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Forum: Mobile Phones 12-06-2010, 23:18
Replies: 11
Views: 13,725
Posted By adam917
Google Maps is available on a variety of mobile...

Google Maps is available on a variety of mobile OS/platforms, but it requires an Internet connection which it guzzles even in Map View. Even Nokia Maps complains when it doesn't find an Internet...
Forum: Americas 06-06-2010, 20:09
Replies: 9
Views: 59,439
Posted By adam917
Yes I have heard of them apps before & obviously...

Yes I have heard of them apps before & obviously unless I have an unlimited SMS plan and leave the phone & SIM at home and always running for the entire time I will be abroad, such a solution won't...
Forum: Americas 06-06-2010, 03:32
Replies: 9
Views: 59,439
Posted By adam917
Question Is there a way to auto-forward SMS?

Hello. I was wondering if there happens to be a way to forward SMS & MMS automatically. One example I could give for a good reason why is if you have a SIM with limited coverage as most Americans who...
Forum: Mobile Phones 05-06-2010, 06:10
Replies: 11
Views: 13,725
Posted By adam917
Is there any way my N95-3 can get permanent map...

Is there any way my N95-3 can get permanent map updates?
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 01-06-2010, 16:15
Replies: 2
Views: 6,266
Posted By adam917
On some phones (usually unbranded high-end ones)...

On some phones (usually unbranded high-end ones) like the N95, you can choose 3G-only mode so it can't fall back to 2G when signal is low. This can greatly help in fringe areas because otherwise, in...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 01-06-2010, 15:27
Replies: 8
Views: 6,955
Posted By adam917
Exclamation It's not even a tiny blob of data but a part of...

It's not even a tiny blob of data but a part of the control channel like what tells your phone a call is coming in or that you have a new voice-mail! I think SMS was originally made for the engineers...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-05-2010, 05:13
Replies: 8
Views: 6,955
Posted By adam917
Red face I think you can stick the special SIM...

I think you can stick the special SIM VZ/Sprint/Bell/Telus/other CDMA operators give you in any GSM/UMTS phone as long as it is being used [i]outside[/] CDMA areas. If not (and I don't see any reason...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-05-2010, 14:25
Replies: 8
Views: 6,955
Posted By adam917
Maybe you can get these people to rent you a SIM...

Maybe you can get these people to rent you a SIM & it might work in other devices with same tinkering: iPhoneTrip: travel with iPhone, unlimited internet SIM card (http://www.iphonetrip.com/)

It...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-05-2010, 15:54
Replies: 14
Views: 12,891
Posted By adam917
Question Global Travel looks to be the old Global Premium...

Global Travel looks to be the old Global Premium with the US IMSI tacked on (aka Passport Lite).

Home & Roam can be attractive to some users, especially light UK voice users within that nation,...
Forum: UK & Ireland 22-05-2010, 03:00
Replies: 12
Views: 17,032
Posted By adam917
Isn't Vodafone UK alright at least for short-term...

Isn't Vodafone UK alright at least for short-term light use in the EU? They charge 4.99 GBP/day for up to 25 MB (though the 1st MB is charged 4.99 in 1 (or was that 10?) KB steps I believe).
Forum: Americas 14-05-2010, 07:57
Replies: 16
Views: 8,128
Posted By adam917
Question Doesn't GSM have a 35-km limit for the signal?

Doesn't GSM have a 35-km limit for the signal?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-05-2010, 00:22
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By adam917
I guess then there must be something wrong with...

I guess then there must be something wrong with the providers out there then...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-05-2010, 13:26
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By adam917
Are you sure you were in Global mode whilst in...

Are you sure you were in Global mode whilst in Jamaica? The calls ought to come in just fine provided you have enough credit to handle the cost (rate/minute for receiving the call over there as well...
Forum: UK & Ireland 28-04-2010, 02:30
Replies: 3
Views: 4,305
Posted By adam917
Maybe you can go with Three (3)? Do they still...

Maybe you can go with Three (3)? Do they still have the largest 3G network in the UK (you mentioned streaming so you'll certainly need 3G)? They seem to have reasonable rates if their level of 3G...
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade 15-04-2010, 03:55
Replies: 7
Views: 4,766
Posted By adam917
I'm in, even though I'm from the land of not much...

I'm in, even though I'm from the land of not much GSM (USA). Easy enough for me to get a T-Mobile or AT&T (or MVNO of those) SIM quickly.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-04-2010, 21:34
Replies: 35
Views: 10,906
Posted By adam917
Do they tell you of both dates before they come...

Do they tell you of both dates before they come around? I was reminded of the 9-month deadline to use before losing my balance before but never got anything about the other, 15-month, one for...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-04-2010, 20:18
Replies: 35
Views: 10,906
Posted By adam917
Is it still required to recharge at least once...

Is it still required to recharge at least once every 15 months or is just doing a chargeable event at least once every 9 months OK? I ask because I last recharged one of my (old, single-IMSI) eKit...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 10-04-2010, 20:27
Replies: 35
Views: 10,906
Posted By adam917
Is the minimum recharge 10 USD or is it different?

Is the minimum recharge 10 USD or is it different?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-04-2010, 04:21
Replies: 35
Views: 10,906
Posted By adam917
What's the cut-off for when you lose the US...

What's the cut-off for when you lose the US number?
Forum: Mobile Phones 08-04-2010, 05:38
Replies: 30
Views: 21,877
Posted By adam917
MicroSIMs can be good for watch phones & other...

MicroSIMs can be good for watch phones & other small stuff that might become popular someday. I too see it as odd from a technical/physical standpoint that the smallest SIM format is being used in...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 24-03-2010, 20:26
Replies: 7
Views: 2,518
Posted By adam917
Question I take it they may see 'living abroad' as staying...

I take it they may see 'living abroad' as staying in any one area for too long (the bill usually shows what networks & cities/countries you were in during those times, right?)...

Are you sure that...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 24-03-2010, 12:44
Replies: 7
Views: 2,518
Posted By adam917
I wonder where the SIM is from, if it can be used...

I wonder where the SIM is from, if it can be used in other devices besides Apple's hardware, and of course if it's truly unlimited. Considering the SIM would work even on a locked iPhone, they must...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 22-03-2010, 10:40
Replies: 4
Views: 11,129
Posted By adam917
Smile I wouldn't be surprised if it worked fine as some...

I wouldn't be surprised if it worked fine as some Asian countries do indeed have CDMA deployed in addition to GSM/UMTS. From what I understand, CDMA is deployed on 850 & 1900 MHz primarily, with some...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 21-03-2010, 13:23
Replies: 8
Views: 3,839
Posted By adam917
Doesn't 3 roam on Telstra (at least when there is...

Doesn't 3 roam on Telstra (at least when there is no 3 coverage) now?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 17-03-2010, 22:43
Replies: 17
Views: 9,802
Posted By adam917
Also, one of them (the US IMSI) won't work...

Also, one of them (the US IMSI) won't work outside the US or Canada anyway so you're usually in the clear, especially outside North America.
Forum: Americas 16-03-2010, 22:52
Replies: 2
Views: 4,923
Posted By adam917
Question USA recent entrant - Simple Mobile (T-Mobile MVNO)

Anyone ever heard of this company? This is not to be confused with the eKit/Telestial offer.

I'm sure most people in the big cities in the US are familiar with the 'unlimited wars' that have been...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-03-2010, 00:31
Replies: 73
Views: 32,720
Posted By adam917
T-Mobile USA's roaming rates in Canada are 69...

T-Mobile USA's roaming rates in Canada are 69 cents/minute, not 45.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 12-02-2010, 00:16
Replies: 9
Views: 5,716
Posted By adam917
Philly here. We broke most if not all of the...

Philly here. We broke most if not all of the local records and made new ones between the 3 storms we had from 19 December (yes, snow here before winter officially started) to now, with more snow to...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 11-02-2010, 02:09
Replies: 39
Views: 27,364
Posted By adam917
Question Correct me if I'm wrong but, from what I...

Correct me if I'm wrong but, from what I understand Jolt/Beyond GSM are an AT&T MVNO that has similar or the same coverage AT&T PAYG service has (just the native network) and Tuyo is a T-Mobile MVNO...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 09-02-2010, 13:18
Replies: 39
Views: 27,364
Posted By adam917
Does anyone know if it is possible to receive...

Does anyone know if it is possible to receive calls in the US or Canada when using the Global IMSI?

I was doing some tests recently and found that all calls to it go straight to voice-mail instead...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 05-02-2010, 21:59
Replies: 2
Views: 6,002
Posted By adam917
From what I understand, isn't CDMA in the Nordic...

From what I understand, isn't CDMA in the Nordic countries on 450 MHz and only recently introduced there as a data-only option which replaced the old NMT service?

CDMA in Canada is on its way out...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-02-2010, 21:42
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By adam917
Mine is connected to a network just fine and has...

Mine is connected to a network just fine and has been all day. I have the Global Roaming SmartSim (same thing, isn't it?). I do not have a US DID on that SIM though.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 31-01-2010, 04:06
Replies: 15
Views: 28,423
Posted By adam917
Right on the money. The sucky thing here is most...

Right on the money. The sucky thing here is most users are forced to get a package for messaging if they want to use it at all because you pay for incoming messages. For this reason, some very light...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 30-01-2010, 21:38
Replies: 15
Views: 28,423
Posted By adam917
Question Well aren't the high rates outside NA to call...

Well aren't the high rates outside NA to call mobile phones due to their calling party pays system (as opposed to the bill & keep in the US & Canada)? Wouldn't that explain it at least partially? The...
Forum: Mobile Phones 30-01-2010, 03:16
Replies: 30
Views: 21,877
Posted By adam917
Question Is the micro SIM an official standard as...

Is the micro SIM an official standard as something allowed to be used?

I'm nervous hearing this kind of news because it could mean a fractured market in the future full of phones that have...
Forum: Mobile Phones 30-01-2010, 02:26
Replies: 30
Views: 21,877
Posted By adam917
Where can I get info on the specifications of...

Where can I get info on the specifications of this micro SIM? Is it incompatible with the old format? Or are there cutters that can turn your old SIMs into the micro variety if you buy a device with...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 27-01-2010, 22:23
Replies: 15
Views: 28,423
Posted By adam917
Would be nice if you didn't have to register on...

Would be nice if you didn't have to register on to an AT&T tower at least once a month. So it's not an ideal option for people who are travelling around much longer.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 24-01-2010, 23:13
Replies: 5
Views: 5,534
Posted By adam917
Question Don't you mean the E63 (or N93)? I don't think...

Don't you mean the E63 (or N93)? I don't think there exists a Nokia E93. The highest in the Eseries is the E90 IIRC.
Forum: Americas 24-01-2010, 22:59
Replies: 42
Views: 25,977
Posted By adam917
Question It does indeed, but isn't it about 1.49 $/minute?...

It does indeed, but isn't it about 1.49 $/minute? I know it's much higher than their Canadian roaming rates.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 24-01-2010, 01:51
Replies: 5
Views: 5,534
Posted By adam917
Question Favourite 'roamer phone'?

Does anyone here like to carry multiple devices that has different capabilities just to have all the bases covered? Is there a such thing as a device that can do all in-use bands just yet? Here are...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 14-01-2010, 21:49
Replies: 211
Views: 60,771
Posted By adam917
Do Global Roaming Smart Sims also have DID...

Do Global Roaming Smart Sims also have DID capability?
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 27-12-2009, 21:37
Replies: 5
Views: 3,022
Posted By adam917
Question Free DIDs - don't I still need to pay for...

Free DIDs - don't I still need to pay for whatever calls go through them? Are there any reliable providers that has something that is practically unlimited use for a flat monthly or annual fee (like...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 26-12-2009, 19:35
Replies: 5
Views: 3,022
Posted By adam917
Question Question about Skype subscription

Can an unlimited US/Canada Skype subscription w/ Skype In number be used outside of North America? If so, would it make sense to take advantage of mobile data for Skype uses? One could for instance,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 26-12-2009, 19:30
Replies: 13
Views: 5,753
Posted By adam917
Smile 19 US cents/minute is a little high of a base...

19 US cents/minute is a little high of a base rate if the user only intends on forwarding his/her regular US number for cheap reception of calls whilst outside the US. If the user makes or receives a...
Forum: Americas 23-12-2009, 01:17
Replies: 50
Views: 26,474
Posted By adam917
Question Don't most phones that come with UMTS 1700 also...

Don't most phones that come with UMTS 1700 also have 2100 for int'l roaming?
Forum: Europe 20-12-2009, 01:25
Replies: 4
Views: 2,941
Posted By adam917
Question Set-up fee for calls in Scandinavia?

Does anyone know why a few countries (I think the Scandinavian ones) have a set-up fee attached to the cost of calls? Is there a technical reason why or is it there just to grab money from users? If...
Forum: BeNeLux 19-12-2009, 12:37
Replies: 16
Views: 8,961
Posted By adam917
Question Isn't the maximum distance a GSM signal can...

Isn't the maximum distance a GSM signal can travel about 35.4 km? I bet that is only hypothetically though...
Forum: Americas 12-12-2009, 02:02
Replies: 22
Views: 12,618
Posted By adam917
Oh I didn't know Clarenville was that far from...

Oh I didn't know Clarenville was that far from St. John's. I did see the place on a Canadian tower map a while ago and based what I wrote earlier on the drivable distance from the North Sydney ferry...
Forum: Americas 11-12-2009, 05:51
Replies: 22
Views: 12,618
Posted By adam917
Does anyone know if SIMple Calling will roam on...

Does anyone know if SIMple Calling will roam on Bell or Telus when in Canada now that their network is live? Last time I was there (mid-September, Montreal) it could sometimes find 302-880...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 08-11-2009, 02:19
Replies: 3
Views: 1,945
Posted By adam917
Haven't the main problems been with int'l SIMs...

Haven't the main problems been with int'l SIMs not being able to send to CDMA phones? I wonder if Mobal would work (considering it is basically an O2 UK post-paid contract line. Maybe standard...
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