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Forum: Spain & Portugal 24-03-2011, 15:15
Replies: 0
Views: 3,067
Posted By Ukap
Azores - Barcelona

I am going to be in Barcelona for a day and Ponta Delgada for one day. I need internet access to check in for my flight home & answer a few emails. I have TM UK account. Do you think this would be...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-11-2009, 19:48
Replies: 4
Views: 4,911
Posted By Ukap
Truphone - how does it work?

I just signed up for truphone. Live in USA & plan to use it on trip to South Africa with my iphone. (While in SA I do not plan to use ATT for making calls, only wifi)

When I have wifi connection...
Forum: UK & Ireland 15-04-2009, 16:38
Replies: 7
Views: 3,490
Posted By Ukap
Madeira, Spain, Italy, Gibraltar, Monaco

Madeira, Spain, Italy, Gibraltar, Monaco
Forum: UK & Ireland 14-04-2009, 18:10
Replies: 7
Views: 3,490
Posted By Ukap
I am too late for the O2 sim. I leave from the...

I am too late for the O2 sim. I leave from the USA for Europe on Saturday. Is TMobile UK usually this unreliable? The per minute costs they have in their "legal stuff" are totally different to...
Forum: UK & Ireland 13-04-2009, 15:58
Replies: 7
Views: 3,490
Posted By Ukap
TMobile UK Roam rates

I am traveling in Europe and plan to use my TMobile UK PAYG account to roam.
They have a travel offer for a PAYG Travel booster. It can be bought in increments of 5, 10, 20 or 30 pounds. It gives...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-02-2009, 22:57
Replies: 11
Views: 7,451
Posted By Ukap
After reading the new reply in the above post it...

After reading the new reply in the above post it seems United Mobile might be coming through with new plans. I will just wait and see what it offered.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-02-2009, 00:58
Replies: 11
Views: 7,451
Posted By Ukap
Best to receive free calls in Europe

Bottom line - I have both UM numbers Liech & UK both need to be re-charged. I am waiting to see if any alternate deals come up before I do so. (I am worried about UM stability that will not stay...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-02-2009, 13:18
Replies: 5
Views: 4,044
Posted By Ukap
Truphone

Whats the deal with the truphone app for Iphone? Get VoIP on your Mobile and Make Cheap Calls with Truphone (http://www.truphone.com)
I currently use jajah and plan to use this with wifi when in...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-02-2009, 21:09
Replies: 4
Views: 3,227
Posted By Ukap
I went to the travelsim site. I only saw the...

I went to the travelsim site. I only saw the phone and sim pacakage. Can a sim be purchased separately? I could not see how to do that.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-02-2009, 14:54
Replies: 4
Views: 3,227
Posted By Ukap
Easyroam

I have used United Mobile for the last 3 years with great success. I have both the 423 and 44 cards.
I need to add credit but feel nervous to do so now. I wonder about the company stability and I...
Forum: UK & Ireland 11-04-2008, 11:47
Replies: 36
Views: 18,307
Posted By Ukap
calling a UK cell from the USA

For my friends and family to call me on my UK cell number it is quite expensive for them (especially if they do not have an international plan to get a good rate). ATT have a rate for 26c a minute...
Forum: UK & Ireland 04-04-2008, 02:15
Replies: 36
Views: 18,307
Posted By Ukap
I cut and paste this from the UK tmobile site....

I cut and paste this from the UK tmobile site. IVR (Interactive Voice Response)
IVR only for pay monthly customers.
Text available for PAYG

copied this too....Bundles available on any T-Mobile...
Forum: UK & Ireland 03-04-2008, 18:08
Replies: 36
Views: 18,307
Posted By Ukap
yourcallworld

could you tell me what the call quality is like when using www.yourcallworld.com?
Forum: UK & Ireland 03-04-2008, 16:57
Replies: 36
Views: 18,307
Posted By Ukap
I just looked at the T-mobile UK website again. ...

I just looked at the T-mobile UK website again. It states - international Bundles available on any T-Mobile price plan including pay as you go 2pound for 50 minutes to the USA (8c @ minute). Only...
Forum: UK & Ireland 03-04-2008, 12:34
Replies: 36
Views: 18,307
Posted By Ukap
British Sim

I will be in UK in 3 weeks. I am a USA resident but I have family that live in the UK. I can use their address for mailing if I need to. If I understand correctly, if I get a UK sim I will not be...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-03-2008, 19:57
Replies: 376
Views: 104,795
Posted By Ukap
United Mobile - call set up rate

Check that I understand this correctly. I am going to be calling back to the USA from Portugal with my UM -44 number.
Charge is 40c set up rate for each call then 45c each minute.

The website...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-02-2008, 16:32
Replies: 17
Views: 6,810
Posted By Ukap
I have read that the Estonia & Iceland services...

I have read that the Estonia & Iceland services are unreliable. United Mobile seems to be the stable company & I have used them before so know how it works.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-02-2008, 01:07
Replies: 17
Views: 6,810
Posted By Ukap
Wow - thorough answer. Appreciate you taking the...

Wow - thorough answer. Appreciate you taking the time to explain it. I am definately going to try this. I will copy your instructions and follow them when I get there.

I have decided to get my...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-02-2008, 00:38
Replies: 17
Views: 6,810
Posted By Ukap
I went to yourcallworld.com. The rates look too...

I went to yourcallworld.com. The rates look too good to be true. What is the 07755 access number?

I have used United-Mobile sim worldwide plus callbackworld before their rates went very high. ...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-02-2008, 20:36
Replies: 17
Views: 6,810
Posted By Ukap
Britishsims Their price is higher however, I...

Britishsims

Their price is higher however, I cannot purchase a British sim directly from a UK site using USA address. You have to use your credit card billing zip code which is in the USA & the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-02-2008, 19:09
Replies: 17
Views: 6,810
Posted By Ukap
Britishsims

Has anyone bought from this company before? Are they reliable & good customer service?

http://www.britishsims.com/
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 01-02-2008, 01:34
Replies: 3
Views: 3,885
Posted By Ukap
Vonage on cruise ship

Will my VOIP work on the internet connection on a cruise ship. I have heard it is slow.
Does this mean Vonage won't work at all or will the quality be very bad?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-02-2008, 00:24
Replies: 16
Views: 6,153
Posted By Ukap
http://www.cellularatsea.com/technology.htm ...

http://www.cellularatsea.com/technology.htm

I checked this on their website. I do not understand the technology though.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-01-2008, 22:39
Replies: 16
Views: 6,153
Posted By Ukap
I think I understand what you mean. I just...

I think I understand what you mean. I just checked UM rates to/from the US and it is $2.15 instead of the 40c from Europe to US.

I am traveling on NCL Jewel (registry Bahama's if that means...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-01-2008, 03:15
Replies: 16
Views: 6,153
Posted By Ukap
United-Mobile on Cruise ship

I am traveling to Europe from the USA on a cruise ship. The ship provides cell service for $2.99 a minute.

If I use my United-Mobile sim on this trip, will I be charged UM rates (approx 40c...
Forum: Americas 16-05-2007, 20:09
Replies: 12
Views: 7,727
Posted By Ukap
ouch!!! very expensive. Will only be there for 1...

ouch!!! very expensive. Will only be there for 1 week. If I buy a sim card in Bermuda - anyone know the cost & charges for outgoing calls to USA from Bermuda?
Thanks
Forum: Americas 16-05-2007, 16:33
Replies: 12
Views: 7,727
Posted By Ukap
Bermuda

Going to be traveling to Bermuda - I have a USA GSM phone and a GSM Italian phone.
Which GSM frequency works in Bermuda?

Which is cheaper - Is it better to buy a Bermuda SIM when I arrive or use...
Forum: Europe 11-05-2007, 16:40
Replies: 43
Views: 19,938
Posted By Ukap
Travel to UK

I am going to the United Kingdom for work for 2 months. I have an unlocked phone that will work in Europe including UK.

I know my best deal is to buy a SIM when I arrive in UK. Could anyone...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-07-2006, 13:08
Replies: 16
Views: 4,062
Posted By Ukap
I tried my SIM in an unlocked phone here in...

I tried my SIM in an unlocked phone here in Florida and it worked fine - I was able to dial out and get balance. So my SIM is OK. The problem is with the phone.

However - this is not the phone I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-07-2006, 18:52
Replies: 16
Views: 4,062
Posted By Ukap
Tried that. I haven't altered any settings. All...

Tried that. I haven't altered any settings. All I did when I returned from my trip was to turn it off. It has been off for one month. Worked perfectly then.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-07-2006, 18:07
Replies: 16
Views: 4,062
Posted By Ukap
Tried calling the number - goes straight through...

Tried calling the number - goes straight through to our UM voicemail. The phone did not ring. Still showing "No Service"
It never did this before!!!
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-07-2006, 17:44
Replies: 16
Views: 4,062
Posted By Ukap
I have been back in the USA one month & leave...

I have been back in the USA one month & leave again for a trip to Europe.
I plan to use UM and Callback world again. I have the same UM Sim which worked well last month.

Turned on my phone today...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-05-2006, 19:27
Replies: 30
Views: 7,976
Posted By Ukap
Stan - bought a phone here in Italy...thank you...

Stan - bought a phone here in Italy...thank you for your help. It works perfectly!!
Why is the USA so behind the times in cell phones & cars!!!
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-05-2006, 20:04
Replies: 30
Views: 7,976
Posted By Ukap
I am in the hotel lounge but I am going to be...

I am in the hotel lounge but I am going to be traveling alot. I can use this internet for a couple of days.

I have the Nokia 6800 - it is supposed to work in Europe.
Under connectivity I can...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-05-2006, 19:35
Replies: 30
Views: 7,976
Posted By Ukap
So I stop messing around with my phone. Now I am...

So I stop messing around with my phone. Now I am in Rome. My UM sim card is not working. No Service message. I need to make and receive calls. What do I do? I had given this number out for...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-05-2006, 23:18
Replies: 30
Views: 7,976
Posted By Ukap
when I am calling the USA from Greece, Turkey,...

when I am calling the USA from Greece, Turkey, Italy or UK
I dial 1 909?

I thought I had to dial the country code first & should dial 01 909 or 001 909

I will be in a European country,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-05-2006, 20:11
Replies: 3
Views: 2,172
Posted By Ukap
Could you explain how you made your calls back to...

Could you explain how you made your calls back to the USA with callback world using your United Mobile sim.

From reading these posts I think I need to wait for a "double ring" call back? Could...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-05-2006, 19:15
Replies: 30
Views: 7,976
Posted By Ukap
I am messing up real bad. I am eating through my...

I am messing up real bad. I am eating through my UMobile minutes while testing this thing out!! This is the 1st time I have used this.

My cell phone has a LiechtensteinUM # but I want to use...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-05-2006, 18:08
Replies: 30
Views: 7,976
Posted By Ukap
I have United Mobile sim and will be traveling to...

I have United Mobile sim and will be traveling to Europe. I plan to use callbackworld for all outgoing & incoming calls. My clients have my 1800 + pin number from callbackworld which will reach me...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-05-2006, 18:47
Replies: 2
Views: 2,216
Posted By Ukap
why do callbackworld want by Credit Card issuer...

why do callbackworld want by Credit Card issuer phone number? What do they do with this?
No-one has ever asked for this information before
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-05-2006, 15:22
Replies: 4
Views: 2,333
Posted By Ukap
I have a UM sim. Whenever I turn my phone off &...

I have a UM sim. Whenever I turn my phone off & back on - I have to re-enter PIN each time. Is this normal?
Forum: Mobile Phones 11-05-2006, 15:20
Replies: 1
Views: 2,781
Posted By Ukap
I am ready for my trip to Europe. I have my old...

I am ready for my trip to Europe. I have my old Nokia 6800 phone EGSM 900/1800 capable & unlocked.
I have my UM sim and my callbackworld account.

Kept this Nokia phone as a back-up & haven't...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-05-2006, 13:15
Replies: 9
Views: 2,686
Posted By Ukap
When I use callback world to call back to the USA...

When I use callback world to call back to the USA from Europe how do I dial.
Do I need "1" before the area code and number or just dial the area code & number without a "1"?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-05-2006, 02:35
Replies: 24
Views: 5,765
Posted By Ukap
Let me try & explain better! My USA local...

Let me try & explain better!

My USA local service has horrendous long distance & international rates.
However their local service is good. They provide my phone line & bill.

My long...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 02-05-2006, 12:50
Replies: 24
Views: 5,765
Posted By Ukap
This might seem like a dumb question - but I have...

This might seem like a dumb question - but I have never tried this. I have AT&T for my long distance & international on my USA home phone. However - I have a local company for my service, billing...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-05-2006, 21:02
Replies: 9
Views: 2,686
Posted By Ukap
We have a United-Mobile sim which receives calls...

We have a United-Mobile sim which receives calls free but I do not want my friends and family to pay high USA charges to reach us on the Liechtenstein number while we tour Europe. The number is 423...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-05-2006, 04:30
Replies: 25
Views: 5,990
Posted By Ukap
I would like a Global Sim card but with a UK...

I would like a Global Sim card but with a UK number - not Lichtenstein. Can you advise me of the best place to get one? United Mobile have fabulous rates but they use Lichtenstein numbers.
Reason...
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