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2009-09-23 , 14:03
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Originally Posted by zerojay View Post
Correct me if I'm wrong, but most of the people I know of that use dual SIM cards use them because they're in many different areas with different providers in a short distance... [...]
Apparently dual-SIM phones are very popular in Asia, but I would think that it's not the multi-providers in different areas which is the cause (because everywhere I've been in Europe and parts of Asia there may be different providers but they're always country-wide).

The dual business phone/private phone issue is probably the main driver. And, for some, routine travel to some other country.
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2009-09-23 , 19:33
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Originally Posted by McChicken View Post
Have emailed the Dual SIM guys, encouraged them to make a Dual SIM adapte for Maemo 5, gave them links to our community, if I get a reply will post.
it is amazing how few people that actually know about Dual SIM adapters.
OK they are not 100% perfect but better than carry two phones.
The Dual SIM adapters, allow only to have one running at any time and able to switch between them easily, right?
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2009-09-23 , 19:40
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Originally Posted by McChicken View Post
As I mentioned here in Europe it is a ***** with different ( local) operators when traveling. so Dual SIM cards adapters is not that unusual. and one of the most respected companies is this http://www.simore.ch/en/index.php I have never used their products so I cannot say too much.

nowadays ( here in EU) it is not Phone Calls that is making a hassle, as call rates are acceptable even by using your local ( another country SIM) but instead it is Mobile Broadband that is difficult. ( as I use Skype, email , surf. GPS Maps)
and THAT be really expensive like € 15 / Mb, ( $20.-)
this have been my biggest issue when on travel
When you enter a country in EU you get a SMS with costs of voice and SMS costs (but not (yet) data costs). Not knowing the costs sucks. Just curious, where did you have to pay 15 EUR/MB?
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2009-09-23 , 20:10
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Originally Posted by allnameswereout View Post
When you enter a country in EU you get a SMS with costs of voice and SMS costs (but not (yet) data costs). Not knowing the costs sucks. Just curious, where did you have to pay 15 EUR/MB?
I do not remember if it was France or Germany, but if you are not with one of the biggest Pan European operators you do not get great rates in some countries, I have Huhinson Three (3) and they are great in some countries ( where they operate) and totally suck in other ( not in operation).
I do get the data rate info when crossing a boarder, and I DO NEED getting on-line so even though I know it is going to be expensive i need to use it.
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2009-09-23 , 20:15
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Originally Posted by McChicken View Post
I do not remember if it was France or Germany, but if you are not with one of the biggest Pan European operators you do not get great rates in some countries, I have Huhinson Three (3) and they are great in some countries ( where they operate) and totally suck in other ( not in operation).
I do get the data rate info when crossing a boarder, and I DO NEED getting on-line so even though I know it is going to be expensive i need to use it.
Hmm, I get quite good rates everywhere in EU but EU != Europe. For me, Serbia was 400-480 EUR for 30 MB or something. Still figuring it out with my telco, they will give me some kind of deal. You might find those interesting. Ie. Vodafone NL provides option of 75 EUR for 250 MB international.
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2009-09-28 , 16:04
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Originally Posted by vabgeo View Post
The Dual SIM adapters, allow only to have one running at any time and able to switch between them easily, right?
I _think_ so, yes. For proper dual SIM operations you need a dual SIM phone, not one of those adapters.
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