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jmosen

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#17663 6-Dec-2007 09:51

While browsing TradeMe for my son’s Christmas present, I came across the following listing.http://www.trademe.co.nz/Mobile-phones/Vodafone-network/Prepay-sim-cards/auction-130614078.htm This describes a SIM card for an operator offering 500 minutes that can be used to call a number of countries including NZ. The listing further states you can get a regular NZ landline-type number as well as a 021 number, but if you want to port your existing 021 number to this service, you must pay $300. A deposit is also required when signing up for the service. I did a bit of Googling and can’t turn up any other references to this. Of concern is that the listing makes no mention of the name of the company providing the service. Does anyone have any further info?

Jonathan

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#98489 6-Dec-2007 10:01

If it’s too good to be true, then it probably is.

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#98500 6-Dec-2007 10:45

I sent the following question via TradeMe.

Hi, what is the name of the company offering this service, and is there a website I can visit for more info?

How does roaming overseas work with this SIM?

SELLER'S ANSWER:

Hi, the company called " Telnet Telecommunication ltd",at this moment we don't have English Website,but will come in 2 month. If you need more infos, I can e-mail you some details. Please let me know your roaming destination, then I can tell you more. And I am very sure the charge will be much cheaper than normal charge.

Anyone know anything about this company?

Jonathan

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#98513 6-Dec-2007 11:20

And why a picture of a Vodafone box then?

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#98516 6-Dec-2007 11:21

Sounds like a slight dodgy setup with free calling between their sim cards, being routed off to VoIP. $200 deposit, while they are paying ~1c per minute, and I bet they cut you off so quick if you exceed the preset limits.

I dont see anything magical here, and I bet it wont be around for long (and neither will your $200).

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#98559 6-Dec-2007 14:53

I asked a few questions off the seller?

Q. Local DDI number like 0x-xxxxxxx How do you arrange / setup the local DDI number?
A. It depends on what area you are, like in Auckland,normally we provide 09-9xxxxxx this kind of number. If you are in Christchurch, we provide 03-9xxxxxx. Thanks 11:05 am, Thu 6 Dec

Q I note you supply a Nokia phone? If I want to put the SIM card into the phone I already have, will all the features still work?
A Yes. This SIM card suit for any kind of Cell phone. The free Nokia is just our promotion. Cheers 11:55 am, Thu 6 Dec

Q The $200 deposit? Is that a setup fee or does the money go towards your Monthly Fees?
A Becase this is not prepay plan, we ask for $200 just for finance security. And we will return it to you after first 12 months contract if you quit the plan. 12:00 pm, Thu 6 Dec

Q Is this service available now?
A yes. you can you use it as soon as you sign the contract. 1:41 pm, Thu 6 Dec

Q Is any of this service using VOIP?
A Sorry, I don't know what is "VOIP" 1:45 pm, Thu 6 Dec

A company Search brought up these facts:

Company Number 1863043 View Certificate Of Incorporation

Company TELNET TELECOMMUNICATION LIMITED

EMAIL CERTIFICATE

Incorporated    06-SEP-2006 View Online Extract

Current Status    REGISTERED

Entity Type    Company

Constitution Filed    No

Annual Return Filing Month March

Previous Names
Company Name Date Changed
BYRON IT LIMITED 05-OCT-2006

Address Details
Registered Office
7Fl 175 Queen St
Auckland

Address for Service
7Fl 175 Queen St
Auckland

Address for Share Register
7Fl 175 Queen St
Auckland

Address for Records - Accounting records
7Fl 175 Queen St
Auckland

Directors
Name Date Appointed:

LI, Wei 07-FEB-2007
    994B New North Road, Auckland
NI, Jingwu 06-SEP-2006
    2/3 Ondine Place, Glenfield, Auckland
ZHENG, Lu 07-FEB-2007
    2/8 Brook St, Milford, Auckland

Share Parcels

   Total Number of shares 174,201

    Number of Shares 58,067
    Shareholder(s) NI, Jingwu 2/3 Ondine Place, Glenfield, Auckland

    Number of Shares 58,067
    Shareholder(s) Li, Wei 994b New North Road, Mt Albert, Auckland

    Number of Shares 58,067
    Shareholder(s) Zheng, Lu 2/8 Brook St, Milford, Auckland

Documents Registered



Date Barcode Description File Size Available
19-APR-2007 12:57:56   Online Particulars of Directors
19-APR-2007 12:57:55 30012867181 Consent of Director 27.3 Kb
19-APR-2007 12:57:30   Online Particulars of Directors
19-APR-2007 12:57:30 30012867170 Consent of Director 30.5 Kb
22-MAR-2007 15:19:00   Online Annual Return
22-MAR-2007 14:03:11   Notice Of Issue Of Shares
22-MAR-2007 14:03:11   Particulars of Shareholding
06-OCT-2006 12:17:43   Particulars of Shareholding
05-OCT-2006 16:47:15   Online Change of Company Name
06-SEP-2006 11:29:05   Application To Incorporate A Company
06-SEP-2006 11:29:05 30010615756 Consent Of Officer 27.9 Kb

Printed: Thursday, 6th December 2007 12:47:04

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#101966 27-Dec-2007 22:31

LI, Wei 07-FEB-2007
994B New North Road, Auckland

Two words: Dodgy!