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Old 01-10-2010, 16:40
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hello ladies and gents

i just collected my first iphone - a shiny new iphone 4 and i have to say i love it.

here where your expertise comes in - i want to be able to message my Dad from my home in the Netherlands to him in the UK - ive been told toget a free messaging programme to do this without paying but theres seems so many out there!

could anyone be so kind as to offer some app names that they may have used - i need something simple as my dads 60 and is just getting used to his iphone 3g!

thanks ever so much, i appreciate any help you can offer
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Old 01-10-2010, 18:28
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try ping chat you both need to have this installed also turn push notifications on in the program, with this you can send txt messages pictures and videos - (limited to 10 seconds i think) for free via the app. its free on wifi and 3G data


have a look at this website it enplanes what its all about http://www.pingmessaging.com/Ping!/Ping!_FAQ.html hope this helps
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Old 01-10-2010, 18:52
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cheers Geordie - i appreciate the help fella, that looks just like what im after!
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Old 02-10-2010, 22:13
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cheers Geordie - i appreciate the help fella, that looks just like what im after!
glad i could help m8,

i used to work over there at schiphol airport (Amsterdam) doing cargo handling lol
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Old 02-10-2010, 22:41
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I personally stay in touch with people far away using WhatsApp Messenger. It's free and unlimited to use once you all buy the £0.59 app. Works for iPhone, Blackberry and Nokia smartphones. Well recommended
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Old 04-10-2010, 11:02
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im down the other end of Holland - nearer to maastricht Airport

thanks to both of you for the suggestions, i will check them both out!
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Old 04-10-2010, 18:05
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im down the other end of Holland - nearer to maastricht Airport

thanks to both of you for the suggestions, i will check them both out!
Be careful though. Don't use 3G when you are using these Apps otherwise the overseas data charges will be horrendous. Switch all data off and just use a wifi connection.
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Old 04-10-2010, 18:36
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Be careful though. Don't use 3G when you are using these Apps otherwise the overseas data charges will be horrendous. Switch all data off and just use a wifi connection.
surely if the OP gets a dutch sim the data rates wont be a problem?
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Old 04-10-2010, 19:43
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Dutch prepaid simcards are a joke.
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Old 06-10-2010, 11:22
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sorry - just to clarify - i live in the Netherlands so i have a Dutch contract with T-mobile - my Dad is on O2 in the UK.

I want the free messaging app as its pretty expensive to message a non dutch phone....

Ajax - your right, prepaid cards are shite here, to be honest the contracts arent great either:

My Dutch T-Mobile contract: 29.95 euros per month, 150 texts, 150 mins and unlimited internet.

vs.

My Dads UK O2 contract: 35 pounds per month, 3200 mins, 3000 texts, unlimited internet.

i think its just that mobile phones arent as big a part of life over here as they are in the UK....

anyway once again thanks for the replies everyone - i appreciate it
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