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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-02-2012, 19:16
Replies: 13
Views: 9,035
Posted By snidely
We'll be using Truphone in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam

Last time we used it was 11 months ago. Thought they would have cut us off - for non-use. Phone still active w. some credit on it. Added some $.
Rates for incoming are 51 cents/min. in all 3...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-01-2012, 03:18
Replies: 11
Views: 9,652
Posted By snidely
IF you have a Blackberry, you might be able to...

IF you have a Blackberry, you might be able to get a plan that allows you to recv./send unlimited emails in all the countries you mentioned (and most lst and 2nd world countries) for very few pounds....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-09-2011, 00:58
Replies: 5
Views: 2,880
Posted By snidely
Anybody here use xcomglobal.com?

They rent a SIM w. a "MiFI" unit w. "unlimited" data. It appears that they may use diff. SIM cards in some of the 67 countries they serve.

$15/day. It does allow voice via VOIP apps. If you...
Forum: Europe 28-08-2011, 02:17
Replies: 9
Views: 4,047
Posted By snidely
What is situation when roaming from one EU country to another (and UK)?

I haven't really kept up. It has appeared that in the last few years the "authorities" had made carriers greatly reduce roaming costs.
I would assume, at some point, roaming charges would be...
Forum: Europe 09-07-2011, 04:20
Replies: 6
Views: 2,812
Posted By snidely
Would non EU citizens simply be able to buy a...

Would non EU citizens simply be able to buy a pre-paid SIM from a EU carrier and use it to roam anywhere in the EU? Can that be done now?

...mike
Forum: Europe 06-07-2011, 23:00
Replies: 6
Views: 2,812
Posted By snidely
Major Roaming Reductions Coming-From NY Times July 6 - Front Page Business Section

This sounds MAJOR to me. I'm not sure how this would affect U.S. users. It sounds like it only affects customers of carriers in the EU. I assume that all Americans would have to do is get any...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-04-2011, 05:41
Replies: 16
Views: 6,720
Posted By snidely
There aren't any regional carriers i know of in...

There aren't any regional carriers i know of in Wa., Or. or Calif. There are vast geographic areas where no one has service. All the major hiways are covered, and all cities of any size.
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-04-2011, 18:13
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By snidely
You are right - should have had a friend make a...

You are right - should have had a friend make a test call. Could have had wife call me from one of our BBerry phones. And, didn't make notice what systems it had logged in in either country.
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-04-2011, 04:26
Replies: 128
Views: 70,601
Posted By snidely
Review of Truphone

Thanks to a member here - I learned that there were new unlocked quad-band phones with Truphone SIMS on Ebay going for about $24. There was $15 in prepaid credits on the SIM.
We spent two...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-03-2011, 17:12
Replies: 18
Views: 6,393
Posted By snidely
You can use a BBerry anywhere. You just wouldn't...

You can use a BBerry anywhere. You just wouldn't have the BB features via Abroadband. HOWEVER, many (most?) BB users in the world can add on a feature where you you get unlimited email anywhere you...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-03-2011, 16:58
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By snidely
That makes sense. Also, they should count it as...

That makes sense. Also, they should count it as a single "session" if you lose signal and reconnect within 2 or 3 minutes.

...mike
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-03-2011, 00:06
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By snidely
What is the definition of a "session"? If you...

What is the definition of a "session"? If you were going to make a series of calls, is that one session or several? Or, if you do a Google search and click on a series of links - is that one long...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-03-2011, 21:25
Replies: 13
Views: 7,138
Posted By snidely
That's 2 weeks too late for us. Will be there...

That's 2 weeks too late for us. Will be there next week. I know France is on their list to do as well - but it will probably be after we will be there in June.
Obviously I don't need to use...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-03-2011, 03:49
Replies: 13
Views: 7,138
Posted By snidely
About to use a Truphone SIM

Between UMA and unlimited email, I've managed without prepaid or an "international" card for the past couple years. I would have bought an abroadband data card, if they didn't restrict sales to EU...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-03-2011, 21:39
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By snidely
Chris - Sounds like you got the same results...

Chris -
Sounds like you got the same results as Tux. Basically, 2 min. +/- per mb. Using this SIM for voice would pay in some cases. I don't know how/why they made the statement on their...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-03-2011, 20:00
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By snidely
Tux - Thanks for quick reply. Why pay the...

Tux -
Thanks for quick reply. Why pay the extra amount if they ship DHL on "standard". We would use it with a Blackberry using UMA over wifi. We would insert the SIM into a Zoom We3G 4520 Radio...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-03-2011, 16:11
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By snidely
Tux - We will be waiting for your review. ...

Tux -
We will be waiting for your review. What kind of delivery option did you use? I am thinking of using the "express" (DHL) option and gamble by having them send it to our hotel in Spain. ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-03-2011, 23:32
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By snidely
They seem to say different things in diff....

They seem to say different things in diff. places.
Quote from website:
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Fast delivery with DHL
We will send your abroadband package by standard parcel post. Choose express delivery to have...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-03-2011, 16:05
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By snidely
No Answer at phone at Abroadband

Tried a few times between 4:25 and 4:50PM their time. Will try again in morning. The phone number they show on their web site is a MOBILE number - 19 cents/min to call via Google Voice. The web...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-03-2011, 11:15
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By snidely
Frustration reigns! One place on their web site...

Frustration reigns! One place on their web site says they ship to any of the 53 countries they provide service. That includes the U.S. Another place indicates you can go online and implies you...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-03-2011, 23:25
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By snidely
Thanks to some private hand-holding from Stu -...

Thanks to some private hand-holding from Stu - this is what I've come up with:
Stu suggested the "Zoom we3g-4520 Radio Modem". It is on Amazon and elsewhere. You just stick the SIM card in and...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-03-2011, 18:23
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By snidely
Here is the message I get on my BB when I attempt...

Here is the message I get on my BB when I attempt to log on to skype.com/m:
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Sorry, Skype mobile™ is not available for your phone.

Upgrade to one of Verizon's best-selling BlackBerry® and...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-03-2011, 02:50
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By snidely
Well, it looks like Skype is now totally locked...

Well, it looks like Skype is now totally locked to Verizon in the U.S.. When I went to their web site they only mention Verizon phones. I tried downloading it to my 3G Blackberry on TMobile and...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-03-2011, 02:26
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By snidely
Chris - I need a little hand holding here<G>. ...

Chris - I need a little hand holding here<G>. Would is there a Skype client for the BB? And what is a "client"? Is that the same thing as an "app"? Can you recommend a "client" that would work...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-02-2011, 19:33
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By snidely
Even at that, it could be worth while to set up a...

Even at that, it could be worth while to set up a "system" to route calls via "something" like Skype. I am not sophisticated enuf to do that - but could follow instructions if someone posted how to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-02-2011, 05:39
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By snidely
Andy - Definitely sounds that this would be the...

Andy - Definitely sounds that this would be the way to make low cost voice calls. Since they just started selling product 11 days ago, there don't seem to be any reviews out there yet. I am not...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-02-2011, 23:42
Replies: 18
Views: 6,393
Posted By snidely
Abroadband seems to have the cheapest data, by...

Abroadband seems to have the cheapest data, by far.(less than $1/mb) Truphone has $2.17/mb data rates in the places you will go and also has voice rates that are "reasonable", but some others would...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-02-2011, 18:52
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By snidely
Chris - So, it sounds like this SIM might...

Chris -
So, it sounds like this SIM might be suitable for roaming for voice as well as inexpensive data. They cover 50 countries, most of Europe and the main places in Asia. Except for U.S....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 25-02-2011, 23:30
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By snidely
If that's the case, then it would pay to use this...

If that's the case, then it would pay to use this SIM for voice calls as well. Am I overlooking anything? Which would be the best/easiest method to use? Skype? Someone else? I assume someone...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 25-02-2011, 03:33
Replies: 65
Views: 32,669
Posted By snidely
Could you put the SIM in a BlackBerry which is...

Could you put the SIM in a BlackBerry which is easy to tether to a computer - thus using your phone as a modem?
I should know the answer - but how much data per minute does a voice call use -...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-02-2011, 02:22
Replies: 3
Views: 3,631
Posted By snidely
Data Charges to be regulated when roaming EU?

From today's NY Times

Europe Seeks Ways to Lower Data Roaming Charges
By KEVIN J. O’BRIEN
Published: February 14, 2011



BARCELONA — The European telecommunications commissioner...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-02-2011, 06:04
Replies: 2
Views: 2,678
Posted By snidely
Welcome to the forum. They make their...

Welcome to the forum.
They make their money because the caller is paying a large premium to call them. In fact, the cost to dial a +372 SIM was/is so high that some long distance carriers (at...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-01-2011, 07:19
Replies: 25
Views: 15,833
Posted By snidely
T-Mobile U.S. has an unlimited BB Email plan that...

T-Mobile U.S. has an unlimited BB Email plan that can be used world wide. Cost is $20/mo pro-rated for the time you are overseas. (You turn it on and off.) I think ATT also has an unlimited BB...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-01-2011, 19:01
Replies: 6
Views: 4,114
Posted By snidely
DR - Perhaps I should have used stronger...

DR - Perhaps I should have used stronger language to convey that the premium paid is large. However, even if it's $20-$25, it might be worth it for convenience. He has number in advance to give...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-01-2011, 18:53
Replies: 6
Views: 4,114
Posted By snidely
IF you need a number before you leave, contact...

IF you need a number before you leave, contact telestial.com. Their website says they have Italian prepaid SIMS. You would pay somewhat more than you would if you waited until you got to Italy but...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-01-2011, 23:05
Replies: 16
Views: 8,767
Posted By snidely
Sure don't give much info about the TruPhone SIM....

Sure don't give much info about the TruPhone SIM. Also, doesn't indicate whether the phone is SIM locked to that SIM.

...mike
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-01-2011, 19:08
Replies: 25
Views: 15,833
Posted By snidely
Stu - I know I mentioned this to you in...

Stu -
I know I mentioned this to you in the past - but for others --
When wife and I got to the airport in Dubai 1.5 hrs. early a couple years ago, we both were on our phones making use of...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-12-2010, 02:07
Replies: 25
Views: 15,833
Posted By snidely
You have to buy an enabled handset from a carrier...

You have to buy an enabled handset from a carrier that offers it. Eg. In the U.S., all Blackberrys on TMobile have had UMA capability for the past 3 years - but same models on ATT in the U.S. have...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-12-2010, 05:07
Replies: 7
Views: 3,590
Posted By snidely
I was just going to make ross's suggestion. In...

I was just going to make ross's suggestion. In past years I did make use of a similar service in the U.S. - Kall8.com and another similar service whose name i've forgotten.
To OP: Since you...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-12-2010, 04:54
Replies: 25
Views: 15,833
Posted By snidely
I am on TM USA. Live in the U.S. so have the...

I am on TM USA. Live in the U.S. so have the unlimited Voice plan which for contract users comes out to something under $45/mo. Have made use of UMA in many countries over the past couple years. ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-12-2010, 04:12
Replies: 5
Views: 3,663
Posted By snidely
I'm know I'm being repetitive - but U.S....

I'm know I'm being repetitive - but U.S. customers can get unlimited intl roaming - with a couple caveats:
1. You have to be on T-Mobile (an unlimited voice plan is about $50/mo.)
2. You...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 28-11-2010, 18:12
Replies: 5
Views: 3,663
Posted By snidely
GadgetKen - Their site is hopeless as far as...

GadgetKen -
Their site is hopeless as far as info is concerned. I can't find their intl. calling rates. At one place they say free calling to 70 countries - with an asterisk next to that line. ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-09-2010, 00:38
Replies: 53
Views: 22,982
Posted By snidely
Grampa - I forget what kind of phones you have. ...

Grampa - I forget what kind of phones you have. When in So. America last month, we made use of BB's free messaging system between any BBerry in the world the couple times we got separated. Guess...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-09-2010, 05:05
Replies: 53
Views: 22,982
Posted By snidely
As Kupe mentioned, with ATT he could get...

As Kupe mentioned, with ATT he could get unlimited data (both domestic and intl) and unlimited domestic voice for less than $170. Seems to me, IF someone is going to be in one country like yours,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-09-2010, 04:15
Replies: 53
Views: 22,982
Posted By snidely
And to rub more salt into the wounds of...

And to rub more salt into the wounds of "foreigners"<G> - all U.S. carriers offer unlimited voice for $100 (much less on T-Mobile, Sprint, and some small carriers). So, Kupe could have his unlimited...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-09-2010, 00:01
Replies: 53
Views: 22,982
Posted By snidely
Can confirm what you said about Boingo. Signed...

Can confirm what you said about Boingo. Signed up for a month of Boingo Mobile wifi because they claimed service in at least of couple of airports in So. America were were at last month. No go. ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-09-2010, 23:56
Replies: 53
Views: 22,982
Posted By snidely
I know a couple people who have it - but can't...

I know a couple people who have it - but can't recall the cost - $65/mo.? For some reason, att keeps this fairly secret - and I gather you have to "know" who to call. You may have to sign a year...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-09-2010, 04:19
Replies: 53
Views: 22,982
Posted By snidely
No one has commented on whether using wifi (much...

No one has commented on whether using wifi (much of which you can access for "free") is a viable alternative. I have found it very useful - especially if you make sure you stay in a hotel that...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-09-2010, 21:36
Replies: 53
Views: 22,982
Posted By snidely
I should have said Virgin Mobile - which is owned...

I should have said Virgin Mobile - which is owned by Sprint. Seem to be mixed reviews on Howard Forums.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-09-2010, 01:33
Replies: 53
Views: 22,982
Posted By snidely
Is the need for an "International" SIM Card ending?

1. I understand that users in the EU can now roam on each others networks at reasonable rates.
2. It wasn't too many years ago that users in the U.S. paid a lot of money just to roam outside their...
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