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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-09-2013, 00:26
Replies: 7
Views: 3,481
Posted By MBK
I am surprised they haven't offered to send you a...

I am surprised they haven't offered to send you a free sim. This is what they usually do when people have trouble ordering.



5£ with 5£ credit, 1.99£ postage worldwide...
Forum: Europe 19-09-2013, 00:06
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By MBK
Have you tried setting up a VPN on the mobile,...

Have you tried setting up a VPN on the mobile, and tethering afterwards?

This should circumvent any filtering and tethering blocks.

Furthermore, have you tried contacting support to ask if they...
Forum: Europe 14-09-2013, 19:55
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By MBK
I always get an SMS 3 days before a number is...

I always get an SMS 3 days before a number is about to expire. So I have 3 days to refill my credit if needed.

Didn't he get the SMS? I hope he told support about this issue.

It's good enough...
Forum: Europe 14-09-2013, 19:42
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By MBK
Everything seems fine with my US number in...

Everything seems fine with my US number in different EU countries.

Did you tell support about your issues, so that they can improve the service?


Thanks for your feedback.
Forum: Europe 10-09-2013, 23:30
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By MBK
The local number is tied to your IMSI. If...

The local number is tied to your IMSI.

If you don't keep your local number you can't use the local IMSI anymore.

So, when your number expires you go back to the roaming rates (= you still enjoy...
Forum: Europe 10-09-2013, 23:00
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By MBK
Some of them are offering totally free calling on...

Some of them are offering totally free calling on their underlying networks.

For example, Coop Mobile prepaid pay as you go in Switzerland on the Orange network has had completely free calling to...
Forum: Europe 10-09-2013, 16:36
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By MBK
Good info, thanks. I didn't omit this...

Good info, thanks.



I didn't omit this in my mind. :)

Yes, the only way I see this working is if they have the Toggle countries interconnected with VOIP, which is what I think they are...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-09-2013, 16:26
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Well, Camel Mobile also is a good worldwide...

Well, Camel Mobile also is a good worldwide roaming sim, and hotvoip calls to Latvia cost 2 cents per minute. :)
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-09-2013, 03:59
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
The Onesimcard is one of the best worldwide...

The Onesimcard is one of the best worldwide roaming SIMs, but for such a short trip to Europe I think Toggle Mobile (http://www.togglemobile.co.uk/home/en) would be a better option.


Add a free...
Forum: Europe 09-09-2013, 23:53
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By MBK
Really? In the Lyca US thread everyone seemed to...

Really? In the Lyca US thread everyone seemed to be saying they weren't charging for incoming calls.

But ok, if you are sure about this, we have:


Lyca charges 2c/min incoming and outgoing.
...
Forum: Europe 09-09-2013, 20:54
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By MBK
Interesting, thanks for the feeback. ...

Interesting, thanks for the feeback.



How much does lycamobile US charge for incoming calls?

The only information I could find on their web site: "Get a prepaid monthly Plan with USA and...
Forum: Europe 09-09-2013, 04:59
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By MBK
Is this the first time you are using data in...

Is this the first time you are using data in Australia?

Because this also happened to me the first time I used data, and then it never happened again later on.

I also remember someone else...
Forum: Europe 09-09-2013, 04:55
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By MBK
Have you set it to Australia manually in the SIM...

Have you set it to Australia manually in the SIM Toolkit? Automatic mode sometimes doesn't work.
Forum: Europe 09-09-2013, 04:54
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By MBK
In my experience it seems to be taking between 10...

In my experience it seems to be taking between 10 to 30 minutes to update.
Forum: Europe 09-09-2013, 04:49
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By MBK
Yes, as HappyCamp said if the IMSI is set to the...

Yes, as HappyCamp said if the IMSI is set to the local number you are charged at the local rates.

The roaming indicator will always be on, this is normal. And yes, you need to turn on data roaming...
Forum: Europe 09-09-2013, 04:14
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By MBK
201 seems to be the only area code so far; there...

201 seems to be the only area code so far; there is no choice, same as the other Toggle countries.



It is working as advertised here in Europe. Incoming calls on the US number are received for...
Forum: Europe 08-09-2013, 19:02
Replies: 609
Views: 343,287
Posted By MBK
It's been my primary SIM for Europe for a few...

It's been my primary SIM for Europe for a few months now.

I think I'll even cancel the number I've had for the past 10+ years with another provider.

Now with the US numbers people can call us...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-08-2013, 09:42
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
The from variable let's you set the number you...

The from variable let's you set the number you want the recipient of the SMS to see.

If you are sending a new SMS, always set the from field, otherwise it won't show your number as they are using...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-08-2013, 22:49
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
If talking about the better ones: Anveo...

If talking about the better ones:


Anveo (limits on free accounts)
Voip.ms (also free inum) (needs to load some credit to waive all limits, the credit doesn't have to be used afterward).
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-08-2013, 10:29
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Yes, but this way you are depending on your home...

Yes, but this way you are depending on your home Internet connection.

Home connections are less reliable than the providers using datacenters, so when your router is offline or not reachable you...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-08-2013, 04:40
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
@ckh Regarding this, Anveo supports Early...

@ckh

Regarding this, Anveo supports Early Media (= the ring tone = audio that is played back before the call in answered = the caller is not charged for the call while he is hearing this media)....
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-08-2013, 01:36
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Do you mean, by explaining this to some/your...

Do you mean, by explaining this to some/your closest contacts and giving everyone else the local US number which goes to a voicemail that asks them to call you at or to send an SMS to +372... (or any...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-08-2013, 00:23
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Some more info as you are using betamax clones: ...

Some more info as you are using betamax clones:

If you want to be billed by the second and have the choice of 100% call quality, the professional betamax clones (you can use them in the same way...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-08-2013, 00:05
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
You mean, pick up the incoming call > Play some...

You mean, pick up the incoming call > Play some music or on hold message > start call hunting?

I don't think you can do this with callcentric (the caller's phone will ring (so they don't get...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-08-2013, 23:35
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
You should be able to forward the SMS with Anveo...

You should be able to forward the SMS with Anveo like this:

You get the variables ($[from]$, $[to]$, $[message]$) from the incoming SMS:
Anveo.com - Receive SMS over HTTP Gateway...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 23:36
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Yes! And now you can also be reached through...

Yes!

And now you can also be reached through hundreds of worldwide local access numbers:


And also via INUM access numbers:

If you set the same treatment as for the US number, everything...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 23:01
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
You have to use it at least once in 30 days...

You have to use it at least once in 30 days (i.ex: make or receive at least 1 call).

They will renew it every months as long as you use it, so you can keep your free number for ever. If you don't...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 22:45
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Does it also accept incoming SMS or only calls?

Does it also accept incoming SMS or only calls?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 22:39
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Great! Thanks for the feedback.

Great! Thanks for the feedback.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 22:14
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
This is what I am thinking as well. ...

This is what I am thinking as well.



Oh, right! (unfortunately I can't edit the comparison post anymore).



This is a great option, indeed!
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 21:15
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
I think I now understand your problem. Your issue...

I think I now understand your problem. Your issue was at first difficult to grasp for me, this is why:

I have been living in parts of the world (including European countries), where mobile phone...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 15:26
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
I can't find any mention of this on the website....

I can't find any mention of this on the website. Are you sure this is still valid?



Update:



Airbaltic: free UK number +4475207prefix
XXSIM: free US number (30 days only or no expiry?)
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 14:42
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Yes, you are right. I also had the issue with...

Yes, you are right. I also had the issue with Jersey numbers suddenly switching from €0.02 to €0.11.

The many free and other low rates have not really changed in 7 years (they are always going...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 14:20
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Yes, absolutely. We all have our different use...

Yes, absolutely. We all have our different use cases or preferences and all the options offered in this thread are valid.

Keep in mind that the callback system I was referring to can be used with...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 13:16
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Here is the reply from Airbaltic customer support...

Here is the reply from Airbaltic customer support (this seems strange to me... no support in Jersey, Isle of Man, Canary Islands.... - I was thinking they were all using the same platform?):

But...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 13:04
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Unbelievable. More negativity from you, but I...

Unbelievable. More negativity from you, but I guess you have nothing else to contribute to this forum.

Yes. Enough said.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 12:21
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Seriously? check rates load 10€ ...

Seriously?


check rates
load 10€
install dialer

A simple 3 steps procedure, long winded?

I am curious, how do you manage to order an international roaming SIM online and get it to work?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 09:02
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Yes. Airbaltic card is €10 if the...

Yes.



Airbaltic card is €10 if the onesimcard is too expensive for you.



No. You don't need this. This was just another option to send SMS even cheaper (1 or 2 cents cheaper than...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 02:32
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Using the 3rd party dialer is exactly the same as...

Using the 3rd party dialer is exactly the same as using the stock phone dialer. No difference.

But if you feel safer when you pay more, more power to you (but then, why go through the trouble of...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 01:53
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
The Betamax/Finarea/Dellmont group has been in...

The Betamax/Finarea/Dellmont group has been in business for a least 10 years. It has been working very well for me for the past 7 years (from home phones, Mobile, on the way using hotel phones,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 01:16
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Here for a comparison of all the betamax clones...

Here for a comparison of all the betamax clones per country:

Call rates comparison table (http://progx.ch/home-voip-prixbetamax-3-1-2.html)

(select the countries you want holding CTRL to filter...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-08-2013, 00:26
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Keep in mind that I am talking about worldwide...

Keep in mind that I am talking about worldwide roaming (the subject of this thread), while you are talking about regional roaming.

But let's see:



Onesimcard with callback (Single SIM - only...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-08-2013, 23:20
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Complicated? : for technophobes perhaps. They are...

Complicated? : for technophobes perhaps. They are free to juggle with X number of SIMs and pay more for worldwide coverage if they prefer.

Expensive? No, it is cheaper if used properly.

Time...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-08-2013, 23:16
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
I don't think so (not sure). But you can do...

I don't think so (not sure).

But you can do this:



c610ip : Settings > Telephony > Connections > add hotvoip (settings: HotVoip | Sizzling hot deals (http://www.hotvoip.com/sip) )
...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-08-2013, 22:49
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
If the incoming sip allows direct forwarding to...

If the incoming sip allows direct forwarding to sip addresses, see above post.

If it doesn't, but at least allows free calls to inum numbers (+883 - most sip providers do it for free) you can do...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-08-2013, 22:43
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
If your sip provider allows forwarding to sip...

If your sip provider allows forwarding to sip addresses, you can do it directly without going through the c610ip:



Forward to username@sip.betamaxclonename.com
Install the betamaxclone...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-08-2013, 22:34
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
The best is to forward directly with the sip...

The best is to forward directly with the sip provider.

But if you want to forward with the c610ip:

Settings > Telephony > Call Divert > "Call number"

"Call number" will be forwarded...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-08-2013, 22:25
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Yes, the UK number is a regular lycamobile UK...

Yes, the UK number is a regular lycamobile UK number charged at regular UK mobile rates (the same in the Toggle countries as Toggle uses the Lyca backend).

Furthermore, Toggle Mobile have...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-08-2013, 22:14
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
Yes, very valid points. Not...

Yes, very valid points.



Not necessarily a sip client, it also offers callback, local access numbers, and also works with any sip enabled phone.



But I agree, a good option in your...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-08-2013, 21:50
Replies: 157
Views: 69,554
Posted By MBK
I went to the airbaltic website to check it out: ...

I went to the airbaltic website to check it out:

Free incoming/forwarding countries:

Airbaltic: 134 (they say more than 140 but I could count only 134)
Onesimcard: 154

Furthermore, many of...
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