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    • Mike LuceyM Offline
      Mike Lucey
      last edited by

      Hi Guys,

      I've been in Spain recently for a few days and used
      my mobile phone on a number of occasions for calls
      and Internet connections. I expect to see a whopping
      bill this month as the mobile phone companies here in
      Europe really rub it in when it comes to roaming charges.

      However, I noticed an article in today's Irish Mail
      which seems to offer some hope for the future. Pat
      Phelan, a former head chief and long time techie geek
      has come up with what looks like the ideal solution.
      His 'truly global mobile phone' allows both inward and
      outward calls for the price of a local call anywhere in
      the World!

      His site is, http://www.maxroam.com/default.asp and
      I've just scanned the info. It appears to be an answer
      to those high roaming bills.

      Do any of you make / receive mobile calls while abroad,
      if so I'd appreciate your take on the service.

      Mike

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      • J Offline
        Jackson
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        Hmmm, I'm over in Sweden regularly- I'll look into this, it could be handy.
        Thanks Mike.

        Jackson

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        • Mike LuceyM Offline
          Mike Lucey
          last edited by

          Jackson,

          I tried to sign up / buy last week and did not know whether
          or not it the payment went through. I've now allowed time
          to see if it went through and it appears not to have so I'll
          have another go.

          Please let me know how you get on with it, if you decide to
          purchase. It definitely makes sense when abroad ...... I just
          hate being screwed by those telephone companies.

          Mike

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          • J Offline
            Jackson
            last edited by

            Mike,

            Will do.

            BTW, did you see your Happy Birthday and "Mike's got his Trike" threads on the Corner Bar?

            Jackson

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            • Mike LuceyM Offline
              Mike Lucey
              last edited by

              Got my MAX ROAM card today, just in time as I'm spending a few
              days in Spain so will be able to test it out. I'll report back
              on how it works.

              Mike

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              • J Offline
                Jackson
                last edited by

                Cool, have a nice holiday.

                Jackson

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                • Mike LuceyM Offline
                  Mike Lucey
                  last edited by

                  Thanks Jackson, its only a Wed to Sat break
                  but again I get bored if longer πŸ˜†

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                  • Mike LuceyM Offline
                    Mike Lucey
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                    It worked fine for calls but was not able to
                    go on the Net (via Nokia 6300) to check emails.
                    I must contact them to see is this is possible
                    or in the pipeline.

                    Mike

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