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rfranzq · **Free SIM are for people they emailed. -** 23-02-2010, 07:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by petkow

I just read on another forum that they are now giving away free SIM's which come loaded with 5 GBP or 7.50 US$ of call credit.

See: Truphone Local Anywhere - Find out more

Apparantly the promo code to enter is F23T5J, though that may well be a referral code of the person who was mentioning it on that form.

I called them and they said the free SIM promo was for people they sent an email to with the promo code.

petkow · 23-02-2010, 11:48

Ah OK. SO I presume I will not get that free SIM I ordered with that code above, as at least a 1000 people have probably used the same promo code!

**andy** · 23-02-2010, 12:25

hmmm, having just looked back through some emails (to last Wednesday), I think I can confirm that the codes ought to differ

Sophia · 23-02-2010, 19:20

I think you have to make one call a month to keep it active, though I find their site very confusing and vague. Rates go up and down (up, up, up, mostly, actually). At first Canada rates was $.75 per minute and $1 per 1mb data, which was quite good, now it's $1.05/m and almost $3/mb... not so attractive anymore. USA local has gone up from $.10/m to $.15/m as well... anybody got their card yet? Does it work with Google Voice?

**easyroam-** · *Last edited by easyroam-; 26-02-2010 at 16:50..*

Truphone has released there new "LOCAL" sim card. The mobile number used for the UK is now 074088 xxxxx.
This has a FM5 charge band.

This is a higher call rate than there original truphone 079788 number (FM3)

So if you intend to use there data service to logon to truphone or use there roaming service, Looking at there rates as this could work out very expensive. NO FREE ROAMING

BT PRICE PLAN

- -- - Day - Evening - Weekend
fm1 - 12.41 - 11.74 - 3.61
fm2 - 24.01 - 17.03 - 7.65
fm3 -14.53 - 7.84 - 6.97
fm4 -13.33 - 10.84 - 5.88
fm5 -15.44 - 8.03 - 5.01
fm6 -21.54 - 16.11 - 3.93
fm7 -14.91 - 8.41 - 7.15

Just to note that we www.travelsim.co.uk use a FM1 charge band

Sophia · 01-03-2010, 18:30

I received the local sim card a few days ago. I'm happy with it so far, at least you can call and be called

It is roaming on Rogers. A few observations/questions:
- I haven't managed to get data to work. I set it to "use data when roaming", but it won't connect to the Internet at all. I'd like it to work for emergencies... any ideas?
- Google Voice does not work with it, or at least it won't accept the voicemail option. Not a big deal really. I have not tried to call using GV yet.

So far, so good. I always wanted a cellphone without any subscriptions or ties. Here in Canada even prepaid cards force you to top up your card once a month with at LEAST $10, and you get all kinds of extra fees such as 911 access (mandatory fee), and number recognition/voicemail/call waiting (optional).

Now, with these international roaming cards, With these you have only one obligation and that is make one call a month to have it stay active. Now, let's hope Truphone doesn't go belly-up like some others...

**easyroam-** · *Last edited by easyroam-; 04-03-2010 at 15:34..*

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sophia

I received the local sim card a few days ago. I'm happy with it so far, at least you can call and be called

You do know you have a inbound call charge of $0.70 per minute and to call within Canada will be $1.25 per minute.

999, 112, 911 services or any other emergency service is not available

Would a Canadian local sim be a better choice ?

dg7feq · 04-03-2010, 15:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by easyroam-

999, 112, 911 services or any other emergency service is not available

i'm wondering how this could not be available - i mean this even works if you toast your SIM card...

Chris

Sophia · 04-03-2010, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by easyroam-

Would a Canadian local sim be a better choice ?

No!

Even with the obligatory 1 call a month, in that case I only pay $1.05 per minute (not yet $1.25 thank goodness). It seems to calculate by the second as well, so it would probably be less than that.

Apart from that, I hate hate HATE the local companies here, period. I'm a spoiled European! I don't want to be FORCED to pay $10 top-up whether I need it or not, or lose my number! As WELL as pay $0.45 per month obligatory emergency fee, as WELL as tax, as WELL as pay seperately for call waiting, voicemail and call display, never seen such a rip off.

I cannot imagine why 911 would not work, though I have not tested it yet, for obvious reasons. However even without a simcard, it says "emergency calls only", I thought being able to make emergency calls was pretty much a given in any country.

snidely · 05-03-2010, 03:58

Could be wrong, but i thot you could dial 112 or 911 even w.o. a SIM installed.

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petkow (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Pioneer Posts: 683 Join Date: 01 Aug 2006 Location: Madrid Country:	23-02-2010, 11:48 Ah OK. SO I presume I will not get that free SIM I ordered with that code above, as at least a 1000 people have probably used the same promo code!

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andy (Offline) Moderator Prepaid President Posts: 1,951 Join Date: 10 Dec 2004 Country:	23-02-2010, 12:25 hmmm, having just looked back through some emails (to last Wednesday), I think I can confirm that the codes ought to differ

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Sophia (Offline) Member Advanced Member Posts: 59 Join Date: 20 Jan 2010 Country:	23-02-2010, 19:20 I think you have to make one call a month to keep it active, though I find their site very confusing and vague. Rates go up and down (up, up, up, mostly, actually). At first Canada rates was $.75 per minute and $1 per 1mb data, which was quite good, now it's $1.05/m and almost $3/mb... not so attractive anymore. USA local has gone up from $.10/m to $.15/m as well... anybody got their card yet? Does it work with Google Voice? Last edited by Sophia; 23-02-2010 at 19:25..

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easyroam- (Offline) DEALER Prepaid Fan Posts: 108 Join Date: 01 Oct 2007 Country:	Truphone new 07408 sim card - 26-02-2010, 15:51 Truphone has released there new "LOCAL" sim card. The mobile number used for the UK is now 074088 xxxxx. This has a FM5 charge band. This is a higher call rate than there original truphone 079788 number (FM3) So if you intend to use there data service to logon to truphone or use there roaming service, Looking at there rates as this could work out very expensive. NO FREE ROAMING BT PRICE PLAN - -- - Day - Evening - Weekend fm1 - 12.41 - 11.74 - 3.61 fm2 - 24.01 - 17.03 - 7.65 fm3 -14.53 - 7.84 - 6.97 fm4 -13.33 - 10.84 - 5.88 fm5 -15.44 - 8.03 - 5.01 fm6 -21.54 - 16.11 - 3.93 fm7 -14.91 - 8.41 - 7.15 Just to note that we www.travelsim.co.uk use a FM1 charge band Mobile phones: Nokia N96 (8GB) - Nokia 6230 - (test phone) Huawei sms/text Gateway - 2 x Ericsson GSM Gateways (back-up) Sim cards: 3 network - Orange UK - Manx 07624 Office: Panasonic KX-TDA100 - Citel IP Extender for remote teleworkers - Dataflex ISDN Voip Gateway - Vega50 ISDN Voip Gateway - Cisco 2900 Switch - Grandstream 8 channel Last edited by easyroam-; 26-02-2010 at 16:50..

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Sophia (Offline) Member Advanced Member Posts: 59 Join Date: 20 Jan 2010 Country:	01-03-2010, 18:30 I received the local sim card a few days ago. I'm happy with it so far, at least you can call and be called It is roaming on Rogers. A few observations/questions: - I haven't managed to get data to work. I set it to "use data when roaming", but it won't connect to the Internet at all. I'd like it to work for emergencies... any ideas? - Google Voice does not work with it, or at least it won't accept the voicemail option. Not a big deal really. I have not tried to call using GV yet. So far, so good. I always wanted a cellphone without any subscriptions or ties. Here in Canada even prepaid cards force you to top up your card once a month with at LEAST $10, and you get all kinds of extra fees such as 911 access (mandatory fee), and number recognition/voicemail/call waiting (optional). Now, with these international roaming cards, With these you have only one obligation and that is make one call a month to have it stay active. Now, let's hope Truphone doesn't go belly-up like some others...

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snidely (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 350 Join Date: 09 May 2005 Location: Berkeley, California and Miami Country:	05-03-2010, 03:58 Could be wrong, but i thot you could dial 112 or 911 even w.o. a SIM installed. Primarily uses my grandfathered U.S. T-M phone when traveling - 29¢/min. incoming in many countries. [Had to give this up last year when I changed plans.] Now also make usee of T-M's UMA/wifi free calling from any place in the world w. access to wifi. Wife uses BB 8900, I use BB 9700, both UMA capable. U.S. T-Mobile unlimited minutes - $40/mo. BB is $20 extra + $5 for SMS.