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Forum: Germany 20-03-2010, 11:58
Replies: 30
Views: 13,939
Posted By herkdrvr
Super, thanks much!

Super, thanks much!
Forum: Germany 20-03-2010, 07:28
Replies: 30
Views: 13,939
Posted By herkdrvr
Valid Period

Okay, I got the FONIC card as it appeared to meet my needs in Germany. Can you or anyone help me to understand when the time on the card expires?

The FONIC activation is changed slightly from...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-11-2009, 19:40
Replies: 109
Views: 48,393
Posted By herkdrvr
Um +44???

Any news on these sim cards? Great that the +423's are working and hope the +44 numbers will also start to work.
Forum: Europe 01-11-2009, 17:27
Replies: 1
Views: 3,470
Posted By herkdrvr
TIM RicariCard

Anyone know how to get a RicariCard for a TIM prepaid if outside of Italy? Thanks!
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-05-2009, 10:30
Replies: 173
Views: 51,309
Posted By herkdrvr
Does anyone have any good intel on why they're...

Does anyone have any good intel on why they're down? It seems odd that their +44 platform is down for such a long time. This sounds more like a failure to pay bills rather then a technical glitch.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-07-2008, 13:13
Replies: 9
Views: 3,874
Posted By herkdrvr
This was Adana, Turkey. I haven't used it much...

This was Adana, Turkey. I haven't used it much relying on my TravelSim card. But it seems that is getting less reliable for incoming calls and really difficult with Enlinea callback.

I travel...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-07-2008, 08:51
Replies: 9
Views: 3,874
Posted By herkdrvr
Help Remembering an Int'l Sim

There were some postings for an global sim card from the UK (I think they were a rebranded o2 card)... the costs were higher then most other global sim cards discussed here, but the card seemed...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-11-2007, 12:53
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By herkdrvr
Hong Kong and UM+

Doesn't work. Locked on to CSL briefly but not even long enough to make a call. I've switched over to TravelSim, which works everywhere and quite well. I only transfered over a remaining balance...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-09-2007, 11:44
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By herkdrvr
Well never mind... I went through and clicked on...

Well never mind... I went through and clicked on every single link on every page under "My Account" and finally found the link to activate. They really don't make this easy, do they?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-09-2007, 11:20
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By herkdrvr
Activating The New SIM

Anyone have any idea how to activate the UM+ card? I got mine some time ago when it was a free upgrade, and it's "registered" (because it won't allow me to register the number, saying it's already...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-08-2007, 16:22
Replies: 7
Views: 2,764
Posted By herkdrvr
Just got an email from CBW... "We have been...

Just got an email from CBW...

"We have been experiencing ongoing problems with our Estonia
mobile route. The only solution requires a rate change that would
make using that route too expensive...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-08-2007, 06:28
Replies: 7
Views: 2,764
Posted By herkdrvr
Might not be a bad idea. But for those thinking...

Might not be a bad idea. But for those thinking of switching to TravelSim... so far I like all the features, although I'm very surprised it doesn't work on my phone and I have to go through the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-08-2007, 19:20
Replies: 7
Views: 2,764
Posted By herkdrvr
Phooey, then CBW isn't working with TravelSim, at...

Phooey, then CBW isn't working with TravelSim, at least not in Luxembourg. Hope it works down the road (Netherlands, UAE, etc.)
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-08-2007, 18:20
Replies: 7
Views: 2,764
Posted By herkdrvr
TravelSim & CBW - Do They Play Nice?

Okay, just starting to use the TravelSim card. Right off the bat, doesn't work with CBW. I've been using CBW with the UM card for some years, so I know it works and I know how to use it. However I...
Forum: Italy 18-08-2007, 17:45
Replies: 27
Views: 10,114
Posted By herkdrvr
Probably the best rates and use is to buy one...

Probably the best rates and use is to buy one there, especially if she's not leaving Italy or at least not for any length of time. Good luck
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-08-2007, 17:44
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By herkdrvr
Nevermind... heard from home it arrived. Thanks...

Nevermind... heard from home it arrived. Thanks to those that answered.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-08-2007, 14:39
Replies: 6
Views: 3,700
Posted By herkdrvr
Seems like you're right. However I know you can...

Seems like you're right. However I know you can send/receive with a UK Vodofone number as my company uses them for their business PDA and I can send/recieve with no problem. Makes sense since they...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-08-2007, 07:00
Replies: 6
Views: 3,700
Posted By herkdrvr
May have answered my own question. It appears...

May have answered my own question. It appears Verizon doesn't play with any number in Estonia. Figures.... they are lousy when it comes to overseas stuff (GSM vs. CDMA, etc.). Cripe, just what I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-08-2007, 06:50
Replies: 6
Views: 3,700
Posted By herkdrvr
Hi all... okay, any experience with TravelSim...

Hi all... okay, any experience with TravelSim and Verizon SMS? I've finally got mine activated. I was able to send an SMS to myself via the web but have been unable to send an SMS between my VZW...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-08-2007, 06:22
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By herkdrvr
Okay, it's been 18 days since I orderd my UM+...

Okay, it's been 18 days since I orderd my UM+ free upgrade. Nothing received yet. Didn't sound like it took most of you this long to get the card. Any word that they've stopped shipping or are...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-08-2007, 09:08
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By herkdrvr
Sounds like the thing to do is keep using the old...

Sounds like the thing to do is keep using the old card until they get this thing fixed! Or better yet, I think I'll try my TravelSim card until this gets fixed!
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-07-2007, 17:30
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By herkdrvr
China Use

I can speak to this directly as I use the +423 extensively in China. Yes, it works but at least once every trip it just won't work. Usually if you wait for an hour or so it will start to work...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-07-2007, 09:30
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By herkdrvr
Vonage?

Anyone know the cost per minute using Vonage to this new UM+ number?

I'm very disappointed China went from free incoming to some insane amount. That is one of the places I must frequent for...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-07-2007, 18:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,906
Posted By herkdrvr
You're kidding?!?!?! Here I just got mine in the...

You're kidding?!?!?! Here I just got mine in the mail (TravelSim). Does it work if you trigger a call via the internet?

I had problems in China a few days ago. I could trigger the call back, no...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-07-2007, 05:19
Replies: 32
Views: 8,978
Posted By herkdrvr
Why would T-Mobile block +423 numbers? I don't...

Why would T-Mobile block +423 numbers? I don't doubt your story, it just seems odd. Anyway, maybe the answer is to adios UM for another prepaid?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-07-2007, 14:35
Replies: 17
Views: 5,959
Posted By herkdrvr
I'm not sure, but you can probably ask them from...

I'm not sure, but you can probably ask them from their website, 3utelecom. I think you have to call a US Number and then input your number from there. Not sure if that would be any cheaper if you...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 14-07-2007, 12:59
Replies: 2
Views: 2,534
Posted By herkdrvr
CBW Pricing Question

I'm in China and the CBW site won't come up for some reason. Can anyone give me the rate using CBW with a Travelsim (Estonia #) to the US? Thanks in advance.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-07-2007, 12:21
Replies: 17
Views: 5,959
Posted By herkdrvr
Cheap Calls to +423

Just a note, my wife calls me on my UM number via 3uTelecom. It's $.109 US and is oddly cheaper then calling to a Travelsim # ($.169). Much better then using the regular land line, and even cheaper...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-07-2007, 04:51
Replies: 17
Views: 5,959
Posted By herkdrvr
Yeah, I spoke without thinking. I've known it...

Yeah, I spoke without thinking. I've known it doesn't work in New Zealand 'cause they don't have an agreement with Vodafone.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-07-2007, 16:45
Replies: 42
Views: 13,161
Posted By herkdrvr
UM Customer Service

I've been reporting the unreliable service in Australia for the UM card, both here and to UM directly. I've had an open case number for a couple of months now. Here's the most recent reply....

I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-07-2007, 16:41
Replies: 17
Views: 5,959
Posted By herkdrvr
Sms?

I've found in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium, the UM card works very well (very reliable). Can't speak to the costs as I only use it to call the US. However, I'm wondering if it would be...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-07-2007, 06:00
Replies: 10
Views: 4,854
Posted By herkdrvr
Okay, what is the passport? I've looked into...

Okay, what is the passport? I've looked into Vodafone in some of the countries I visit and the best product seems to be out of Germany. But its very pricey for calls outside of Germany, and even UM...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-07-2007, 00:25
Replies: 10
Views: 4,854
Posted By herkdrvr
And It Doesn't Work In AU

For over two months, my UM sim hasn't worked in Australia. Oh, they tell me each time I gripe it works, but I can't even check my balance. Used to work pretty well but just recently stopped...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-06-2007, 11:55
Replies: 6
Views: 3,700
Posted By herkdrvr
Travelsim & SMS - Reliable?

Looks like I'm going to change from UM to Travelsim, but am curious if the SMS features are reliable? Can anyone speak from experience? I will utilize it mostly in Australia, China, UAE, and...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-06-2007, 22:34
Replies: 21
Views: 7,028
Posted By herkdrvr
TravelSim & CBW

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...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-06-2007, 12:06
Replies: 21
Views: 7,028
Posted By herkdrvr
Callback World & United Mobile - Changes

I've been unable to trigger a call back to my United Mobile sim for several days now. I emailed Callback World and got this response:

"The Liechtenstein route has a lot of problems at the moment...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-05-2007, 03:56
Replies: 0
Views: 1,792
Posted By herkdrvr
United Mobile and Australia

Anyone using in Australia? Any problems? I can't get even an account balance and I've never had a problem here before. Thanks.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-04-2007, 02:30
Replies: 49
Views: 19,458
Posted By herkdrvr
Update?

Its been over a month since the last posting. Just wondering how CelTrek is working out for the users? I have a UM card but would love to get something a bit cheaper or at least that has more...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-04-2007, 10:17
Replies: 10
Views: 4,509
Posted By herkdrvr
Okay, what is the "pin2dest" feature? I'm...

Okay, what is the "pin2dest" feature? I'm currently unable to access my callbackworld account as they've changed their method of getting in (I don't normally access my account and its been probably...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-04-2007, 08:44
Replies: 28
Views: 11,637
Posted By herkdrvr
SMS Actually Working?

I was glad to see the new SMS rates and it almost sounded like they've made it more reliable. However, I've yet to get an SMS through to anyone. I haven't tried a lot, but the few times I've tried...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-01-2007, 03:15
Replies: 14
Views: 6,428
Posted By herkdrvr
United Mobile - China Problems

Second month in a row problems connecting in China. Customer Service response was pretty quick but they claim their is a network problem in China. So the bottom line is it doesn't work in China...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-11-2006, 23:41
Replies: 16
Views: 6,167
Posted By herkdrvr
I can't seem to get www.globalsimcard.co.uk up to...

I can't seem to get www.globalsimcard.co.uk up to check it out. Any ideas if its working or not? Still an option? I use the United Mobile and enjoy it very much but would like to get a number that...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-03-2006, 19:52
Replies: 13
Views: 4,756
Posted By herkdrvr
I've been using CBW in Europe the last week. ...

I've been using CBW in Europe the last week. Seems to still be working pretty good. It still doesn't work worth a hoot in China and other parts of Asia. Spotty in Australia.

Can someone give me...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-01-2006, 17:39
Replies: 25
Views: 8,738
Posted By herkdrvr
What is CLIR? Thanks.

What is CLIR? Thanks.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-01-2006, 05:23
Replies: 5
Views: 4,108
Posted By herkdrvr
Maybe its my luck, but for the last two weeks,...

Maybe its my luck, but for the last two weeks, CBW is really highly unreliable. It used to work pretty well in Germany but now can't even get call backs here. Hopeless in the rest of the world. ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-01-2006, 05:22
Replies: 29
Views: 8,978
Posted By herkdrvr
I know its not a CBW thread and I'll probably...

I know its not a CBW thread and I'll probably post this elsewhere, but....

CBW is really highly unreliable lately. It used to work pretty well in Germany but now can't even get call backs here. ...
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