Alas, I have another questions/problem. Today...

Alas, I have another questions/problem. Today I've received my package, however it states that Tuyo-Cards may only be used with a Nokia 6010, Nokia 6102 or Motorola V180. (Of course I don't have any...
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 16-01-2007, 19:27
Replies: 12
Views: 8,115
Posted By Gryphone
Seems to work just fine. :-)

Seems to work just fine. :-)
Forum: Austria & Switzerland 16-01-2007, 12:29
Replies: 1
Views: 3,517
Posted By Gryphone
Austria: Telering network being shut down as customers are being moved to T-Mobile

While I'm at it: there are few but important news about Austria.

Telering has been sold to T-Mobile in 2005 and last year the company was integrated with its new owner. In August 2006 the Telering...
Forum: Germany 15-01-2007, 23:34
Replies: 13
Views: 9,008
Posted By Gryphone
Concerning "Mobile Number Portability" et sequentes

One correction, about Loop it should say:

"Loop: Send an SMS containing "Netz" to 4636 followed by a blank and the number."

The last paragraph should be shortened from currently
"The virtual...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 14-01-2007, 13:45
Replies: 4
Views: 4,200
Posted By Gryphone
Since I have a China Mobile prepaid card myself,...

Since I have a China Mobile prepaid card myself, I can answer some of your question, however mine belongs to Shanghai, so there might be some differences.


Both China Mobile and China Unicom have...
Forum: Europe 13-01-2007, 01:23
Replies: 28
Views: 9,695
Posted By Gryphone
Alas so far this doesn't apply to prepaid (3...

Alas so far this doesn't apply to prepaid (3 Reload) customers because they generally can't use international roaming yet (except on the Italian 3 network).
Forum: Germany 12-01-2007, 15:10
Replies: 13
Views: 9,008
Posted By Gryphone
Well... theoreticly yes. But we'll have to wait...

Well... theoreticly yes. But we'll have to wait and see how D2 is going to handle this in practice.

Just today I received news that starting next tuesday the old Loop tariffs (Classic and Alltime)...
Forum: Americas 12-01-2007, 14:50
Replies: 3
Views: 3,190
Posted By Gryphone
Cingular - AT&T

I didn't want to open a new thread for this, but according to several sources, including Cellular News (http://www.cellular-news.com/story/21366.php) the newly merged AT&T will be dropping Cingular...
Forum: Germany 12-01-2007, 00:41
Replies: 13
Views: 9,008
Posted By Gryphone
2007: News on German prepaid cards, VAT increase, court order on credit validity

Court order on credit validity

Until recently you had regularly recharge your prepaid cards, otherwise you'd not only lose your SIM card and number, but also all of your credit.
Last year court...
Forum: Germany 12-01-2007, 00:10
Replies: 13
Views: 9,008
Posted By Gryphone
2007: News on German prepaid cards, VAT increase, court order on credit validity

Aldi Talk, Penny Mobil, Smobil, Tchibo: no news

Simyo and Blau: Christmas offer is still in place
And a new function: to check whether a number belongs to the same provider, you can dial 2145...
Forum: Germany 11-01-2007, 23:58
Replies: 13
Views: 9,008
Posted By Gryphone
Lightbulb 2007: News on German prepaid cards, VAT increase, court order on credit validity

First of all: effective January 1st the German VAT has been increased from 16% to 19%. The operators have the right to increase the call charges according to the VAT increase, therefore i.e. from...
Forum: Americas 11-01-2007, 22:44
Replies: 10
Views: 6,481
Posted By Gryphone
I was able to buy one on eBay today, but thanks...

I was able to buy one on eBay today, but thanks for your offer anyway :-)
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 10-01-2007, 19:36
Replies: 13
Views: 11,187
Posted By Gryphone
I'm not completely satisfied with the above...

I'm not completely satisfied with the above report yet and I'll be writing a revised version within a few days, with hopefully correcting most of the errors.
Forum: Americas 09-01-2007, 23:15
Replies: 10
Views: 6,481
Posted By Gryphone
A friend of mine is visiting to CA in March and I...

A friend of mine is visiting to CA in March and I think Tuyo looks pretty interesting since it's using the T-Mobile network and call charges are quite reasonable. Is it still possible to get one of...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 23-12-2006, 17:10
Replies: 13
Views: 11,187
Posted By Gryphone
Ok... it get's a little bit more complicated: ...

Ok... it get's a little bit more complicated:

- "Shenzhouxing Changtingka" was wrong, it should say "Shenzhouhang Changtingka"
- incoming call from other mobiles cost 0,60 RMB/min, for calls from...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 22-12-2006, 00:27
Replies: 13
Views: 11,187
Posted By Gryphone
BTW, isn't there any way to edit your previous...

BTW, isn't there any way to edit your previous posts anymore? All right, I'll just start a new one.

Anyway, my Chinese isn't that good (and particually I'm not used to the unconventional short...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 21-12-2006, 02:33
Replies: 13
Views: 11,187
Posted By Gryphone
Ok... I'm in China now, I've bought myself a...

Ok... I'm in China now, I've bought myself a China Mobile SIM and am trying to understand the tariff.


Here's some data about the networks:

China Mobile
Frequency: GSM 900/1800
Net Code:...
Search took 0.00 seconds; generated 375 minute(s) ago.
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