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Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 07-11-2012, 12:10
Replies: 33
Views: 15,452
Posted By LBarouf
That feature could become useful. I have some...

That feature could become useful. I have some family members and friends without a mobile phone, only e-mails. No issues if I have internet access, but if I am on a trek without anything but a...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-11-2012, 02:19
Replies: 33
Views: 15,452
Posted By LBarouf
I beg to differ. The majority don't... but a few...

I beg to differ. The majority don't... but a few did implement. A project I worked on recently, we used that setting for a customer in order to centralize some SCADA communication. All SMS-MT were...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-11-2012, 02:12
Replies: 33
Views: 15,452
Posted By LBarouf
LOL. Love it. There are many other carriers that...

LOL. Love it. There are many other carriers that also allow SMS forwarding. Probably not something allowed to MVNOs, as most get access to CDRs, not a full SS7 access to signalling and importantly,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-11-2012, 02:08
Replies: 33
Views: 15,452
Posted By LBarouf
Will replies to the e-mail-to-sms be sent back to...

Will replies to the e-mail-to-sms be sent back to the originating e-mail sender, at the regular send rate? Of course, you cannot reply to the ones sent from the website I guess.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 22-05-2012, 01:26
Replies: 33
Views: 15,452
Posted By LBarouf
Kiitos! That's excellent.... looking forward to...

Kiitos! That's excellent.... looking forward to get my receive my SIMs.
Cheers!
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-05-2012, 21:35
Replies: 33
Views: 15,452
Posted By LBarouf
Thanks for the clarification. Just to be certain...

Thanks for the clarification. Just to be certain I understood, no extra charge means the destination rate still applies, there just no surcharge, correct?

Can the PEN be able forwarded? If so, in...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-05-2012, 21:28
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By LBarouf
Interesting. Since it's in the PIN, it sounds...

Interesting. Since it's in the PIN, it sounds like a STK is running in the USIM software enabling what IMSI to use. Otherwise, automatic selection based on the available PLMNs and in order of the PRL...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 21-05-2012, 21:20
Replies: 2
Views: 2,629
Posted By LBarouf
And the promo you used, is now over? Thanks Andy.

And the promo you used, is now over? Thanks Andy.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-05-2012, 22:59
Replies: 2
Views: 2,629
Posted By LBarouf
Former UM and UM+ customer

What vendors currently has offers for previous United Mobile customers? I know of OneSimCard who offers replacement SIM with 10$ credit, anyone else?

Thanks.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 20-05-2012, 22:50
Replies: 153
Views: 63,262
Posted By LBarouf
Do you know to which networks the IMSIs are tied...

Do you know to which networks the IMSIs are tied to? How do you control on the SIM which IMSI to send to the VPLMN and how can each IMSIs be used by the same MSISDN. Wouldn't the HLR return an error?...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 19-05-2012, 17:16
Replies: 33
Views: 15,452
Posted By LBarouf
That's the phone number.... what about the SIM...

That's the phone number.... what about the SIM cards... they should start with 89248... what's the next two, 01, 02 or 03 ? i.e.: 8924801xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Also, how does this call forward feature...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-07-2009, 21:54
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By LBarouf
Hi Stu, Friends and colleagues rather have...

Hi Stu,

Friends and colleagues rather have cheap outbound calls back home, and cheap local calls to the destination. Incoming is important also, but our case, calls are placed more frequently than...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-07-2009, 21:44
Replies: 201
Views: 80,566
Posted By LBarouf
IMSI are linked to CTNs (cellular telephone...

IMSI are linked to CTNs (cellular telephone number). CTNs can be replaced by another one, but never be replaced once the IMSI is deemed canceled. Once you cancel your line, the IMSI is know as...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 12-07-2009, 20:57
Replies: 109
Views: 48,393
Posted By LBarouf
You probably meant Dual IMSI SIMs, not phones....

You probably meant Dual IMSI SIMs, not phones. Unless you meant DUAL SIM phones.....
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 17-05-2009, 20:50
Replies: 4
Views: 3,028
Posted By LBarouf
Hummm interresting. My Bold was also forcing me...

Hummm interresting. My Bold was also forcing me to turn on the radio to get e-mails. What model does she have?

Thanks for sharing, that's an interesting scenario.

Also, what provider were you...
Forum: Callback, VoIP, Satellite and all other technologies 17-05-2009, 16:05
Replies: 4
Views: 3,028
Posted By LBarouf
You're doing a UMA call while in Dubai? I though...

You're doing a UMA call while in Dubai? I though TMo's service was for continental USA only, as soon as it would register with the VPLMN's VLR, TMo's HLR would refuse the UMA traffic until you...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-05-2009, 06:08
Replies: 173
Views: 51,309
Posted By LBarouf
Icqsim

Any ICQSIM users here? It should be down also...no?
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-05-2009, 07:56
Replies: 14
Views: 7,175
Posted By LBarouf
Well, beside reusing an MVNO/MVNE agreement in...

Well, beside reusing an MVNO/MVNE agreement in place, there's no real turn-key solution. Find a MNO that has a flexible MVNO agreement, that lets you tap to their SS7 network (ah! maybe a desperate...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 18-04-2009, 03:21
Replies: 1
Views: 2,182
Posted By LBarouf
Heard of Mobile-Net?

MVNO that seems to be based in USA, using Estonian network EMT (IMSIs point to MCC/MNC 248-01). Can be found here: MobilenetSIM cards (http://www.MobileNetSIM.com) Anyone used them before? any good?...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-02-2009, 05:15
Replies: 33
Views: 27,070
Posted By LBarouf
What mobiles are covered in North America. For...

What mobiles are covered in North America. For work, I get a mobile for USA and another for Canada currently, what providers are covered? When you say free voicemail, you mean we can call back the...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 05-02-2009, 05:00
Replies: 33
Views: 533,992
Posted By LBarouf
@hcernl Did they reply by now? My tickets all...

@hcernl
Did they reply by now? My tickets all remain still unanswered. Calling them is no use either, they say it's with tech support. *sigh*
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-01-2009, 13:39
Replies: 33
Views: 27,070
Posted By LBarouf
Most MVNOs/MVNEs seem to use Jersey Telecom as...

Most MVNOs/MVNEs seem to use Jersey Telecom as their MNO partner. UM used FL1 for the +423 and JT/Wave as their +44 partner. Who knows... maybe UM was too hungry and signed an agreement for too many...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 06-01-2009, 13:23
Replies: 33
Views: 533,992
Posted By LBarouf
Wow, mine would stay in for decades, I have 80$...

Wow, mine would stay in for decades, I have 80$ on it... :-S
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 04-01-2009, 20:50
Replies: 28
Views: 13,115
Posted By LBarouf
ah... well, that can be arranged I'm sure,...

ah... well, that can be arranged I'm sure, especially if you happen to be there for a least a few days.
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 04-01-2009, 06:17
Replies: 28
Views: 13,115
Posted By LBarouf
United Mobile never worked in Narita. I have both...

United Mobile never worked in Narita. I have both a UM and UM+ SIM. The phone worked fine with my local provider with my iPhone 3G and my Treo 750 on Softbank and NTT DoCoMo on 2100Mhz, but my 2...
Forum: Americas 04-01-2009, 06:10
Replies: 3
Views: 3,341
Posted By LBarouf
I used Claro in Uruguay (Colonia and Montevideo)...

I used Claro in Uruguay (Colonia and Montevideo) without a problem, where United Mobile wouldn't work. Service is decent with them also.

I hope this helps. cheers.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-01-2009, 05:57
Replies: 9
Views: 4,677
Posted By LBarouf
The issue is more related to who do the carriers...

The issue is more related to who do the carriers deliver the messages to. SS7 is used extensively, but solution providers such as mobile365 can offer very good IP alternative. The issue? You can only...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-01-2009, 05:49
Replies: 9
Views: 4,677
Posted By LBarouf
I can confirm you that you can receive msg on a...

I can confirm you that you can receive msg on a UM+ account (+44) from Rogers subscribers so far. Who knows when United Mobile will change this... I hate them now.

-Pissed off UM user.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-01-2009, 05:46
Replies: 10
Views: 5,624
Posted By LBarouf
;) I hear you and second that motion! The latest...

;) I hear you and second that motion! The latest changes in policies at United Mobile got me thinking twice about referring anyone for their services.

As a side note, if you use data while abroad,...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-01-2009, 05:41
Replies: 19
Views: 7,471
Posted By LBarouf
Try turning off 3G. It's a turbo SIM issue as it...

Try turning off 3G. It's a turbo SIM issue as it sounds to me, nothing to do with the service providers nor the carriers.
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-01-2009, 05:39
Replies: 30
Views: 12,543
Posted By LBarouf
Thumbs down As much as I'm pissed with united mobile, I have...

As much as I'm pissed with united mobile, I have to say that within USA and Canada, most of the time, calling the UM+ numbers in the +44 country code, worked. Caribbeans didn't always work though...
Forum: International GSM prepaid cards 04-01-2009, 05:21
Replies: 33
Views: 533,992
Posted By LBarouf
Angry Furious United-Mobile customers (or ICQ)?

Let's just say that I am *NOT* a happy camper lately with United-Mobile.

I travel extensively and the international prepaid service is a no brainer in my opinion. At first, in Europe I had nothing...
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