Cell phone service

Do Verizon phones work in Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan.

Check with Verizon- their maps and info should say "yes". After all, a US plan will include Alaska. Or, a quick search of the board finds:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2158147&highlight=verizon

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2092614&highlight=verizon

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2010312&highlight=verizon

 

and many others.

Edited March 26, 2015 by CruiserBruce

Yes, ours did in September. No problems with reception at all.

Do Verizon phones work in Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan.

 

 

They did last summer without any problem.

Verizon works at all three stops. If you stop in Victoria, BC that will be roaming. Across the channel in US so sometimes you can get a signal if you are in the right spot on the ship.

How is the service with AT&T?

How is the service with AT&T?

 

I have used ATT in Alaska since 2008. Good reception when you are near population centers. Great reception in major cities where cruise ships dock.

What about T-mobile?

 

 

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Anyone tried Sprint?

No problem with T-Mobile at all in Alaska since my first cruise in 2006. Had roaming in Victoria.

How is the service with AT&T?

 

I have used ATT in Alaska since 2008. Good reception when you are near population centers. Great reception in major cities where cruise ships dock.

Another vote for ATT as the preferred carrier. When I called the tourism offices... everyone liked ATT. I brought a prepaid ATT sim and had great coverage when other cruisers were having problems.

 

Anyone get coverage in Glacier Bay and Tracey Arm?

Edited March 28, 2015 by xlxo

I have used ATT in Alaska since 2008. Good reception when you are near population centers. Great reception in major cities where cruise ships dock.

 

Did you have to change your ATT plan at all?

Did you have to change your ATT plan at all?

 

No.....Alaska is the US...no need to change anything about your AT&T plan...for in (US) port use.

 

The only thing you might consider is when at sea. AT&T offers a cruise package. I usually get the $60.00 option which gives me 50 min of phone calls and 100 texts.

 

I just signed up for this plan again today for my upcoming caribbean cruise. Call AT&T for any questions/info on the plans they offer.