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Forum: Europe 07-08-2007, 22:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,489
Posted By KiwiSurfer
Meir: Thanks for the new link. It seems the...

Meir: Thanks for the new link.

It seems the new roaming product does not work with SMS messages, which I think is a shame. Perhaps they will add that feature later. It is a good idea though, I...
Forum: Europe 07-08-2007, 09:06
Replies: 7
Views: 3,085
Posted By KiwiSurfer
For coverage, following my 2.5 weeks experience...

For coverage, following my 2.5 weeks experience in Southern England I would rank the four 2G networks in this order: Orange, Vodafone, O2 and T-Mobile. I did not use a 3G phone so I don't know what...
Forum: Europe 07-08-2007, 09:03
Replies: 7
Views: 3,085
Posted By KiwiSurfer
O2 has a bolt-on called International Caller...

O2 has a bolt-on called International Caller which gives you GBP 0.10 texts to overseas numbers as well as cheaper calls to popular international destinations. That could be worth looking into.
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Forum: Europe 07-08-2007, 08:58
Replies: 9
Views: 2,489
Posted By KiwiSurfer
That URL does not seem to work anymore? ...

That URL does not seem to work anymore?

Regards,
James
Forum: Europe 07-08-2007, 08:54
Replies: 8
Views: 12,626
Posted By KiwiSurfer
Post Report

Just to report back on my experiences.

I got an O2 UK Sim while still in New Zealand and was able to activate it even when roaming on Vodafone in New Zealand. I had no credit however, but that was...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 07-08-2007, 08:36
Replies: 5
Views: 3,851
Posted By KiwiSurfer
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Just a report back to explain my experiences during July 2007 while in Madrid, Spain. As I said before I worked out that it would be cheaper to roam on Vodafone, so I roamed on Vodafone until I got...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 13-11-2006, 06:00
Replies: 11
Views: 5,713
Posted By KiwiSurfer
Yes I wonder about how Voda and Telecom will deal...

Yes I wonder about how Voda and Telecom will deal with home-network calls with different prefixs. Eg a if I had a 021/GSM phone calling a GSM phone with a 027/CDMA prefix would the network be able to...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 13-11-2006, 05:53
Replies: 11
Views: 5,713
Posted By KiwiSurfer
Unfourtently, this is typical Telecom tactic. I...

Unfourtently, this is typical Telecom tactic. I would be very surpised to see them play fair -- they try to bend the rules as much as they can so they can get a competitive advantage over the other...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 05-11-2006, 23:32
Replies: 5
Views: 3,851
Posted By KiwiSurfer
Thanks, seems like I'll have to roam using my...

Thanks, seems like I'll have to roam using my Vodafone NZ sim card.

Do let me know if you hear of any changes. :-)

Regards,
James
Forum: Europe 05-11-2006, 23:22
Replies: 8
Views: 12,626
Posted By KiwiSurfer
Thanks very much for that information about the...

Thanks very much for that information about the 02 bolt-on! It seems like a pretty good deal, finally!

The costs for an O2 pay-as-you-go SIM seems to be:-
- ?4.99 for the sim
- ?4.99 one-off for...
Forum: Europe 05-11-2006, 22:44
Replies: 8
Views: 12,626
Posted By KiwiSurfer
If I buy a 10.00 card with 10.00 worth of credit,...

If I buy a 10.00 card with 10.00 worth of credit, then it's virtually free isn't it? 10 minus 10 equals 0, according to Primary School maths. :-)

Whats the advantage of Virign and/or tesco over...
Forum: Europe 05-11-2006, 22:40
Replies: 8
Views: 12,626
Posted By KiwiSurfer
I don't plan on using it back home, but as I will...

I don't plan on using it back home, but as I will be going to Spain after the UK roaming so could be useful. However roaming using the UK sim card I've looked at is usually more expensive than...
Forum: Africa, Asia and Pacific 05-11-2006, 04:35
Replies: 11
Views: 5,713
Posted By KiwiSurfer
I read in the Herald (major newspaper in NZ) that...

I read in the Herald (major newspaper in NZ) that Number Porability will be established next year. I'll believe it when I see it, though!

Regards,
James
Forum: Europe 05-11-2006, 04:33
Replies: 27
Views: 6,492
Posted By KiwiSurfer
How easy is it to do this? I assume you have to...

How easy is it to do this? I assume you have to go into a Orange shop to get a deal like this?

Regards,
James
Forum: Europe 05-11-2006, 04:28
Replies: 8
Views: 12,626
Posted By KiwiSurfer
You may have read my other topic regarding the...

You may have read my other topic regarding the costs of roaming or using a local sim in Spain. In case you have not I'm a Vodafone NZ customer. I'm also Deaf so all I will use is SMS, with a lot of...
Forum: Spain & Portugal 05-11-2006, 03:47
Replies: 5
Views: 3,851
Posted By KiwiSurfer
Heya all, I'm from New Zealand, and I will...

Heya all,

I'm from New Zealand, and I will be going to the UK and Spain during June-July next year. My current itenary has me in Spain during 12th to 23rd July (i.e. 11 days). I'm a customer of...
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