Wikimania-l June 2012

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Re: [Wikimania-l] Recommendations for communication?
by Alan C Y Lai (Wikimedia) 17 Jun '12

17 Jun '12

Dear Joseph, Basically, you should get AT&T from Airport for your data needs if your phone doesn't support T-mobile 3G network like most phones. For phone needs, both AT&T and T-mobile support GSM, so all suggestions mentioned above are ok. Best regards, Alan Sent on the road > Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2012 16:14:44 +0800 > From: Joseph Fox <josephfoxwiki(a)gmail.com> > To: "Wikimania general list $open subscription$" > <wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> > Subject: Re: [Wikimania-l] Recommendations for communication? > Message-ID: <7EEFFD68-2003-43DC-85E4-EB960429338C(a)gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Also, that's all Greek to me, frankly. > > Joe > > On 17 Jun 2012, at 16:10, Alan C Y Lai (Wikimedia) wrote: > >> For most people with Eurasian versions of smartphones, you only choice for full 3G is using AT&T because of the frequency issue. Only AT&T uses the same frequencies at 1800MHz and 2100MHz spectra for WCDMA. The reason why many can't attain 3G speed on T-mobile USA is that they use 1700MHz and 1900MHz frequencies for WCDMA which is not supported by phones outside US. Hence your iPhone would only see 2100MHz for GSM and attain EDGE speed at maximum. >> >> Luckily I got a T-Mobile USA version of Nexus S, so I can be different and use USD3 a day unlimited phone + data at HSPA+ speeds for the first 200MB. >> >> In response to the following email: >> >> http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikimania-l/attachments/20120617/056a4… >> >> Best regards, >> Alan Lai >> Sent on the road >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimania-l mailing list >> Wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l > > > > > ------------------------------ > Dear Josh, Your suggestion is very good for phone calls and texts! Thanks! Best regards, Alan Sent on the road > Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2012 10:41:09 +0200 > From: Josh Lim <jamesjoshualim(a)yahoo.com> > To: "Wikimania general list $open subscription$" > <wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> > Subject: Re: [Wikimania-l] Recommendations for communication? > Message-ID: <B2CC13E4-4CAD-4E22-B146-B090403B659C(a)yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Not attending Wikimania this year, but I did some research on the topic before I headed to New York City in February, and I can suggest this: Simple Mobile. They're an MVNO which runs on the T-Mobile network, and they have unlimited phone calls and texts for two weeks for only $25. They also have a promotion for free international texts. > > More information on http://www.mysimplemobile.com/. :) > > Josh > > On Jun 17, 2012, at 9:54 AM, Lodewijk wrote: > >> Maybe I;m the only one that needs this - but if you just want a simple SIM card for a simple gsm for calling and sms only - prepaid only? What would be the best option? I'm planning to stick in the area between DC, New York and New England with maybe short trips outside. >> >> Lodewijk >> >> 2012/6/17 Joseph Fox <josephfoxwiki(a)gmail.com> >> Sorry, just did after I gave you that link. It also has the correct location of the hostel... >> >> http://goo.gl/maps/xLBk >> >> Hope this helps. >> >> Joe >> >> On 17 Jun 2012, at 12:45, Evangeline Han wrote: >> >>> If I want to buy a SIM card, where can I go to get it? Are there communication shops near the venue or the hostel? >>> >>> Evangeline >>> >>> On Sun, Jun 17, 2012 at 2:29 PM, Joseph Fox <josephfoxwiki(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> I'm also looking for options for phones to take to Wikimania. So far the best option I've heard is to take my iPhone and simply go into a T-Mobile/AT&T shop and have them set it up for me with a new MicroSim. I guess there are shops in JFK that let you buy prepaid mobiles too? >>> >>> JF >>> >>> On 17 Jun 2012, at 08:35, James Hare wrote: >>> >>>> It ultimately depends on where you're going. Some parts of the country >>>> are absolutely hopeless for wireless coverage. Pretty much every city, >>>> though, has some kind of wireless coverage, as do most minor towns >>>> outside the cities. >>>> >>>> James >>>> >>>> On Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 8:28 PM, <Birgitte_sb(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Looking at Net10 a little more. >>>>> >>>>> #1 You must have an unlocked GSM phone for the SIM card only option. >>>>> >>>>> #2 Be sure you check the coverage map against your plans as Nevada coverage is spotty outside of Reno and Vegas. No "Nationwide" coverage is actually 100% in the US. I don't know if that is the normal expectation elsewhere or not. Some places just don't have cell service at any price, some only have one carrier with any cell towers in the area. But if you are sticking to major cities, you *should* find anything labeled "Nationwide" as suitable. >>>>> >>>>> http://www.net10sim.com/coverage.php >>>>> >>>>> BirgitteSB >>>>> >>>>> On Jun 16, 2012, at 7:10 PM, Birgitte_sb(a)yahoo.com wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I am not local to DC, but in the US. The only true "no contract" Nationwide "pay as you go" option I am aware of is NetZero. Virgin used to have a pay as you go option, but it is now only maintained for grandfathered devices. Net10 does sell SIM cards alone. I use them for voice and text, but not data. The only issue I have had is intermittently not receiving texts from two contacts with Android phone with T-Mobile as their carrier. The texts I do receive from these contacts always state they are "picture texts" when they are really just text. I don't know if this problem is on Net10's end or my contact's end, but such things at the wrong moment can turn into a big deal. I otherwise am happy with Net10 and there are not many no contract options here. You might want to use them, but tell everyone that you will confirm all texts while you are traveling, and if they don't get a confirmation then they should assume you never received the text. >>>>>> >>>>>> There may other local only options in DC (or East Coast regional options), but you will likely need someone with Nationwide coverage for your whole trip. It is possible, but unlikely, some carrier covers DC and Nevada/CA, without being a Nationwide carrier. There have been some odd mergers. >>>>>> >>>>>> http://www.net10.com/ >>>>>> >>>>>> BirgitteSB >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Jun 16, 2012, at 4:13 PM, Itzik Edri <itzik(a)infra.co.il> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I looking for recommendations for SIM cards to use during Wikimania & to Nevada & California area (I'm staying a month). >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Until now, the best that I found is AT&T Pay As You Go plans - need to purchase a cheap device (didn't found option just to purchase sim card) for about 25$, monthly plan will cost another 25$ and Data plan for 25$ (1GB, and I'm sure I'll need a much more :). What make the story quite expensive. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Any others option that the local guys can recommend? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>> Itzik >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> Wikimania-l mailing list >>>>>>> Wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>>>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Wikimania-l mailing list >>>>> Wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Wikimania-l mailing list >>>> Wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wikimania-l mailing list >>> Wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wikimania-l mailing list >>> Wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimania-l mailing list >> Wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimania-l mailing list >> Wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l > > JAMES JOSHUA G. 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Hilltop Hostel
by Gereon Kalkuhl 17 Jun '12

17 Jun '12

For all who considered to stay at the Hilltop Hostel, 300 Carroll St, NE Washington: I just got informed by HostelBookers that the hostel will close. I thought the Hilltop Hostel to be convenient for Wikimania since it is close to a Metro Station and just 24$ for a bed. The booking fees and deposits will be refunded. Gereon Kalkuhl, Germany (Gereon K.)

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Re: [Wikimania-l] Recommendations for communication?
by Alan C Y Lai (Wikimedia) 17 Jun '12

17 Jun '12

For most people with Eurasian versions of smartphones, you only choice for full 3G is using AT&T because of the frequency issue. Only AT&T uses the same frequencies at 1800MHz and 2100MHz spectra for WCDMA. The reason why many can't attain 3G speed on T-mobile USA is that they use 1700MHz and 1900MHz frequencies for WCDMA which is not supported by phones outside US. Hence your iPhone would only see 2100MHz for GSM and attain EDGE speed at maximum. Luckily I got a T-Mobile USA version of Nexus S, so I can be different and use USD3 a day unlimited phone + data at HSPA+ speeds for the first 200MB. In response to the following email: http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikimania-l/attachments/20120617/056a4… Best regards, Alan Lai Sent on the road

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Volunteer for Wikimania 2012!
by James Hare 11 Jun '12

11 Jun '12

Hello everyone, Wikimania 2012 is now only a month away! And we will need a lot of volunteers to make sure everything runs swimmingly. Those who volunteer for Wikimania will receive free registration *and* a thank-you dinner on Saturday night. So what are you waiting for? Sign up here: <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDVtazR0ajJHdHRoTmR4VG…> If you have any questions, email me at james.hare(a)wikidc.org. Regards, James Hare Coordinator, Wikimania 2012

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Visa assistant
by KA360 10 Jun '12

10 Jun '12

Dear Sir, I am very sorry that I haven't receive the invitation letter yet. Also, I didn't received any reply even I sent request by email several times. I am afraid there's a problem with hotmail. If it is ready, would you please send it again to japan_dora(a)yahoo.co.jp, ka360(a)live.hk , thank you very much.

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Re: [Wikimania-l] Wikimania-l Digest, Vol 75, Issue 4
by Fondazione Insieme Onlus 10 Jun '12

10 Jun '12

ok please do not unscribe me I'm very glad to stay in touch with you ----- Original Message ----- From: <wikimania-l-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org> To: <wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2012 4:22 AM Subject: Wikimania-l Digest, Vol 75, Issue 4 > Send Wikimania-l mailing list submissions to > wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > wikimania-l-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > wikimania-l-owner(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Wikimania-l digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Visa assistant (HJ Mitchell) > 2. Re: Visa assistant (Thomas Dalton) > 3. Re: Visa assistant (Lodewijk) > 4. Re: Visa assistant - Letter received with incorrect name (ka360) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012 18:04:58 +0100 (BST) > From: HJ Mitchell <hjmitchell(a)ymail.com> > To: "Wikimania general list $open subscription$" > <wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> > Subject: Re: [Wikimania-l] Visa assistant > Message-ID: > <1339261498.40432.YahooMailNeo(a)web29703.mail.ird.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > We all sympathise, but repeatedly posting to a public list after a) one of > the organisers has indicated that he is dealing with it and b) you've been > asked to take it *off* the public list is unlikely to help. > > If you haven't had a reply within a reasonable amount of time (I'd say at > least 24 hours to account for time zone differences), then email the > organisers (note: not the public list) again. > > > Harry ? ?? > > > ________________________________ > From: Shujen Chang <i(a)blue.cat> > To: Wikimania general list (open subscription) > <wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> > Sent: Saturday, 9 June 2012, 17:55 > Subject: Re: [Wikimania-l] Visa assistant > > > Really hope someone can help him as soon as posible! Thanks a lot! > > > On Sun, Jun 10, 2012 at 12:36 AM, KA360 <ka360(a)live.hk> wrote: > > Dear Sir, >> >>?I am very sorry that I haven't receive the invitation letter yet. Also, >>I didn't received any reply even I sent request by email several times. I >>am >>afraid there's a problem with hotmail. >>?If it is ready, would you please send it again to >>japan_dora(a)yahoo.co.jp, ka360(a)live.hk , thank you very much. >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Wikimania-l mailing list >>Wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >> > > > -- > > Sincerely, > Shujen Chang > > _______________________________________________ > Wikimania-l mailing list > Wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >

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Anyone can help him on invitaion letter?
by Shujen Chang 09 Jun '12

09 Jun '12

A Chinese Wikipedian told me that he has applied for his invitation letter for a month, as well as contacted to James, Nicholas and Katies, but still not get any replies. He's very worrying about it because he will have his visa interview next Tuesday! His user name on Wikimania is Oz750 and his email address is ka360(a)live.hk I hope there's someone can help him. Thanks a lot! -- Sincerely, Shujen Chang

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Visa assistence request
by Ting Chen 09 Jun '12

09 Jun '12

Hello dear all, a Chinese Wikimedian said that he is asking for visa assistance and did not get any answer yet. And he is a little worried because the time is getting short. Can anyone point me / him to some contact that can handle his request please? Any helpful answers are appreciated. Greetings Ting -- Ting Ting's Blog: http://wingphilopp.blogspot.com/

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