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Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 08-04-2010, 21:13
Replies: 4
Views: 4,229
Posted By bylo
Google Voice VoIP Desktop Client Could Be On the Way

Some people here may find this useful if it really happens: Google Voice VoIP Desktop Client Could Be On the Way (http://lifehacker.com/5512444/google-voice-voip-desktop-client-could-be-on-the-way")
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 05-04-2010, 02:24
Replies: 1
Views: 3,249
Posted By bylo
Forum description update

The description for the International GSM prepaid cards forum says, "A forum about prepaid GSM international cards such as United Mobile (Riiing), Hop, Travelsim, Mobal...: write here news,...
Forum: Mobile Phones 29-03-2010, 22:29
Replies: 2
Views: 3,050
Posted By bylo
An some of us have them built into our notebooks...

An some of us have them built into our notebooks so there's nothing extra to buy, carry, waste a USB port, etc. :p

ThinkPad ThinkLight (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_ThinkPad_ThinkLight")
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 26-03-2010, 20:49
Replies: 6
Views: 3,317
Posted By bylo
Actually I know how you feel. I have investments...

Actually I know how you feel. I have investments in the US. That was a smart thing to do when the CA$ was worth US$0.62 a few years ago. Now it's up to US$0.98 and is expected to go even higher.
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 26-03-2010, 02:58
Replies: 6
Views: 3,317
Posted By bylo
OTOH it makes visits to the UK from us colonials...

OTOH it makes visits to the UK from us colonials 30% cheaper than last year :thumbup:
Forum: Mobile Phones 13-03-2010, 01:59
Replies: 22
Views: 112,492
Posted By bylo
You beat me to it by one day. See also...

You beat me to it by one day. See also http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/mobile-phones/5411-unlock-help-2.html#post31466 for a downloadable calculator and a real English description of how to do an...
Forum: Mobile Phones 13-03-2010, 01:54
Replies: 12
Views: 17,588
Posted By bylo
There's no need to pay money to unlock most...

There's no need to pay money to unlock most Huawei USB sticks. Here's a link to a free unlock code calculator. I used it to unlock my E1550.

Yobb GSM Blog: Free Huawei Calculator!...
Forum: Americas 06-03-2010, 13:31
Replies: 5
Views: 2,905
Posted By bylo
Then again, with the world economies in...

Then again, with the world economies in recession, where is the money going to come from? Canada not on foreign cellphone firms' radar...
Forum: Americas 03-03-2010, 21:01
Replies: 5
Views: 2,905
Posted By bylo
Ottawa to open telecom sector to greater foreign ownership

Ottawa to open telecom sector to greater foreign ownership - The Globe and Mail...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-02-2010, 23:39
Replies: 4
Views: 3,794
Posted By bylo
Roam Mobility Canada

Roam Mobility - International Roaming Phones and SIM Cards (http://www.roammobility.com/)

See also this review: Roam free on your cell – or at least on the cheap - The Globe and Mail...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 24-01-2010, 13:33
Replies: 4
Views: 2,995
Posted By bylo
Why are calls originating in the US so expensive?...

Why are calls originating in the US so expensive? ($2.50/min to receive a call, $2.89/min to make a call to the US or Canada)

Conversely why are calls originating in Canada so (relatively) cheap?...
Forum: Americas 20-12-2009, 15:34
Replies: 8
Views: 4,097
Posted By bylo
Back to the USA... Free WiFi - A 2009-2010...

Back to the USA...

Free WiFi - A 2009-2010 Holiday Gift from Google (http://www.freeholidaywifi.com/)
Forum: Americas 18-12-2009, 13:48
Replies: 8
Views: 4,097
Posted By bylo
Note that the Starbucks deal applies only in the...

Note that the Starbucks deal applies only in the US. Up here a Starbucks gift card gets you only the opportunity to pay for WiFi. If you want free you need an Internet account with Bhell...
Forum: Americas 14-12-2009, 13:56
Replies: 22
Views: 12,618
Posted By bylo
Re 7-11 SpeakOut, some recent changes...

Re 7-11 SpeakOut, some recent changes (http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/pages/rates/):

1. Outgoing SMS is 10¢. There doesn`t seem to be a surcharge for foreign SMS, but I haven`t confirmed it.

2....
Forum: Americas 11-12-2009, 14:10
Replies: 22
Views: 12,618
Posted By bylo
There`s still Wind in Globalive`s sails ;) See...

There`s still Wind in Globalive`s sails ;) See http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/americas/5241-wind-coming-canada-3.html#post30407
Forum: Americas 11-12-2009, 14:05
Replies: 50
Views: 26,474
Posted By bylo
Last minute reprieve! Globalive to enter wireless...

Last minute reprieve! Globalive to enter wireless market - The Globe and Mail (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/globalive-to-enter-wireless-market/article1396853/)
Forum: Americas 10-12-2009, 20:07
Replies: 22
Views: 12,618
Posted By bylo
Petro-Can hasn't been 20¢/min for at least a...

Petro-Can hasn't been 20¢/min for at least a year. 7-11 SpeakOut still is if you buy at least $75 of airtime. But even that ends this year.

Currently if you buy $100 airtime from SpeakOut you get...
Forum: Americas 03-12-2009, 22:29
Replies: 9
Views: 9,766
Posted By bylo
Thanks for the info. The pricing isn't very...

Thanks for the info. The pricing isn't very attractive by European standards :(
Forum: Spain & Portugal 11-11-2009, 20:27
Replies: 10
Views: 9,077
Posted By bylo
A similar situation exists in the US, where they...

A similar situation exists in the US, where they make you take off your shoes, to check for possible bombs. Meanwhile everywhere else, including Canada, you don't have to do it unless your shoes set...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 10-11-2009, 14:21
Replies: 10
Views: 9,077
Posted By bylo
Security theatre...

Security theatre (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_theater). Designed to give the impression that Big Brother is busy combatting terrorism and make the natives less restless ;)
Forum: Americas 30-10-2009, 13:55
Replies: 50
Views: 26,474
Posted By bylo
While the CRTC may have failed to pass Wind...

While the CRTC may have failed to pass Wind (http://www.english-idioms.net/cgi-bin/idiom.cgi?idiom=pass%20away) the fat lady has yet to sing...
Forum: Mobile Phones 28-10-2009, 14:15
Replies: 12
Views: 17,588
Posted By bylo
Indeed. We usually stay in the Zillertal. I see...

Indeed. We usually stay in the Zillertal. I see there is a Hofer shop in Zell am Ziller. Also the yesss! coverage list includes nearby communities Haizenberg and Mayrhofen so we should be able to get...
Forum: Mobile Phones 27-10-2009, 19:14
Replies: 12
Views: 17,588
Posted By bylo
Because I didn't knonow about them. Thanks. ...

Because I didn't knonow about them. Thanks.

As I understand it, the locked drei.at E1550 and SIM (http://www.drei.at/portal/de/privat/tarife/internet_togo/InternetToGo.html) I bought in September...
Forum: Mobile Phones 27-10-2009, 12:37
Replies: 12
Views: 17,588
Posted By bylo
Danke schoen. We rarely visit Vienna, but rather...

Danke schoen. We rarely visit Vienna, but rather go to the Tirol. Perhaps I can send them my modem by post from Canada and after unlocking it they can post it back to me somewhere within Austria....
Forum: Mobile Phones 26-10-2009, 13:57
Replies: 12
Views: 17,588
Posted By bylo
Do you know what network they use for their...

Do you know what network they use for their Internet stick? I have a Huawei E1550 that is locked to drei.at. I would like to use it with yesss. Thanks.
Forum: Italy 14-09-2009, 20:11
Replies: 15
Views: 14,527
Posted By bylo
Not sure if this helps, but today I bought a 3 (...

Not sure if this helps, but today I bought a 3 ( www.drei.at/ ) Internet ToGo package that includes a Huawei E1500 USB key and 2GB bandwidth for €55. The reason I mention it is that this package...
Forum: Americas 04-09-2009, 20:30
Replies: 3
Views: 6,784
Posted By bylo
An alternative to Rogers/Fido are SpeakOut and...

An alternative to Rogers/Fido are SpeakOut and Petro-Canada Mobility. Both are operated by MVNO ztar and run on the Rogers GSM network. Neither offer data plans, however. The main advantage they...
Forum: Americas 27-08-2009, 21:32
Replies: 17
Views: 8,898
Posted By bylo
Not a chance! Look at the map for Kingston, which...

Not a chance! Look at the map for Kingston, which is also AC 613 and is about half way between Toronto and Ottawa.
Forum: Americas 25-08-2009, 17:53
Replies: 17
Views: 8,898
Posted By bylo
I was able to reach this number using a SpeakOut...

I was able to reach this number using a SpeakOut (Rogers MVNO) SIM.

Yes. Ottawa is long distance from Toronto so the per minute charge will be higher.
Forum: Americas 25-08-2009, 15:29
Replies: 17
Views: 8,898
Posted By bylo
I can try for you using a SpeakOut SIM which runs...

I can try for you using a SpeakOut SIM which runs on the Rogers network. 613 is Ottawa. Do you have a Toronto access number (AC 416 or 647)?
Forum: Americas 25-08-2009, 15:08
Replies: 17
Views: 8,898
Posted By bylo
You can buy a Rogers or Fido SIM via eBay, e.g....

You can buy a Rogers or Fido SIM via eBay, e.g. these (http://shop.ebay.ca/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=rogers+sim&_sacat=See-All-Categories) and then buy airtime at many stores here. I...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 16-08-2009, 12:22
Replies: 109
Views: 48,393
Posted By bylo
The problem is, of course, that UM's customers...

The problem is, of course, that UM's customers have now moved on to other services. It's unlikely they'd be interested in coming back to a relaunched UM. Even if the new owners reinstated our airtime...
Forum: Mobile Phones 29-06-2009, 20:41
Replies: 4
Views: 3,807
Posted By bylo
I've had good experiences with puremobile.com...

I've had good experiences with puremobile.com (http://www.puremobile.com/).
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-06-2009, 02:47
Replies: 15
Views: 4,536
Posted By bylo
Mobal is still your best bet even though it's...

Mobal is still your best bet even though it's more expensive. If you have an emergency cost won't be the issue. Reliability and convenience will. None of the global SIMs are as reliable and...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-06-2009, 13:38
Replies: 15
Views: 4,536
Posted By bylo
Mobal is by far the most reliable and probably...

Mobal is by far the most reliable and probably works in more countries than any other global SIM. While it is relatively expensive, it's probably cheaper to use it for emergencies and until you can...
Forum: Americas 03-06-2009, 13:08
Replies: 4
Views: 3,730
Posted By bylo
Probably WiFi if there are hotspots near you,...

Probably WiFi if there are hotspots near you, especially free ones. For 6 weeks a year it doesn't make sense to set up an account with an ISP. And if you use a cell data plan to*roam you'll pay...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-05-2009, 13:34
Replies: 22
Views: 8,677
Posted By bylo
We hike in the Alps and carry a cellphone for...

We hike in the Alps and carry a cellphone for emergencies, either in case we need help or (more likely) our elderly parents need to reach us. While cellphone coverage is amazingly good even on remote...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-04-2009, 21:51
Replies: 173
Views: 51,309
Posted By bylo
Ahhh... you must be in management ;)

Ahhh... you must be in management ;)
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 29-04-2009, 16:36
Replies: 173
Views: 51,309
Posted By bylo
OK, I'll try: In a few weeks we will discontinue...

OK, I'll try: In a few weeks we will discontinue the automatic recharge feature altogether because it is unreliable.

I presume "does not provide reliable service" refers to the multiple credit...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-04-2009, 16:10
Replies: 77
Views: 34,377
Posted By bylo
No, I don't expect that. Business is business....

No, I don't expect that. Business is business. You pay your money and you take your chances.

However you have to look at things from our perspective as well. Another MVNO with global SIM has just...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-04-2009, 22:09
Replies: 16
Views: 6,912
Posted By bylo
And also for keeping us informed of the situation...

And also for keeping us informed of the situation at UM HQ :thumbup:
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 15-04-2009, 18:04
Replies: 16
Views: 6,912
Posted By bylo
Providing you bring lots and lots of money ;)

Providing you bring lots and lots of money ;)
Forum: Americas 04-04-2009, 13:23
Replies: 23
Views: 14,892
Posted By bylo
Looks like they're reselling this: SIMple Calling...

Looks like they're reselling this: SIMple Calling USA SIM Card (http://www.telestial.com/view_product.php?ID=LSIM-US04)
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 13-03-2009, 12:16
Replies: 13
Views: 11,947
Posted By bylo
From NY Times article linked upthread, "If you...

From NY Times article linked upthread, "If you dial your own Google Voice number from one of your phones, you’re offered an option to call overseas at rates even lower than Skype’s (and much...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-03-2009, 17:25
Replies: 13
Views: 11,947
Posted By bylo
Google Voice • imagine the possibilities...

Google Voice (http://www.google.com/voice/about)

Official Google Blog: Official Google Blog: Here comes Google Voice (http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/here-comes-google-voice.html)

NY...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 23-02-2009, 13:36
Replies: 63
Views: 19,520
Posted By bylo
Dream on. There's a good reason why those of us...

Dream on. There's a good reason why those of us who have ever had dealings with Rogers refer to them as Robbers.

See also negative-option billing...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-02-2009, 17:11
Replies: 63
Views: 19,520
Posted By bylo
This could be very appealing for users of...

This could be very appealing for users of Canadian MVNOs like SpeakOut and Petro Canada Mobile. These MVNOs use the Rogers Canada GSM network but they cannot roam in the US. Also the standard phones...
Forum: Americas 18-02-2009, 14:00
Replies: 7
Views: 4,535
Posted By bylo
Meanwhile in Canada you can still buy PAYG phones...

Meanwhile in Canada you can still buy PAYG phones and airtime, pay in cash and not show any ID. That is until Obama tells "Steve" to tighten up the rules.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 03-02-2009, 13:21
Replies: 26
Views: 9,375
Posted By bylo
As I recall they encouraged everyone to transfer...

As I recall they encouraged everyone to transfer the balance from their +423 SIM to the new +44 SIM. So how many of those "60,000 customers" that are now for sale have zero balances and/or are...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-01-2009, 19:57
Replies: 19
Views: 7,471
Posted By bylo
Evidently when UM talk about "added value" they...

Evidently when UM talk about "added value" they mean to their bottom line, not ours :(
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