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Forum: UK & Ireland 05-10-2010, 01:06
Replies: 19
Views: 11,109
Posted By lizzie1955
I will be using the same phone for voice and...

I will be using the same phone for voice and data- mostly checking e-mail.
Forum: UK & Ireland 02-10-2010, 23:59
Replies: 19
Views: 11,109
Posted By lizzie1955
I know the calling rates are quite good. I'm also...

I know the calling rates are quite good. I'm also know that a number of companies offer competitive data plans. What I'm not sure of is how good the data coverage is. For instance, when I was in...
Forum: UK & Ireland 02-10-2010, 00:08
Replies: 19
Views: 11,109
Posted By lizzie1955
Suggestions for a UK Sim w/Excellent Data Coverage

Just got back from Germany. Next trip will be to the UK. I'm looking for a pre-paid SIM that will offer inexpensive calls to the states as well as very good interenet access so that I can send and...
Forum: Germany 30-09-2010, 13:27
Replies: 106
Views: 57,283
Posted By lizzie1955
Thanks for the great information. I just...

Thanks for the great information.

I just used Fonic for a week in Germany for both voice and data. It was fabulous. And, yes, I remembered to cancel the data plan before leaving Germany. :)
...
Forum: Germany 05-09-2010, 14:37
Replies: 26
Views: 15,179
Posted By lizzie1955
Is the actual SIM card (not the plastic cover)...

Is the actual SIM card (not the plastic cover) blue or yellow? If the card is blue it [U]may[U] actually be a Fonic card. That said, I can't imagine why he would send a Fonic card with a Lidl...
Forum: Germany 02-09-2010, 21:53
Replies: 26
Views: 15,179
Posted By lizzie1955
Enfield, Sounds like you and I dealt with the...

Enfield, Sounds like you and I dealt with the same eBay seller. He has now updated his listings to show photo of the Lidl card too.

I sent him back the Lidl card and he has already processed my...
Forum: Germany 29-08-2010, 19:58
Replies: 26
Views: 15,179
Posted By lizzie1955
Seller said to send back card and he would refund...

Seller said to send back card and he would refund or send a Fonic card. Claimed he ran out of Fonics and didn't know I needed data...
Forum: Germany 29-08-2010, 19:15
Replies: 26
Views: 15,179
Posted By lizzie1955
I thought so. He sent me this card saying they...

I thought so. He sent me this card saying they were the same but I checked both websites and could clearly see the differences. I have to say this is the first time,I've gotten "taken" on eBay.
...
Forum: Germany 29-08-2010, 18:51
Replies: 26
Views: 15,179
Posted By lizzie1955
The guy on eBay that I bought the Fonic SIM from...

The guy on eBay that I bought the Fonic SIM from sent me a LIDL SIM. He said it is exactly the same thing. Is this true?
Forum: Germany 29-08-2010, 16:57
Replies: 26
Views: 15,179
Posted By lizzie1955
I'm only going to be in Germany for 4 days this...

I'm only going to be in Germany for 4 days this trip so 200MB on a handset should do it for me. Than you again for all of your help!
Forum: Germany 29-08-2010, 14:34
Replies: 26
Views: 15,179
Posted By lizzie1955
Inquisitor, This is the monthly data plan that I...

Inquisitor, This is the monthly data plan that I though existed for Fonic. Am I not translating properly? Thanks, Lizzie

AUF WUNSCH: Handy-Internet-Paket
Ideal für Smartphone-Nutzer
UMTS /...
Forum: Germany 28-08-2010, 23:59
Replies: 26
Views: 15,179
Posted By lizzie1955
I am going to activate the daily flat rate or...

I am going to activate the daily flat rate or monthly flat rate but assumed I needed to wait until I get to Germany to do so. True?
Forum: Germany 28-08-2010, 23:19
Replies: 26
Views: 15,179
Posted By lizzie1955
I did that. Is there anything else I need to do?

I did that. Is there anything else I need to do?
Forum: Germany 28-08-2010, 22:41
Replies: 26
Views: 15,179
Posted By lizzie1955
Help Setting Up Nokia E71 with Fonic for Data

Inquisitor, I hope you are out there! I now have my Nokia E71 and a Fonic SIM card. What do I need to do re: entering the necessary settings so that I can access interenet and e-mail. When I went...
Forum: Europe 08-08-2010, 23:54
Replies: 13
Views: 5,869
Posted By lizzie1955
I am sort of a newbie too so I understand your...

I am sort of a newbie too so I understand your confusion. It will help to know which countries you are traveling to and what you need the sim card for then perhaps someone on here can help sort out...
Forum: Germany 01-08-2010, 23:37
Replies: 17
Views: 12,365
Posted By lizzie1955
I think I can handle this :)

I think I can handle this :)
Forum: Germany 01-08-2010, 19:23
Replies: 17
Views: 12,365
Posted By lizzie1955
Thanks again. Fonic it is! The phone hasn't...

Thanks again. Fonic it is! The phone hasn't arrived yet. Hopefully it will next week. Forgive me for sounding so ignorant but how do I do the updates you mentioned?
Forum: Germany 01-08-2010, 16:13
Replies: 17
Views: 12,365
Posted By lizzie1955
Which do you think will be easier for me use...

Which do you think will be easier for me use including getting my phone to the proper settings-- Fonic or Vodafone? I'm getting the impression Fonic may be a bit simplier...
Forum: Germany 31-07-2010, 23:16
Replies: 17
Views: 12,365
Posted By lizzie1955
Yet Another Question

I don't understand enough about all this to know why (with Vodafone) I could only get e-mail with WebSessions.

If I opted for the Fonic card instead would this also be the case? Would I be able to...
Forum: Germany 30-07-2010, 18:23
Replies: 17
Views: 12,365
Posted By lizzie1955
Thank you!!!!!

Thank you!!!!!
Forum: Germany 30-07-2010, 16:45
Replies: 17
Views: 12,365
Posted By lizzie1955
I knew it was too good to be true! I am told that...

I knew it was too good to be true! I am told that WebSessions "can only be used when you use your mobile phone as a Modem and you will surf with a net- or notebook. Only the tariff Callya open end...
Forum: Germany 30-07-2010, 14:26
Replies: 17
Views: 12,365
Posted By lizzie1955
Inquisitor, Thank you so much for all of your...

Inquisitor, Thank you so much for all of your help. I have learned so much from you in the last couple of months! Vodaphone.de on my soon-to-arrive Nokia E71 should give me very effective service.
...
Forum: Germany 30-07-2010, 12:25
Replies: 17
Views: 12,365
Posted By lizzie1955
This is great news! I just switched to Vodfone...

This is great news! I just switched to Vodfone from Blau for better data service but was going to hang on to the Blau card for inexpensive calls from Germany to the US.

Is it possible to combine...
Forum: Germany 28-07-2010, 22:26
Replies: 19
Views: 7,357
Posted By lizzie1955
Thanks everyone! I finally got a phone. I was...

Thanks everyone! I finally got a phone. I was able to get an Nokia E71 from an eBay seller in the UK who was willing to ship to the US.
Forum: Germany 28-07-2010, 18:42
Replies: 19
Views: 7,357
Posted By lizzie1955
I saw that. Thank you. I've found lots of great...

I saw that. Thank you. I've found lots of great phones on ebay.de and ebay.uk. The problem is people don't want to ship to the United States.

I've also been looking at the Nokia e72. Unless I'm...
Forum: Germany 23-07-2010, 01:46
Replies: 7
Views: 7,217
Posted By lizzie1955
Prepaid DATA for Blackberry in Germany

I have an unlocked Blackberry 8900-- used to be with T-Mobile and had the phone unlocked just before I canceled my account. Does anyone know of a prepaid DATA plan for Blackberry in Germany?
Forum: Germany 08-07-2010, 12:34
Replies: 19
Views: 7,357
Posted By lizzie1955
Thank you so much!

Thank you so much!
Forum: Germany 08-07-2010, 02:58
Replies: 19
Views: 7,357
Posted By lizzie1955
I have the iPhone 3GS with the upgrade to OS4 and...

I have the iPhone 3GS with the upgrade to OS4 and it is locked to AT&T.
Forum: Germany 07-07-2010, 19:42
Replies: 19
Views: 7,357
Posted By lizzie1955
Phone Suggestion for Unlimited Data in Germany

I was just in Munich and had a not so great experience using an unlocked LG Cookie with a Blau.de SIM card. Voice was great. Internet was terrible-- very slow and couldn't get or send e-mail. If I...
Forum: Germany 14-06-2010, 15:22
Replies: 14
Views: 4,660
Posted By lizzie1955
Here's the bottom line: The Bad News: A...

Here's the bottom line:

The Bad News:

A friend of mine in Germany called customer service. I can't disable the plan from the US-- no exceptions. My friend would need to have the SIM card in...
Forum: Germany 14-06-2010, 12:42
Replies: 14
Views: 4,660
Posted By lizzie1955
I got an e-mail back from custimer service...

I got an e-mail back from custimer service telling me to write them back in German as they have no English support.

Could I ask someone to translate the line:

"Please disable my...
Forum: Germany 13-06-2010, 14:05
Replies: 14
Views: 4,660
Posted By lizzie1955
That's good to know. I thought they would debit...

That's good to know. I thought they would debit the credit card I have on file... I sent the e-mail yesterday. I figure the worst that can happen is I'll keep it until I get back to Germany in...
Forum: Germany 12-06-2010, 15:47
Replies: 14
Views: 4,660
Posted By lizzie1955
I'm back in the US.

I'm back in the US.
Forum: Germany 12-06-2010, 14:13
Replies: 14
Views: 4,660
Posted By lizzie1955
Chris, I'm still having problems. The...

Chris,

I'm still having problems. The instructions seem straighforward and easy enough but when I dial 1155, the call goes through, there is an automated message that I don't understand and then...
Forum: Germany 11-06-2010, 14:50
Replies: 14
Views: 4,660
Posted By lizzie1955
Thank you both!

Thank you both!
Forum: Germany 10-06-2010, 19:05
Replies: 14
Views: 4,660
Posted By lizzie1955
Want to Cancel Blau Data Plan, Need Help From Someone Who Reads German

I have a 30 day flat rate data plan from Blau.de. I just got back to the US from Germany and want to cancel the data plan. Unfortunately, I can't read German so can't figure out how to cancel. Help...
Forum: Mobile Phones 28-05-2010, 17:19
Replies: 1
Views: 4,221
Posted By lizzie1955
Help Setting Up an LG Cookie KP 500 for O2.cz Data Package

I've just gotten an O2.cz sim card to use when in Prague. I plan to add a data package when I get there.

I know how to go about signing up. I get "lost" in the Istallation and Service Activation...
Forum: Mobile Phones 22-05-2010, 12:54
Replies: 6
Views: 5,310
Posted By lizzie1955
Thanks again. The phone is all set up!

Thanks again. The phone is all set up!
Forum: Mobile Phones 21-05-2010, 13:58
Replies: 6
Views: 5,310
Posted By lizzie1955
Thank you again. One final question. I already...

Thank you again. One final question. I already downloaded the WAP settings from Blau.de onto my phone. Can I add the Internet settings or do I have to remove WAP first.

In other words, can I have...
Forum: Mobile Phones 20-05-2010, 21:01
Replies: 6
Views: 5,310
Posted By lizzie1955
Thank you! I may have figured this out. I logged...

Thank you! I may have figured this out. I logged into my Blau.de
account. They asked for brand, and model #. The also wanted to know if I
wanted the settings for WAP, Internet or MMS. Here's where...
Forum: Mobile Phones 20-05-2010, 12:55
Replies: 6
Views: 5,310
Posted By lizzie1955
Help Setting Up an LG Cookie KP 500 with Blau.de

I need help! I just purchased an unlocked LG Cookie KP 500. I plan to use it in Germany with my Blau.de SIM card. I've used a SIM card for voice many times but this is the first time I'm going to be...
Forum: Europe 09-05-2010, 23:52
Replies: 0
Views: 2,820
Posted By lizzie1955
Germany and Czech Republic: Sim Card w/Data

I'm going to be in Prague and Munich for a couple of weeks next month. I have an unlocked quad band phone and am looking for a Sim Card/s that will allow me to make local calls, calls home to the US...
Forum: Germany 18-11-2009, 22:43
Replies: 2
Views: 2,920
Posted By lizzie1955
Thank you so much!!!!

Thank you so much!!!!
Forum: Germany 18-11-2009, 21:36
Replies: 2
Views: 2,920
Posted By lizzie1955
How to Call US Using Blau.de SIM

I'm going to Germany in a couple of weeks and have a Blau.de sim card. A silly question...

To call the US do I simply dial 001 + area code + phone number? I know sometimes you need to use a + sign...
Forum: Europe 05-11-2007, 13:36
Replies: 1
Views: 5,683
Posted By lizzie1955
Help Activating Lebara SIM

Hi: I am still in the US, leaving for Amsterdam next week. I just put my Lebara SIM into my phoe, with the hope of activating it so I could top it up before I left. I got the Lebara network. I...
Forum: BeNeLux 30-08-2007, 23:14
Replies: 6
Views: 5,060
Posted By lizzie1955
I wanted a Lycamobile SIM but couldn't find...

I wanted a Lycamobile SIM but couldn't find anyone willing to ship to the US. The Lebara SIM was offered on eBay so I grabbed it. Now I just have to figure out how to activate it.
Forum: Europe 30-08-2007, 20:44
Replies: 1
Views: 6,414
Posted By lizzie1955
Lebara NL Sim: Need Help Activating

Hi Everyone: I have my new Lebara Sim in hand, including instructions in English. I am concerned, however, that when I go to activate the card all of the prompts will be in Dutch. Is there someone...
Forum: BeNeLux 20-08-2007, 23:59
Replies: 6
Views: 5,060
Posted By lizzie1955
Thank you so much. I did find it and have...

Thank you so much. I did find it and have e-mailed the seller to see if they'll ship to the US. I appreciate your help.
Forum: BeNeLux 20-08-2007, 16:36
Replies: 6
Views: 5,060
Posted By lizzie1955
I did try eBay.nl and will keep doing so. Thanks!

I did try eBay.nl and will keep doing so. Thanks!
Forum: BeNeLux 20-08-2007, 15:58
Replies: 6
Views: 5,060
Posted By lizzie1955
Lebara Mobile Sim for The Netherlands Shipped to States?

I'll be in Amsterdam or a week in the fall and plan to use a Lebara Mobile SIM. It seems they have about the best rates to call the US. I know it will be easy to buy one once I get to Amsterdam...
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