All of them would incur a roaming charge. See Andrew Lih's comments here for suggestions on buying a local SIM: https://www.facebook.com/events/425224324154778/permalink/640129879330887/
On 4 August 2013 18:43, Francis Kaswahili <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, Communnity hopefully you're the way to HK but l want to know how > to access mobile in Tanzania we have VODACOM, TIGO, AIRTEL, TTCL, > sASATEL and ZANTEL so l want to know among of all those is any one > operating in HK?.. Simplly l can use with my sim card?.. Without any > changes?.. > > On 8/4/13, [email protected] > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Send Wikimania-l mailing list submissions to > > [email protected] > > > > 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 > > [email protected] > > > > You can reach the person managing the list at > > [email protected] > > > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > > than "Re: Contents of Wikimania-l digest..." > > > > > > Today's Topics: > > > > 1. Re: Power plugs (Jeromy-Yu Maximilian Chan) > > 2. Power plugs (Jeromy-Yu Maximilian Chan) > > 3. Re: Power plugs (ViswaPrabha (വിശ്വപ്രഭ)) > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Message: 1 > > Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2013 08:44:01 +0800 > > From: Jeromy-Yu Maximilian Chan <[email protected]> > > To: "Wikimania general list (open subscription)" > > <[email protected]> > > Subject: Re: [Wikimania-l] Power plugs > > Message-ID: > > <CAP=C4WXwkEC3A4=QJjNnj77xibV1_RgujKntgW-= > [email protected]> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > > > On Sunday, August 4, 2013, [email protected] wrote: > > > >> Are the plugs in HK the same as in the UK? > >> > >> Yes > >> > >> > >> Sent from my HTC One™ S on T-Mobile. America’s First Nationwide 4G > >> Network. > >> > >> ----- Reply message ----- > >> From: "Andrew Lih" <[email protected] <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', > >> '[email protected]');>> > >> To: "Wikimania general list (open subscription)" < > >> [email protected] <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', > >> '[email protected]');>> > >> Subject: [Wikimania-l] Power plugs > >> Date: Sat, Aug 3, 2013 5:57 PM > >> > > > > > > > >> > >> > > > >> FYI, > >> > >> I'm also proposing a "Tech shopping" meetup on Wednesday, on Development > >> Day 1. This will bring folks to the main tech shopping area of Hong > Kong, > >> Sham Shui Po, where you can get these plugs, cell phones, computer > parts, > >> or whatever electronics you may want. > >> > >> See link here: > >> http://wikimania2013.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetups#Tech_Shopping_Meetup > >> > >> -Andrew > >> > >> > >> -Andrew Lih > >> Associate professor of journalism, American University > >> Email: [email protected] <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', > >> '[email protected]');> > >> WEB: http://www.andrewlih.com > >> BOOK: The Wikipedia Revolution: http:/www.wikipediarevolution.com > >> PROJECT: Wiki Makes Video > >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Wiki_Makes_Video > >> > >> > >> On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 6:54 AM, Andrew Lih > >> <[email protected]<javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', '[email protected] > ');>> > >> wrote: > >> > >> > Hi, > >> > > >> > There are adapters available in hardware/household stores in HK, and > >> > depending on the location, it should be cheap, anywhere from HKD 12 to > >> 25. > >> > > >> > This one is likely the most useful, as it takes both Europlug and US. > >> > > >> > https://secure.flickr.com/photos/fuzheado/9432619132/ > >> > > >> > > >> > In a pinch, you can cheat -- you can plug the two round ends of the > >> > Europlug into a three prong UK socket if you find an implement to > press > >> > into the third grounding hole, thereby releasing the catch for the > first > >> > two live holes. Don't electrocute yourself! > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > -Andrew Lih > >> > Associate professor of journalism, American University > >> > Email: [email protected] <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', > >> '[email protected]');> > >> > WEB: http://www.andrewlih.com > >> > BOOK: The Wikipedia Revolution: http:/www.wikipediarevolution.com > >> > PROJECT: Wiki Makes Video > >> > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Wiki_Makes_Video > >> > > >> > > >> > On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 10:43 PM, Daniel Schwen > >> > <[email protected]<javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', '[email protected]');>> > >> wrote: > >> > > >> >> Yeah, that is the first thing I'll have to buy, too (only US to UK). > >> >> Those are usually available at airports. > >> >> > >> >> On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 8:40 AM, Paul Selitskas > >> >> <[email protected]<javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', > >> >> '[email protected]');> > >> > > >> >> wrote: > >> >> > Hi. > >> >> > > >> >> > Are there Europlug/Schuko to BS1363 adapters available in Hong > Kong? > >> >> > I > >> >> > couldn't find any in my country. Where can I buy one for myself? > >> >> > > >> >> > -- > >> >> > З павагай, > >> >> > Павел Селіцкас/Pavel Selitskas > >> >> > Wizardist @ Wikimedia projects > >> >> > > >> >> > _______________________________________________ > >> >> > Wikimania-l mailing list > >> >> > [email protected] <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', > >> '[email protected]');> > >> >> > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> _______________________________________________ > >> >> Wikimania-l mailing list > >> >> [email protected] <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', > >> '[email protected]');> > >> >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l > >> >> > >> > > >> > > >> > > > > > > -- > > Jeromy-Yu "Jerry" Chan > > -------------- next part -------------- > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > URL: > > < > http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikimania-l/attachments/20130804/84b19f3e/attachment-0001.html > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Message: 2 > > Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2013 08:44:16 +0800 > > From: Jeromy-Yu Maximilian Chan <[email protected]> > > To: "Wikimania general list (open subscription)" > > <[email protected]> > > Subject: [Wikimania-l] Power plugs > > Message-ID: > > <CAP=C4WWVqOxJjGm=hqci9nHY60h3c0y+0=8wxfu+B= > [email protected]> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > > > at the airport there are some USB charging port, but not in the down town > > and the venue > > > > On Sunday, August 4, 2013, Charles Gregory wrote: > > > >> Alternatively, I'm worked out that the only appliances I'll be taking > that > >> will need charging during the time I'm away are my iPhone and iPad (same > >> connector - pre iPhone 5). I'm sure I can just get a HK/UK Apple > charger > >> (or even an HK/UK to USB charging adaptor) fairly cheaply at the > airport. > >> It's also entirely feasible that some places may even have USB charging > >> ports, although I won't be counting on it (can any of the Wikimania team > >> confirm or deny?). > >> > >> Regards, > >> > >> Charles > >> > >> > >> On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 8:57 AM, Andrew Lih <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> > >> FYI, > >> > >> I'm also proposing a "Tech shopping" meetup on Wednesday, on Development > >> Day 1. This will bring folks to the main tech shopping area of Hong > Kong, > >> Sham Shui Po, where you can get these plugs, cell phones, computer > parts, > >> or whatever electronics you may want. > >> > >> See link here: > >> http://wikimania2013.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetups#Tech_Shopping_Meetup > >> > >> -Andrew > >> > >> > >> -Andrew Lih > >> Associate professor of journalism, American University > >> Email: [email protected] > >> WEB: http://www.andrewlih.com > >> BOOK: The Wikipedia Revolution: http:/www.wikipediarevolution.com > >> PROJECT: Wiki Makes Video > >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Wiki_Makes_Video > >> > >> > >> On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 6:54 AM, Andrew Lih <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> > >> Hi, > >> > >> There are adapters available in hardware/household stores in HK, and > >> depending on the location, it should be cheap, anywhere from HKD 12 to > 25. > >> > >> This one is likely the most useful, as it takes both Europlug and US. > >> > >> https://secure.flickr.com/photos/fuzheado/9432619132/ > >> > >> > >> In a pinch, you can cheat -- you can plug the two round ends of the > >> Europlug into a three prong UK socket if you find an implement to press > >> into the third grounding hole, thereby releasing the catch for the first > >> two live holes. Don't electrocute yourself! > >> > >> > >> > >> -Andrew Lih > >> Associate professor of journalism, American University > >> Email: [email protected] > >> WEB: http://www.andrewlih.com > >> BOOK: The Wikipedia Revolution: http:/www.wikipediarevolution.com > >> PROJECT: Wiki Makes Video > >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Wiki_Makes_Video > >> > >> > >> On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 10:43 PM, Daniel Schwen <[email protected]> wrote: > >> > >> Yeah, that is the first thing I'll have to buy, too (only US to UK). > >> Those are usually available at airports. > >> > >> On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 8:40 AM, Paul Selitskas <[email protected]> > >> wrote: > >> > Hi. > >> > > >> > Are there Europlug/Schuko to BS1363 adapters available in Hong Kong? I > >> > couldn't find any in my country. Where can I buy one for myself? > >> > > >> > -- > >> > З павагай, > >> > Павел Селіцкас/Pavel Selitskas > >> > Wizardist @ Wikimedia projects > >> > > >> > _______________________________________________ > >> > Wikimania-l mailing list > >> > [email protected] > >> > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l > >> >< > >> > >> > > > > -- > > Jeromy-Yu "Jerry" Chan > > -------------- next part -------------- > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > URL: > > < > http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikimania-l/attachments/20130804/389dbfa9/attachment-0001.html > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Message: 3 > > Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2013 07:03:48 +0530 > > From: ViswaPrabha (വിശ്വപ്രഭ) > > <[email protected]> > > To: "Wikimania general list (open subscription)" > > <[email protected]> > > Subject: Re: [Wikimania-l] Power plugs > > Message-ID: > > < > ca+or7sb1sqkclxf4ybnbqv5kjc4uc1q8bc5+somgwkeucpt...@mail.gmail.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > > > During last Wikimania (DC), I had vehemently suggested that accessories > > like power plugs and split-outs of local / Universal standards and > possibly > > even different kinds of USB chargers could be very suitable candidates > for > > http://shop.wikimedia.org/ merchandise at their stalls. > > > > They could even be branded and thus act as some Wikimedia brand > > advertisement! > > > > In any case, what I do normally is to keep a power strip with 5 or 6 > > outlets (with my local standard) with *just a single input plug* that is > > either universal or adapted to the visiting country's standard. It is > just > > a little extra luggage compared to the size and weight of all other > gadgets > > we must carry anyway. > > > > -User:Viswaprabha > > > > > > On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 6:14 AM, Jeromy-Yu Maximilian Chan < > [email protected] > >> wrote: > > > >> at the airport there are some USB charging port, but not in the down > town > >> and the venue > >> > >> On Sunday, August 4, 2013, Charles Gregory wrote: > >> > >>> Alternatively, I'm worked out that the only appliances I'll be taking > >>> that will need charging during the time I'm away are my iPhone and iPad > >>> (same connector - pre iPhone 5). I'm sure I can just get a HK/UK Apple > >>> charger (or even an HK/UK to USB charging adaptor) fairly cheaply at > the > >>> airport. It's also entirely feasible that some places may even have > USB > >>> charging ports, although I won't be counting on it (can any of the > >>> Wikimania team confirm or deny?). > >>> > >>> Regards, > >>> > >>> Charles > >>> > >>> > >>> On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 8:57 AM, Andrew Lih <[email protected]> > wrote: > >>> > >>> FYI, > >>> > >>> I'm also proposing a "Tech shopping" meetup on Wednesday, on > Development > >>> Day 1. This will bring folks to the main tech shopping area of Hong > Kong, > >>> Sham Shui Po, where you can get these plugs, cell phones, computer > parts, > >>> or whatever electronics you may want. > >>> > >>> See link here: > >>> http://wikimania2013.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetups#Tech_Shopping_Meetup > >>> > >>> -Andrew > >>> > >>> > >>> -Andrew Lih > >>> Associate professor of journalism, American University > >>> Email: [email protected] > >>> WEB: http://www.andrewlih.com > >>> BOOK: The Wikipedia Revolution: http:/www.wikipediarevolution.com > >>> PROJECT: Wiki Makes Video > >>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Wiki_Makes_Video > >>> > >>> > >>> On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 6:54 AM, Andrew Lih <[email protected]> > wrote: > >>> > >>> Hi, > >>> > >>> There are adapters available in hardware/household stores in HK, and > >>> depending on the location, it should be cheap, anywhere from HKD 12 to > >>> 25. > >>> > >>> This one is likely the most useful, as it takes both Europlug and US. > >>> > >>> https://secure.flickr.com/photos/fuzheado/9432619132/ > >>> > >>> > >>> In a pinch, you can cheat -- you can plug the two round ends of the > >>> Europlug into a three prong UK socket if you find an implement to press > >>> into the third grounding hole, thereby releasing the catch for the > first > >>> two live holes. Don't electrocute yourself! > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> -Andrew Lih > >>> Associate professor of journalism, American University > >>> Email: [email protected] > >>> WEB: http://www.andrewlih.com > >>> BOOK: The Wikipedia Revolution: http:/www.wikipediarevolution.com > >>> PROJECT: Wiki Makes Video > >>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Wiki_Makes_Video > >>> > >>> > >>> On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 10:43 PM, Daniel Schwen <[email protected]> > wrote: > >>> > >>> Yeah, that is the first thing I'll have to buy, too (only US to UK). > >>> Those are usually available at airports. > >>> > >>> On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 8:40 AM, Paul Selitskas <[email protected]> > >>> wrote: > >>> > Hi. > >>> > > >>> > Are there Europlug/Schuko to BS1363 adapters available in Hong Kong? > I > >>> > couldn't find any in my country. Where can I buy one for myself? > >>> > > >>> > -- > >>> > З павагай, > >>> > Павел Селіцкас/Pavel Selitskas > >>> > Wizardist @ Wikimedia projects > >>> > > >>> > _______________________________________________ > >>> > Wikimania-l mailing list > >>> > [email protected] > >>> > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l > >>> >< > >>> > >>> > >> > >> -- > >> Jeromy-Yu "Jerry" Chan > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Wikimania-l mailing list > >> [email protected] > >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l > >> > >> > > -------------- next part -------------- > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > URL: > > < > http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikimania-l/attachments/20130804/c988dbe1/attachment.html > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Wikimania-l mailing list > > [email protected] > > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l > > > > > > End of Wikimania-l Digest, Vol 89, Issue 10 > > ******************************************* > > > > _______________________________________________ > Wikimania-l mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >
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