Mexico prepaid SIM

petkow · 25-03-2010, 12:31

Thanks Rob. That is all very good news. In any case for my friends useage, I only plan on setting up the data for connecting the Voipbuster Java client to its server for triggering callback calls. That will only be a few Kilobytes at a time max!

The other info will be very useful for my next trip. I wish I had configured it earlier on my trip. When I asked about GPRS data useage and APN configuations in the Telcel shop, the vegetable behind the counter told me that GPRS useage in Mexico gets charged by the minute and not by the kB and it costs something in the order of 10 pesos per minute. I didn't believe this for one second. But as I was pushed for time I ended up using my UK o2 SIM in roaming, which wasn't too expensive actually for the tiny amounts I was using.

RTuesday · 26-03-2010, 02:40

The deadline for registering phones is being extended by a year (to 2011).

What a surprise. Must be pure coincidence the phone companies are owned by powerful people.

Rob

petkow · 26-03-2010, 09:58

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Originally Posted by petkow

... data for connecting the Voipbuster Java client to its server for triggering callback calls. That will only be a few Kilobytes at a time max!
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OT.. but.. quick question: Is anybody else having problems installing the Java app from gsm.voipbuster.com at the moment? It seems to download OK, but then it gets chucked out due to a security issue, with a message saying contact the distributor.

mingelli · 27-03-2010, 16:41

It has been a few days now that I am not charged anymore to receive calls (international and domestic) and was also able to use it with a callback system to make outbound calls. Wonderful it works as expected.

petkow · 27-03-2010, 22:59

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Originally Posted by mingelli

It has been a few days now that I am not charged anymore to receive calls (international and domestic) and was also able to use it with a callback system to make outbound calls. Wonderful it works as expected.

That is good! Though perhaps if you have time, you should try drop into an office and ask why you were charged in the past, and get a refund!

mingelli · 31-03-2010, 17:52

The days I was charged the incoming calls the network was vey weak so I susspect it was picking up the signal from a neighboring cell area (lada) so I was charged.
On a diffrent issue if I buy a 100 pesos recarga you know how log it will last (60 days or less)?

RTuesday · 01-04-2010, 06:04

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Originally Posted by mingelli

On a diffrent issue if I buy a 100 pesos recarga you know how log it will last (60 days or less)?

The recharges of 100 pesos and all higher amounts are valid 60 days. The 50 pesos is only 30 days.

When you buy 200 pesos or more (at a time) you get bonus amounts added ("saldo de regalo"), the exact amount varies with promotions. That "gift" balance can only be used for calls to other Telcel numbers and for texts (and possibly by-the-kB GPRS), so is of limited use for you (or for me).

babble · **Telcel WAP APN configuration -** 27-09-2010, 12:21

APN: wap.itelcel.com
username: iesgprs
password: iesgprs2002
primary DNS: 0.0.0.0
secondary DNS: 0.0.0.0

WAP Gateway IP Address: 148.233.151.240

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petkow (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Pioneer Posts: 696 Join Date: 01 Aug 2006 Location: Madrid Country:	25-03-2010, 12:31 Thanks Rob. That is all very good news. In any case for my friends useage, I only plan on setting up the data for connecting the Voipbuster Java client to its server for triggering callback calls. That will only be a few Kilobytes at a time max! The other info will be very useful for my next trip. I wish I had configured it earlier on my trip. When I asked about GPRS data useage and APN configuations in the Telcel shop, the vegetable behind the counter told me that GPRS useage in Mexico gets charged by the minute and not by the kB and it costs something in the order of 10 pesos per minute. I didn't believe this for one second. But as I was pushed for time I ended up using my UK o2 SIM in roaming, which wasn't too expensive actually for the tiny amounts I was using.

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RTuesday (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 344 Join Date: 28 Mar 2005 Location: See flag Country:	26-03-2010, 02:40 The deadline for registering phones is being extended by a year (to 2011). What a surprise. Must be pure coincidence the phone companies are owned by powerful people. Rob

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mingelli (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Fan Posts: 149 Join Date: 22 Mar 2009 Location: Italy roaming on my yacht Country:	27-03-2010, 16:41 It has been a few days now that I am not charged anymore to receive calls (international and domestic) and was also able to use it with a callback system to make outbound calls. Wonderful it works as expected.

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mingelli (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Fan Posts: 149 Join Date: 22 Mar 2009 Location: Italy roaming on my yacht Country:	31-03-2010, 17:52 The days I was charged the incoming calls the network was vey weak so I susspect it was picking up the signal from a neighboring cell area (lada) so I was charged. On a diffrent issue if I buy a 100 pesos recarga you know how log it will last (60 days or less)?

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babble (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Fan Posts: 115 Join Date: 11 Oct 2007 Country:	Telcel WAP APN configuration - 27-09-2010, 12:21 APN: wap.itelcel.com username: iesgprs password: iesgprs2002 primary DNS: 0.0.0.0 secondary DNS: 0.0.0.0 WAP Gateway IP Address: 148.233.151.240