Federal Network Agency extends rights of use for mobile radio frequencies
The Federal Network Agency has now officially decided to extend usage rights for mobile frequencies that expire in 2025. 1&1 is to receive access to 800 MHz.
# #Bundesnetzagentur #DeutscheTelekom #Mobiles #Mobilfunk #Netze #Regulierung #Roaming #Vodafone #Wirtschaft #news
Beschlossen: Bundesnetzagentur verlängert Nutzungsrechte für Mobilfunkfrequenzen
Die Bundesnetzagentur hat nun offiziell beschlossen, 2025 auslaufende Nutzungsrechte für Mobilfunkfrequenzen zu verlängern. 1&1 soll Zugang zu 800 MHz erhalten.
# #Bundesnetzagentur #DeutscheTelekom #Mobiles #Mobilfunk #Netze #Regulierung #Roaming #Vodafone #Wirtschaft #news
@grumpy_website also that is a good #marketing #lie in that #ad:
-Shure it's "technically #unlimited" but after 15GB/30GB they'll throttle you down to #56k speeds.
Not to mention: The the pricing is so dishonest that it would be #illegal in #Germany, as it takes fine-print to read it's actually $80/$90 !
And at that rate you'd be better off with some #roaming #eSIM or #SIM...
Vielen Dank für die Einladung @Malik und Team @audiodump! Hat super Spaß gemacht mit euch und Christoph M. Schwarzer über all things #Elektroauto zu reden und gemeinsam mit euch einen Blick in die Welt des #Roaming zu werfen und erklären zu können! Wie funktioniert der Markt mit #CPO / #EMP, was hat es mit der #AFIR auf sich und wie und wieso kommen die Preise so zustande wie sie sind? Wann und wie wird’s günstiger?
Hört doch mal rein 
https://podcasts.social/@audiodump/114152164294789360
eSIM "needs an awareness campaign", says one company that sells #eSIM. That's #BS.
eSIM needs a #rethink by some operators. If you can't activate an eSIM while #Roaming, if you are charged $10 everytime you install the eSIM on a different device, the eSIM is not a #service but treats the #customer like the #enemy. Shove it.
@vosje62 @paulk
Wat hebben de EU diplomaten voor abbonnementen? Die reizen toch doorlopend?
Brussel ligt in België, dus als zij twee stappen doen zijn ze al buiten het land.
En dan zwijg ik nog over die vergaderingen in Straatsburg (F) waarvoor het hele cirkus verhuist naar een buitenland.
To roam or not to roam.
Nationaal denken is zooo 2015 (in 2016 werd de huidige president in eerste termijn benoemd voor een oefensessie).
#EU #roaming #mobielinternet
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Despite criticism: Federal Network Agency sticks to frequency extension
The regulatory authority is sticking to its guns: the frequency usage rights of the three major mobile network operators, are to be extended until 2030.
Trotz Kritik: Bundesnetzagentur hält an Frequenzverlängerung fest
Die Regulierungsbehörde bleibt dabei: Die 2025 auslaufenden Frequenznutzungsrechte der drei großen Mobilfunknetzbetreiber sollen bis 2030 ausgedehnt werden.
Review: Roamless Travel eSIM
https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/01/review-roamless-travel-esim/
I've got a bunch of travel coming up to exotic locations. Previously, I've bought a local SIM card when I've landed - but they're often expensive, fiddly to fit, and queuing in an airport isn't much fun. I've also bought pre-paid SIMs which have a fixed amount of data or only last a specific amount of time.
But the big problem with those solutions is that you lose a fair bit of value unless you exhaust the SIM. If you buy a month-long package but are only on holiday for a week, that's a waste. Similarly, if you buy 2GB of data but only use 500MB, you've wasted your money.
So I'm trying Roamless which is a PAYG eSIM.
The concept is pretty simple:
And so on. The credit in your wallet decreases with use; not with time. You aren't forced to buy multi-GB bundles which you can't use. Coverage is worldwide, so you don't need to spend time looking for a local SIM.
The Good
It works! I signed up, paid my money, installed the Android app, and my eSIM installed itself. When I landed in Morocco, my phone seamlessly connected to the local network.
I spent a week on holiday and paid a couple of dollars for half a gigabyte of data. I think that's pretty reasonable.
Turns out most of the places I went had WiFi, so buying a dedicated SIM with a few GB of data just for Morocco would have been a waste of money.
Speeds seemed fine. I connected to a couple of different Moroccan networks on 3G and 4G - I don't think there's 5G in Marrakesh. I didn't run any speed-tests, but for maps, a bit of photo-sharing, and Signal/WhatsApp calls it did the trick.
As well as data, you can use your credit to make local phone calls. I don't think I'd make much use of the feature - but it is good to know it exists.
The Bad
Data costs are reasonable, but not the cheapest. You will inevitably find a better per/GB deal if you buy a local SIM with an inclusive data bundle. If you know you're going to be somewhere for a week and you're sure you'll use all the data, it might make sense to use a different product.
Costs are in US$ - so you'll need a card with low/no foreign exchange fees to get the most value for money.
As with any roaming connection, latency is increased vs using a local SIM. My IP address placed me in Belgium. That didn't cause any problems, but you probably don't want to play games which require a low ping.
The SIM will roam anywhere - even your home country. You'll need to either disable the eSIM or switch off roaming when you're at home. But, on the plus side, UK prices aren't too expensive.
There's no inbound calling to the SIM. If you're going to places which require a local number, you might find it convenient to pick up a local SIM to get a temporary number.
The App
The app isn't mandatory. You can install the eSIM via a QR code as per normal. But you'll need to use the app if you want to take advantage of any of the discount / referral codes. The app steps you through setting up the eSIM which is useful if you've never used it before.
The app itself is a bit bare-bones and doesn't look great. But it is the sort of thing you'll go into once to set up and then never again, unless you need to top up.
It will show you how much you've used and what your balance is.
The app has a VoIP client, so you can make local calls when roaming. Again, the prices aren't the cheapest per minute - but they come out of your credit and you aren't forced to buy a calling bundle.
Oh, and as a nice feature, when you return home - it reminds you to turn it off.
Not many apps will tell you to spend less money with them!
Verdict
Roamless takes all the hassle out of roaming through multiple countries.
If you're the sort of person who goes to one place for a set period of time, you'll almost always be better off buying a local SIM. But if you flit between countries and don't want to spend the entire journey on your phone, Roamless will suit you just fine.
There are no gimmicks or upsells - you get PAYG data which you can use anywhere.
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I've got a bunch of travel coming up to exotic locations. Previously, I've bought a local SIM card when I've landed - but they're often expensive, fiddly to fit, and queuing in an airport isn't much fun. I've also bought pre-paid SIMs which have a fixed amount of data or only last a specific amount of time.
But the big…
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#eSIM #mobile #phones #review #roaming
Road and dog density contribute to the extinction of koalas
Road and highway density (road length per square kilometer) and an aggregation of domestic dogs leads to the demise of the marsupial through vehicle crashes and mauling by pets.
Dissanayake, R.B., Stevenson, M., Astudillo, V.G. et al. Anthropogenic and environmental factors associated with koala deaths due to dog attacks and vehicle collisions in South-East Queensland, Australia, 2009–2013. Sci Rep 13, 14275 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-40827-w
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-40827-w
Koalas and Dogs Don’t Mix
https://cdn.environment.sa.gov.au/environment/docs/pa-fact-koalasdogsdontmix.pdf
Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Managing dog and koala/wildlife co-habitation. Why does leashing matter? Bellingen Council
https://www.bellingen.nsw.gov.au/Development/Public-health-and-safety-services-and-approvals/Ranger-Services/Animal-care-and-control
Major Roads. Australian Openstreetmap
https://eatlas.org.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/catalog.search#/metadata/df464abf-59be-41cc-a271-d17035582c4c
#koalas #wildlife #Biodiversity #habitat #sprawl #cars #roads #vehicles #crashes #Roadkill #dogs #roaming #pets #DogOwnership #extinction #GlenifferRoad #RosesRoad #Bellingen #BellingenShire
Two messages from the phone operator, arrived one after the other: "welcome to Slovenia" and "welcome to Austria". The funny thing is that I never leaved Italy.
Unfortunately this is a big issue for those who live near #borders.
European union has done something to mitigate the #roaming problem across #european states, nevertheless we are still far away from a true #roamingless experience. It would be useful to become truly roamingless at least in the regions near borders to avoid such troubles.
Das #Nokia8110 #4G aka #BananaPhone ist lustig: Mein E-Plus- äh O2-Kärtchen macht fröhlich mit teilweise 4 von 5 Strichen #Roaming bei der #Swisscom und das Swisscom-Kärtchen findet zuhause kein Netz. 
@phpmacher@sueden.social @TheOldPossum@troet.cafe
Selbst die #Schweiz next to me ist Teil des #Schengenraum. Wäre ziemlich dämlich, wenn da wieder dauernd kontrolliert würde.
Von der #EU will ich gar nicht erst anfangen.
Am Besten dann auch wieder #Roaming beim #Mobilfunk mit 1,69 Euro / min und 0,39 ct/10kB #Datennutzung 
#PorSiTeLoPerdiste Viaja conectado y ahorra: Guía para activar el roaming internacional https://www.enter.co/smartphones/viaja-conectado-y-ahorra-guia-para-activar-el-roaming-internacional/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Smartphones #Roaming #RoamingInternacional
Viaja conectado y ahorra: Guía para activar el roaming internacional https://www.enter.co/smartphones/viaja-conectado-y-ahorra-guia-para-activar-el-roaming-internacional/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Smartphones #Roaming #RoamingInternacional
Yes 5G Adds South Korea To Yes Roam ASEAN Plus Service #asean #aseanplus #pass #roaming #southkorea #telco #yes5g
https://www.lowyat.net/2024/339663/yes-roam-asean-plus-south-korea/
Với gói roaming VinaPhone, bạn dễ dàng liên lạc tại hơn 80 quốc gia. Data tốc độ cao, giá hợp lý, đăng ký nhanh. Roaming VinaPhone - lựa chọn thông minh cho mọi chuyến đi xa!
Xem thêm: https://digishop.vnpt.vn/chuyen-vung-quoc-te?tab=c521#c521
#roaming #chuyenvungquocte #digishop #roamingvinaphone
Maxis Increases Price Of Multi-Country Roaming Pass; Starts From RM99 #data #maxis #roaming #telco
https://www.lowyat.net/2024/339087/maxis-increase-roaming-pass/
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