"Social Network Package" on Carnival Questions!

[Galleon1234]

For the "Social Network" package on Carnival, is it better to use FB messenger or Download the "WhatsApp"? If you think "WhatsApp" is best do you turn on cellular? Not wanting to rack up a huge bill with Verizon.

Thanks for any information!

[firemanbobswife]

Either one. You do not turn on cellular. It works off the wi-fi. Your phone stays in airplane mode.

[RHilla619]

What's App works on wifi while your phone is in Air Plane Mode, same as the other apps like Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, etc. I would have both app's Whats App and Facebook Messenger ready to go just in case.

[Uncwrn93]

We used FB messenger and it worked great. Could even make phone calls through it

[Galleon1234]

So confused. How can you make phone calls on FB messenger?

 

Confused if we would be better using Whatsapp or Facebook messenger with the social network?

 

Should all of it be while your phone is on airplane mode? Any other settings on your phone or tablet?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[firemanbobswife]

There's no need to over think it. Put your phone in airplane mode, connect to Carnival wi-fi, open the Carnival Hub app, and then the app you want to use.

Edited January 11, 2016 by firemanbobswife

[amyh13]

What about my email on my phone? I really don't want the email on my phone to come thru because it is work related. Will I get charged for internet usage if my phone downloads my email?

[Galleon1234]

Found out that the Triumph doesn't have the Hub app. They do offer the social media pkg though.

[firemanbobswife]

What about my email on my phone? I really don't want the email on my phone to come thru because it is work related. Will I get charged for internet usage if my phone downloads my email?

 

 

Email does not work with the Social plan. There is no "charge" for things that aren't included in the plan you select. It simply won't work.

[mikechass]

Can you have unlimited devices for the $25?

We have four people in the room.

Can we all share the wifi as long as we aren't on it at the same exact time. ie/One person can log off and another person can log on using the same password etc?

Or is it a per person per device fee?

[firemanbobswife]

Can you have unlimited devices for the $25?

We have four people in the room.

Can we all share the wifi as long as we aren't on it at the same exact time. ie/One person can log off and another person can log on using the same password etc?

Or is it a per person per device fee?

 

 

Yes that will work.

[uswcer55]

If the ship does not yet support the HUB app then will this social media package work? How would you log in without that?

[firemanbobswife]

If the ship does not yet support the HUB app then will this social media package work? How would you log in without that?

 

 

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1152/~/carnivals-wi-fi-service-and-hub-app

[tbo]

Will game apps work? If yes, which package should I choose?

[Galleon1234]

Hmm... do not see cruise critic listed under the social media package:)!

[Athankfulheart]

We use the FB messenger app and we even had a fairly decent video call using that in December. Its super simple and cheap - perfect for staying in touch with whomever you left home.

[firemanbobswife]

Will game apps work? If yes, which package should I choose?

 

 

No idea but if I had to take a guess I would say the Premium since it's the fastest speed. But I don't know if games are supported or not or if they would work on the Value plan.

[uswcer55]

Hmm... do not see cruise critic listed under the social media package:)!

 

The HORROR!!:eek: