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OY · 06-18-2008, 04:35 PM

And I specifically need the service to work in NORWAY as Cingular/ATT does NOT work (experienced that first hand).

T-Mobile?
Sprint?
Verizon?

WHO KNOWS??!?!?!!!

Ill bump this one until I get an answer.

OY · 06-18-2008, 05:01 PM

Anyone traveling here?

Jenny S. · 06-18-2008, 05:29 PM

You need a GSM service provider in Europe, which is typically Netcom in Norway.

T-Mobile has good coverage all over Europe at a reasonable price, yet, you may have to pay roaming charges outside of Germany. It does work EVERYWHERE, it is amazing, I got coverage all the way up in the Swiss Alps. You can get a prepaid mobile phone account with data plan with T-Mobile in Germany at one of their airport stores (T-Punkt) and use it all over the EU. If you own a triband GSM phone just get the card.

That's what I used to do. Now I am only using their cellphone service and try to skimp on expensive data roaming. I always try to get a hotel room with wireless Internet, which is faster and cheaper.

DateDoc · 06-18-2008, 05:30 PM

AT&T for GSM

Jenny S. · 06-18-2008, 05:36 PM

Here is the link to their prepaid cards.

http://www.t-mobile.de/xtra/0,13361,18518-_,00.html

You can get an account at the airport and buy additional cards at stationaries , gas stations, etc. as needed. They need to be activated over the phone. You pau 29 euro cents per minute and incoming calls are free.

ungratefulninja · 06-18-2008, 05:37 PM

Some of AT&T's earlier 3G cards only had the 3G frequency they use domestically (850/1900.) The later 3G cards are mostly tri-band for using 3G internationally.

On GSM world it shows Netcom and Telenor Mobil use 2100 mhz in Norway.

On ATT.com it shows the Sierra USB 881 with:
# Tri-band HSPA - 850/1900/2100 MHz
# Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE - 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Per Verizon's website you have to use two cards. A CDMA Pc card for US and a GSM based card for international.

http://support.vzw.com/faqs/Internat...al_access.html

ungratefulninja · 06-18-2008, 05:41 PM

It does look like Netcom AS has their UMTS coverage to mostly the Oslo area. Telenor has some other areas, but their UMTS is certainly not extensive.

Jenny S. · 06-18-2008, 05:42 PM

Yeah, they work, but you pay between $0.99 - $ 1.99 per minute, plus, you pay for incoming calls. If you own a tri-band GSM phone and get the a prepaid card there you pay only a fraction, and incoming is free. You can always pop your US-GSM card back in if you run out of prepaid minutes.

OY · 06-18-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenny S.

You need a GSM service provider in Europe, which is typically Netcom in Norway.

T-Mobile has good coverage all over Europe at a reasonable price, yet, you may have to pay roaming charges outside of Germany. It does work EVERYWHERE, it is amazing, I got coverage all the way up in the Swiss Alps. You can get a prepaid mobile phone account with data plan with T-Mobile in Germany at one of their airport stores (T-Punkt) and use it all over the EU. If you own a triband GSM phone just get the card.

That's what I used to do. Now I am only using their cellphone service and try to skimp on expensive data roaming. I always try to get a hotel room with wireless Internet, which is faster and cheaper.

This seems to be the best course of action actually - just get an account there and pay their monthly fees (binding 12 months) - Researched a bit and found both Netcom and Telenor does this. Only cost about $300 + for a year + overages.

ATT services (Aircard) is NOT supported in Norway - I experienced that firsthand and wasted $800 for their services with no usage other than a tiny tad here in the US. Oh well.

But Telenor and Netcom seems to be the best. Wonder if they RENT their stuff out for a month or two while I am there...

Thanks guys.

ungratefulninja · 06-18-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oystein

ATT services (Aircard) is NOT supported in Norway - I experienced that firsthand and wasted $800 for their services with no usage other than a tiny tad here in the US. Oh well.

You remember what card you used? A lot of the early (like last year..) ATT cards did NOT have 2100 mhz, but the recent ones do. On ATT.com it shows they have a roaming agreement with Telenor and Netcom.

Jenny S. · 06-18-2008, 05:51 PM

No permanent plan, I get a prepaid card for 20 Euros and get a new one if I run low on minutes. If people call me from the US it's free for me anyway, if I call them I use Skype, so the cards last long. If you want a 12 month contract you need a street address and a checking account, which, in exchange, means that you have to be registered. I am not sure about Norway, but in most European countries it's a catch 22 thing for foreigners:

-without a visa no address registration
-without a street address no checking account
-without an account no cell phone.

Jenny S. · 06-18-2008, 05:59 PM

If you don't like prepaid or need to keep your US phone # you can always get a US T-Mobile plan with a triband phone (free with a 12 month US plan) and use that all over Europe including Norway, BUT you'll be paying roaming charges of $.0.99 per minute incoming and outgoing. That's the second best thing.

http://www.t-mobile.com/Internationa..._RoamWorldwide

It does work as it uses T-Mobile's European network.

OY · 06-18-2008, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ungratefulninja

You remember what card you used? A lot of the early (like last year..) ATT cards did NOT have 2100 mhz, but the recent ones do. On ATT.com it shows they have a roaming agreement with Telenor and Netcom.

Do you have a URL for that they do have an agreement with Telenor and Netcom DATA ROAMING? I called them and they said they do not

I use the Sierra Wireless Aircard 875U and it does NOT work there for sure.

Jenny S. - I really dont care about the money part as long as I can sit by the ocean in the southern part of Norway and work hehe

As for having to be a Norwegian, well, I am and I do have accounts there as well - only thing is I live in the US (12 years now) so I wont be using the service much while there. Hmmm, I wonder - I do have a Norwegian cell phone w/prepaid card. Maybe I can just tack it onto there? I need to check that.

Jenny S. · 06-18-2008, 06:07 PM

If you don't care about the cost just get a US T-Mobile plan with tri-band pone and eat the 0.99 cents. It works EVERYWHERE where coverage is, from Portugal to Norway.

KRosh · 06-19-2008, 12:27 AM

What's up Oy

http://www.novatelwireless.com/produ...lin-xu870.html

take a look here .. this is the card you need in my opinion. You can get a sim card wherever you travel and use the service.

http://www.novatelwireless.com/about...tus/index.html

Contact these guys and find out what they can do for you.

you can purchase an unlocked one off ebay for 218 dollars.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Unlocked-XU870-N...cmdZViewI tem

baddog · 06-19-2008, 12:32 AM

T-Mobile will make you broke. Get a card there and use their service.

OY · 06-19-2008, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KRosh

What's up Oy

http://www.novatelwireless.com/produ...lin-xu870.html

take a look here .. this is the card you need in my opinion. You can get a sim card wherever you travel and use the service.

http://www.novatelwireless.com/about...tus/index.html

Contact these guys and find out what they can do for you.

you can purchase an unlocked one off ebay for 218 dollars.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Unlocked-XU870-N...cmdZViewI tem

Thanks! Checking it out!

06-18-2008, 04:35 PM	#1
OY Industry Pioneer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA/EU/ASIA Posts: 5,401	Laptop Air cards / 3G wireless INTERNATIONAL - Which provider is the best? And I specifically need the service to work in NORWAY as Cingular/ATT does NOT work (experienced that first hand). T-Mobile? Sprint? Verizon? WHO KNOWS??!?!?!!! Ill bump this one until I get an answer. __________________ Around since 1997, and the company that introduced "Cascading Billing" in MPA3® Affiliate Management and Tracking Software Outsourcing With A Norwegian Twist - NordBits - Inquire within!

06-18-2008, 05:01 PM	#2
OY Industry Pioneer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA/EU/ASIA Posts: 5,401	Anyone traveling here? __________________ Around since 1997, and the company that introduced "Cascading Billing" in MPA3® Affiliate Management and Tracking Software Outsourcing With A Norwegian Twist - NordBits - Inquire within!

06-18-2008, 05:29 PM	#3
Jenny S. Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Europe and SE US Posts: 582	You need a GSM service provider in Europe, which is typically Netcom in Norway. T-Mobile has good coverage all over Europe at a reasonable price, yet, you may have to pay roaming charges outside of Germany. It does work EVERYWHERE, it is amazing, I got coverage all the way up in the Swiss Alps. You can get a prepaid mobile phone account with data plan with T-Mobile in Germany at one of their airport stores (T-Punkt) and use it all over the EU. If you own a triband GSM phone just get the card. That's what I used to do. Now I am only using their cellphone service and try to skimp on expensive data roaming. I always try to get a hotel room with wireless Internet, which is faster and cheaper. __________________ Jenny Seemore Pornography is the bloody gladiator who stands guard over the First Amendment Last edited by Jenny S.; 06-18-2008 at 05:31 PM..

06-18-2008, 05:30 PM	#4
DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	AT&T for GSM __________________

06-18-2008, 05:36 PM	#5
Jenny S. Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Europe and SE US Posts: 582	Here is the link to their prepaid cards. http://www.t-mobile.de/xtra/0,13361,18518-_,00.html You can get an account at the airport and buy additional cards at stationaries , gas stations, etc. as needed. They need to be activated over the phone. You pau 29 euro cents per minute and incoming calls are free. __________________ Jenny Seemore Pornography is the bloody gladiator who stands guard over the First Amendment

06-18-2008, 05:37 PM	#6
ungratefulninja Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 682	Some of AT&T's earlier 3G cards only had the 3G frequency they use domestically (850/1900.) The later 3G cards are mostly tri-band for using 3G internationally. On GSM world it shows Netcom and Telenor Mobil use 2100 mhz in Norway. On ATT.com it shows the Sierra USB 881 with: # Tri-band HSPA - 850/1900/2100 MHz # Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE - 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Per Verizon's website you have to use two cards. A CDMA Pc card for US and a GSM based card for international. http://support.vzw.com/faqs/Internat...al_access.html

06-18-2008, 05:41 PM	#7
ungratefulninja Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 682	It does look like Netcom AS has their UMTS coverage to mostly the Oslo area. Telenor has some other areas, but their UMTS is certainly not extensive.

06-18-2008, 05:42 PM	#8
Jenny S. Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Europe and SE US Posts: 582	Yeah, they work, but you pay between $0.99 - $ 1.99 per minute, plus, you pay for incoming calls. If you own a tri-band GSM phone and get the a prepaid card there you pay only a fraction, and incoming is free. You can always pop your US-GSM card back in if you run out of prepaid minutes. __________________ Jenny Seemore Pornography is the bloody gladiator who stands guard over the First Amendment

06-18-2008, 05:51 PM	#11
Jenny S. Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Europe and SE US Posts: 582	No permanent plan, I get a prepaid card for 20 Euros and get a new one if I run low on minutes. If people call me from the US it's free for me anyway, if I call them I use Skype, so the cards last long. If you want a 12 month contract you need a street address and a checking account, which, in exchange, means that you have to be registered. I am not sure about Norway, but in most European countries it's a catch 22 thing for foreigners: -without a visa no address registration -without a street address no checking account -without an account no cell phone. __________________ Jenny Seemore Pornography is the bloody gladiator who stands guard over the First Amendment

06-18-2008, 05:59 PM	#12
Jenny S. Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Europe and SE US Posts: 582	If you don't like prepaid or need to keep your US phone # you can always get a US T-Mobile plan with a triband phone (free with a 12 month US plan) and use that all over Europe including Norway, BUT you'll be paying roaming charges of $.0.99 per minute incoming and outgoing. That's the second best thing. http://www.t-mobile.com/Internationa..._RoamWorldwide It does work as it uses T-Mobile's European network. __________________ Jenny Seemore Pornography is the bloody gladiator who stands guard over the First Amendment

06-18-2008, 06:07 PM	#14
Jenny S. Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Europe and SE US Posts: 582	If you don't care about the cost just get a US T-Mobile plan with tri-band pone and eat the 0.99 cents. It works EVERYWHERE where coverage is, from Portugal to Norway. __________________ Jenny Seemore Pornography is the bloody gladiator who stands guard over the First Amendment

06-19-2008, 12:27 AM	#15
KRosh So Fucking Outlawed Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,114	What's up Oy http://www.novatelwireless.com/produ...lin-xu870.html take a look here .. this is the card you need in my opinion. You can get a sim card wherever you travel and use the service. http://www.novatelwireless.com/about...tus/index.html Contact these guys and find out what they can do for you. you can purchase an unlocked one off ebay for 218 dollars. http://cgi.ebay.com/Unlocked-XU870-N...cmdZViewI tem __________________ ICQ 115433750

06-19-2008, 12:32 AM	#16
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	T-Mobile will make you broke. Get a card there and use their service.