Is Maxroam working? - Page 3

Bossman · 13-03-2009, 23:40

GadgetKen, your information explains why outgoing calls fail. Do you know if they charge for the "balance Check/system" number 1966. I sent an sms to this number to check my balance, and it looks like I was charged for it. I have not made or received any call but my balance has gone down by at least 1 euro.So, I think it's the balance check. I am asuming you knew how much you were charged ny checking via the phone right. Since online billing is not functional yet.

I hope they can pull it off too. It looks like they were caught by surprise by their carrier, and they had to rush to get the sims out.

MATHA531 · 14-03-2009, 01:49

So of course, we now have maxroam (and probably celtek if it's still operating) now charge for incoming calls, now charge you for outgoing calls even if they're not completed, charge you to check your balance.

It was claimed when they first came out, they would revolutionize roaming.

We also have a deceased O9, a deceased Yakie.

Easy roam back from the dead but still charging an annual fee.

United Mobile which charges a set up fee for all incoming calls, even "free" ones......

I guess the revolution maxroam claimed was coming has expired with hardly a whimper. But I agree, I'm just a cheapskate.

CellRider · **Has anyone gotton the new Maxroam SIMs to work in the US -** 14-03-2009, 17:22

I also just receieved a new SIM and all I can do in the US is receive calls, send\receive texts or check my balance. I have tried everything in the new users guide plus all the suggestions back and forth with support. No matter what I get either call failed or user not accepting calls. All this on the ATT -Cingular network. Has anyone progressed further.

Bossman · 14-03-2009, 18:25

Yes. I am able to make outgoing calls using the alternate format suggested above.

*182*001*******# command

Check your balance, it probably has dwindled a little due to all those failed attempts

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Originally Posted by CellRider

I also just receieved a new SIM and all I can do in the US is receive calls, send\receive texts or check my balance. I have tried everything in the new users guide plus all the suggestions back and forth with support. No matter what I get either call failed or user not accepting calls. All this on the ATT -Cingular network. Has anyone progressed further.

CellRider · 16-03-2009, 21:34

Thanks I finnaly got it to work. Not quite the service I thought I was buying. The should have never sold me the service noing that most of the features where changing and not available. They still have the old info up selling as is. I mainly bought it fot the US number that is still not available. Anyone try GeoSim? Any better luck with them?

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Originally Posted by Bossman

Yes. I am able to make outgoing calls using the alternate format suggested above.

*182*001*******# command

Check your balance, it probably has dwindled a little due to all those failed attempts

PhotoJim · 14-03-2009, 02:59

It's difficult to come up with a solution that has reasonable rates in many countries. That's what we want, but it requires a lot of coordination to pull it off.

Although the rates are increasing, I still find them to be reasonable. You can save money by using individual SIMs in each country, but it's also a lot of logistical bother and, unless you use the SIMs frequently, unnecessary expense to keep them alive.

GadgetKen · 14-03-2009, 04:35

Bossman, looks like I was charged half a Euro each for 2 incomplete AT&T USA phone calls using the direct dial callback method that played a voice error message and 1.01 Euros for a successful T-Mobile USA outgoing callback call using the alternate *182*number# method. Was not charged (at least yet, don't know if some charges are delayed) for the BAL check to 1966 on either T-Mobile or AT&T...your mileage may vary. With any new mobile phone service, I always run tests even though I know I will get charged airtime....I figure it's worth a few dollars or euros to find out whether something works properly and if there are any peculiarities I should know before traveling.
Even though they charge for incomplete calls (I was warned about this before puchasing MaxRoam so it's no surprise) and the dialing method is cumbersome on my mobile phone, the rates will likely be well below either postpaid international roaming calls using a US sim chip or most hotel international landline call charges.
I hope they can work out the bugs with their new Belgian sim chips. In their favor they do answer questions on their online help system promptly, and they did replace their Israeli sim chips with Belgian ones promptly and without charge (more than I can say for my dead Yackie or BuyTel sim chips).

MATHA531 · 14-03-2009, 09:26

How about e-kit passport? Available on ebay for $20 with $10 credit...free reception in the usual places in Europe but 49¢/minute US outgoing? (Don't know if there's a set up fee for calls)

prion · 14-03-2009, 12:08

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Originally Posted by MATHA531

How about e-kit passport? Available on ebay for $20 with $10 credit...free reception in the usual places in Europe but 49¢/minute US outgoing? (Don't know if there's a set up fee for calls)

setup fee is 0,25 per outgoing call. This also applies for incoming calls outside the free zone.

MATHA531 · 14-03-2009, 12:25

Annual fee on e-kit?

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Bossman (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Professionist Posts: 1,257 Join Date: 22 Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Country:	13-03-2009, 23:40 GadgetKen, your information explains why outgoing calls fail. Do you know if they charge for the "balance Check/system" number 1966. I sent an sms to this number to check my balance, and it looks like I was charged for it. I have not made or received any call but my balance has gone down by at least 1 euro.So, I think it's the balance check. I am asuming you knew how much you were charged ny checking via the phone right. Since online billing is not functional yet. I hope they can pull it off too. It looks like they were caught by surprise by their carrier, and they had to rush to get the sims out. Phones: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Samsung Galaxy A50, ASUS zenfone 3, Sim cards: AT&T (Contract), 3 UK, Piranha Mobile

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MATHA531 (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Specialist Posts: 869 Join Date: 15 Oct 2004 Country:	14-03-2009, 01:49 So of course, we now have maxroam (and probably celtek if it's still operating) now charge for incoming calls, now charge you for outgoing calls even if they're not completed, charge you to check your balance. It was claimed when they first came out, they would revolutionize roaming. We also have a deceased O9, a deceased Yakie. Easy roam back from the dead but still charging an annual fee. United Mobile which charges a set up fee for all incoming calls, even "free" ones...... I guess the revolution maxroam claimed was coming has expired with hardly a whimper. But I agree, I'm just a cheapskate.

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CellRider (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 9 Join Date: 14 Mar 2009 Country:	Has anyone gotton the new Maxroam SIMs to work in the US - 14-03-2009, 17:22 I also just receieved a new SIM and all I can do in the US is receive calls, send\receive texts or check my balance. I have tried everything in the new users guide plus all the suggestions back and forth with support. No matter what I get either call failed or user not accepting calls. All this on the ATT -Cingular network. Has anyone progressed further.

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PhotoJim (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 389 Join Date: 10 Dec 2006 Location: Regina, SK, CA Country:	14-03-2009, 02:59 It's difficult to come up with a solution that has reasonable rates in many countries. That's what we want, but it requires a lot of coordination to pull it off. Although the rates are increasing, I still find them to be reasonable. You can save money by using individual SIMs in each country, but it's also a lot of logistical bother and, unless you use the SIMs frequently, unnecessary expense to keep them alive. CA: SaskTel, Wind postpaid; Rogers, Bell postpaid iPad flex plans; US: T-Mobile postpaid data, prepaid voice; PureTalk (AT&T MVNO) prepaid voice/data; AT&T prepaid iPad plan Hardware: Too much but notably iPhone 5, iPad Mini Retina LTE, Moto G LTE (N.A. version), iPhone 4. All unlocked.

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GadgetKen (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 342 Join Date: 14 Dec 2004 Location: Connecticut, USA Country:	14-03-2009, 04:35 Bossman, looks like I was charged half a Euro each for 2 incomplete AT&T USA phone calls using the direct dial callback method that played a voice error message and 1.01 Euros for a successful T-Mobile USA outgoing callback call using the alternate 182number# method. Was not charged (at least yet, don't know if some charges are delayed) for the BAL check to 1966 on either T-Mobile or AT&T...your mileage may vary. With any new mobile phone service, I always run tests even though I know I will get charged airtime....I figure it's worth a few dollars or euros to find out whether something works properly and if there are any peculiarities I should know before traveling. Even though they charge for incomplete calls (I was warned about this before puchasing MaxRoam so it's no surprise) and the dialing method is cumbersome on my mobile phone, the rates will likely be well below either postpaid international roaming calls using a US sim chip or most hotel international landline call charges. I hope they can work out the bugs with their new Belgian sim chips. In their favor they do answer questions on their online help system promptly, and they did replace their Israeli sim chips with Belgian ones promptly and without charge (more than I can say for my dead Yackie or BuyTel sim chips). Phones/Wireless Devices: Doogee S90, Isatphone Pro, Amazon Kindle 3G, SkyRoam MiFi device, Karma MiFi device, AT&T Liberate MiFi device Sim Cards: T-Mobile (Mint), AT&T (Mifi device or Kindle), Koko Satphone: InMarSat Broadband US Wireless Data: AT&T postpaid, Sprint (Karma Mobility prepaid) Broadband International Data: SkyRoam VOIP: Skype

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MATHA531 (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Specialist Posts: 869 Join Date: 15 Oct 2004 Country:	14-03-2009, 09:26 How about e-kit passport? Available on ebay for $20 with $10 credit...free reception in the usual places in Europe but 49¢/minute US outgoing? (Don't know if there's a set up fee for calls)

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MATHA531 (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Specialist Posts: 869 Join Date: 15 Oct 2004 Country:	14-03-2009, 12:25 Annual fee on e-kit?