Computer Nerd Posted September 18, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Does anyone know if you need the streaming aspect of VOOM to get Whatsapp to work or will standard VOOM work with it? No need to stream movies or music, just using Whatsapp to make Wifi calls and texts back to the States. This will be on the Oasis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 18, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 18, 2016 No problem with texts. Calls may not be as good a quality without stream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted September 18, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted September 18, 2016 No problem with texts. Calls may not be as good a quality without stream. but will it connect at all for calls. that is what i'm curious of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 18, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Oasis has excellent internet service, I expect you would have no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted September 18, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Oasis has excellent internet service, I expect you would have no problem. thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsfan3 Posted November 3, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Does anyone know the best way to connect with others on the ship? At one point on the Anthem there was an app but we did not have much luck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 3, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Does anyone know the best way to connect with others on the ship? At one point on the Anthem there was an app but we did not have much luck with it. Please explain exactly what you mean by "connect"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsfan3 Posted November 3, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I would like to at least be able to text with my son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 3, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I would like to at least be able to text with my son. If you will be purchasing an internet package for you and your son anyhow, then internet based texting would work fine. However, if the only reason you would consider internet packages is for texting, then consider using the ship's cell tower. That usually costs $0.50 per text, so figure out how many texts you would be sending and compare to the cost of a 2-device internet package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsfan3 Posted November 3, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I wonder if they offer any discount for emerald. They give 30 percent off if you book it before you leave but it doesnt give prices without streaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted November 3, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Does anyone know the best way to connect with others on the ship? At one point on the Anthem there was an app but we did not have much luck with it. If you are talking about your Oasis sailing, the Royal IQ app (with its texting option) is not available on that ship. Go with Bob's advice ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted November 3, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I wonder if they offer any discount for emerald. They give 30 percent off if you book it before you leave but it doesnt give prices without streaming. You are better off with the current pricing, the Surf option seems to be gone - don't know when or if it will make a come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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