Callback World & United Mobile - Changes - Page 2

prion · 13-06-2007, 18:18

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Originally Posted by andy

Most Betamax brands are 20 eurocents. Just Voip 9c, DialNow (callthrough only) 10c

I just had 9 out of 10 VoipCheap and JV attempts ring within a few seconds, and the other with a German message about network busy (uncharged)

So don't throw it away yet

I Have tried to call Um with voipbuster. Most of my attempts were not succesful and was also charged many times.....

snaimon · 13-06-2007, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy

Most Betamax brands are 20 eurocents. Just Voip 9c, DialNow (callthrough only) 10c

I just had 9 out of 10 VoipCheap and JV attempts ring within a few seconds, and the other with a German message about network busy (uncharged)

So don't throw it away yet

I agree I wouldn't throw the UM SIM away just yet.

I wrote UM customer service an email asking for recommendations on inexpensive carriers for calling from US. No answer yet. Access from the other side of the pond may be better than from here.

What is a Betamax brand?

As I see it from the FAQ, Just Voip requires computer access. That won't work for all folks trying to reach me.

DialNow does not have a US number. Does have Canadian #s.

Stan

andy · 13-06-2007, 19:03

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Originally Posted by snaimon

What is a Betamax brand?

As I see it from the FAQ, Just Voip requires computer access. That won't work for all folks trying to reach me.

Betamax is about 20 VoIP brands, like Voipbuster, Voipcheap, etc

comparison of tariffs on http://backsla.sh/betamax

You can forward the VoIP account to a destination number, and you can forward a DID number to the SIP address of most of these accounts. IPKall has more or less stopped working for me, but should work when called from a US number sending Caller ID. Or you can try Freedigits. Or there are free ones in some other countries

prion · 14-06-2007, 12:21

CBW introduced new rates from today. UM is now 56 cents.min! The rate almost doubled!

Has anyone managed to receive callback on the Estonian sim or is it me only who has this trouble??

herkdrvr · **TravelSim & CBW -** 14-06-2007, 22:34

So this is a good question... anyone using Travelsim with CBW successfully????

Also, can anyone speak to the reliability of SMS traffic on the TravelSim? The reliability on the UM card is stinko, if you ask me. Thanks!

kupe · 15-06-2007, 17:33

Sadly, it is now cheaper to call the US direct using United Mobile than to go through CBW. Total CBW rate now is $.56/minute, whereas UM rate Europe to US is $.49/minute.

CBW might still have an advantage on a very short call, since UM always tacks on the $.30 setup charge. And of course UM is full-minute billing, which can bite you too.

All in all, sad to see CBW fall by the wayside. ;(

Kupe

tivoboy · **bummer -** 15-06-2007, 23:00

Bummer, I was just about to use this on my trip to china, but at .56$ a minute, it makes no sense.
What about enlinea? Where are they at now?

tivoboy · 15-06-2007, 23:06

But, it does force me to create a reach me work around, for my friends and family in the US.

I have people call my VOIP phone at home, which is direct forwarded to my onesuite account. Then, then are connected directly to onesuite, and press 10#, which auto dials my +423 number, and connects. Onesuite costs .25$ a minute to +423, so that is much less than the .56$ that CBW are now chargin.

So, what card to I get going forward, the number is of no import to me, I just need a fairly cheap card to work.

prion · 16-06-2007, 07:35

How does onesuite bill? Per minute? per second?

dg7feq · 16-06-2007, 09:50

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Originally Posted by prion

How does onesuite bill? Per minute? per second?

onsuite FAQ: We use full-minute increments to calculate your usage, with partial minutes rounded up to the next full minute on each call.

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prion (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Pioneer Posts: 589 Join Date: 01 May 2006 Location: Greece Country:	14-06-2007, 12:21 CBW introduced new rates from today. UM is now 56 cents.min! The rate almost doubled! Has anyone managed to receive callback on the Estonian sim or is it me only who has this trouble??

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herkdrvr (Offline) Member Advanced Member Posts: 50 Join Date: 20 Sep 2005 Country:	TravelSim & CBW - 14-06-2007, 22:34 So this is a good question... anyone using Travelsim with CBW successfully???? Also, can anyone speak to the reliability of SMS traffic on the TravelSim? The reliability on the UM card is stinko, if you ask me. Thanks! Last edited by herkdrvr; 14-06-2007 at 22:48..

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kupe (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Fan Posts: 103 Join Date: 19 Jun 2006 Country:	15-06-2007, 17:33 Sadly, it is now cheaper to call the US direct using United Mobile than to go through CBW. Total CBW rate now is $.56/minute, whereas UM rate Europe to US is $.49/minute. CBW might still have an advantage on a very short call, since UM always tacks on the $.30 setup charge. And of course UM is full-minute billing, which can bite you too. All in all, sad to see CBW fall by the wayside. ;( Kupe

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tivoboy (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Fan Posts: 150 Join Date: 11 Aug 2005 Country:	bummer - 15-06-2007, 23:00 Bummer, I was just about to use this on my trip to china, but at .56$ a minute, it makes no sense. What about enlinea? Where are they at now?

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tivoboy (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Fan Posts: 150 Join Date: 11 Aug 2005 Country:	15-06-2007, 23:06 But, it does force me to create a reach me work around, for my friends and family in the US. I have people call my VOIP phone at home, which is direct forwarded to my onesuite account. Then, then are connected directly to onesuite, and press 10#, which auto dials my +423 number, and connects. Onesuite costs .25$ a minute to +423, so that is much less than the .56$ that CBW are now chargin. So, what card to I get going forward, the number is of no import to me, I just need a fairly cheap card to work.

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prion (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Pioneer Posts: 589 Join Date: 01 May 2006 Location: Greece Country:	16-06-2007, 07:35 How does onesuite bill? Per minute? per second?