Prepaid card

Frederick Gordts

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Jul 16, 2002, 7:54:19 AM7/16/02

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I'm coming to the UK for a few weeks and would need a prepaid mobile
SIM card. Which ones can any of you recommend? I would certainly need
roaming in Europe and being able to call to Europe. Data would be a
good addition. And if possible a 6-months/1 year life. Are there any
sites that compare prepaid? Thanks.

Stuart G. Friedman

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Jul 16, 2002, 8:45:47 AM7/16/02

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I don't think any prepaids are doing data at the moment. One2One, O2, and
Origin have implemented some sort of prepaid roaming. I don't know about
Voda.

Roaming is expensive (particularly on prepaids). All prepaids (except
Orange) have implemented a callback service for their international roaming,
so you have to dial a long string of numbers, hangup and wait for an
automatic return call. For example, to call a number in Paris (even while
in France), on most systems, you would dial something similar to
*111*33198765432# to trigger the call. The call can easily run you £1.10 a
minute that way.

If you are visiting a country for any period of time, buying a new prepaid
card for that country makes a great deal of sense. If you need a single
number as a point of contact, get a Yac number (www.yac.com).

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Alan Summerfield

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Jul 16, 2002, 8:52:54 AM7/16/02

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in article c828juo718npadqca...@4ax.com, Frederick Gordts at
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Yeah - mine!

:-)

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Frederick Gordts

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Jul 16, 2002, 10:34:38 AM7/16/02

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Thanks :-)
Is Vodafone still the operator with the best overall coverage (like in
the countryside, in small villages etc)?

Steve Terry

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Jul 16, 2002, 4:49:00 PM7/16/02

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Orange Just Talk PAYT have the cheapest international from the UK
All PAYT Roaming are expensive but Orange use "Camel" roaming
is the most sophisticated

Orange are in the top 2 networks for best UK coverage

Only problem with Orange JT PAYT Sims is that they have to be
registered to a UK name and address
Some dealers will sell you a pre-registered one

Orange JT PAYT have Data if you ask for it

Steve Terry

David Horne

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Jul 16, 2002, 6:34:18 PM7/16/02

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Steve Terry <g4wwk...@tesco.net> wrote:

> Only problem with Orange JT PAYT Sims is that they have to be
> registered to a UK name and address

But unlike some countries, you won't be asked for proof of address, etc.
when you register, so you can use anyone's address. You don't need to be
on the electoral roll etc.

David

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Jon

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Jul 16, 2002, 6:56:09 PM7/16/02

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Stuart G. Friedman opened his or her mouth, and muttered...

> I don't think any prepaids are doing data at the moment. One2One, O2, and
> Origin have implemented some sort of prepaid roaming. I don't know about
> Voda.

All UK networks offer outgoing data and fax on prepay, Vodafone even allow
incoming fax.
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Stuart G. Friedman

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Jul 16, 2002, 11:02:35 PM7/16/02

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Mea culpa. I was thinking GPRS.
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Frederick Gordts

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Jul 17, 2002, 4:35:57 AM7/17/02

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As far as I can tell, Vodafone also use a similar system on some
networks in Europe ("Gold" networks as they call it), or am I wrong?

Steve Terry

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Jul 17, 2002, 3:07:16 PM7/17/02

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Voda PAYT are using a mixture of Camel and callback
which can be confusing to the user

Orange JT PAYT committed itself from the outset to Camel only

Steve Terry

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Jul 17, 2002, 6:52:48 PM7/17/02

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"Pete" <pete112wR...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 16 Jul 2002 08:45:47 -0400, "Stuart G. Friedman"
> <Stu.Ign...@Crimappdotcom.na> wrote:
<snip>
> You obviously haven't considered Fresh then. No callback involved and
> a lot cheaper than the other networks as well.
> Pete
>
Fresh is another "no line rental" like Virgin mobile, or Orange OVP Virgin
You're able to have full roaming, Cos you've attached a Direct Debit

Steve Terry