What are my options?

[Ukigirl]

On Allure next week with my daughter, previous cruises my DH used his international work phone for internet and and calls that needed to be made. Since he's not coming with us this time,been looking at my options for using phone primarily to keep in touch with him every couple days, believe me, I don't mind disconnecting from internet for a week. Checked with Verizon , no special deals while traveling so $2.99 per minute for talking, $.50 per text, sending and/or receiving. Any other suggestions? What about FaceTime? Same charge? I plan on turning off my wifi and putting on airplane mode. Don't judge me people, just looking at my options.

[Clarea]

If you purchase the ship's internet package (VOOM), and your phone has WiFi calling enabled, you can use all phone functions as if you are on the US cellular network, with no chanrges from your cell company.

[Ukigirl]

I assume I have to buy Voom for entire week?

[Clarea]

I assume I have to buy Voom for entire week?

You could buy one 24-hiour period at a time for $20.

[DonnaK]

You can also use wifi in the ports. Many places offer free wifi with a purchase, so we'll just order a beverage and use their wifi. You can ask the crew where to find the best/closest wifi

[blackshirt]

Don't do FaceTime unless on wifi. FaceTime over cellular would use cellular data which is very expensive.

[Gloworm2]

If you buy VOOM and have whatsapp you can do free calls to anyone at home that also has whatsapp. You have to be in wifi

 

 

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[matj2000]

Use the WiFi at the ports.

What do you really need to say to him?

[meandralph]

With VOOM, is there still a roaming charge?

[Clarea]

With VOOM, is there still a roaming charge?

No, you are not using the cell network.

 

To be safe, put the phone in Airplane Mode, then turn on WiFi.

[Gloworm2]

Yes set airplane mode when ship leave the port and dont take it off until you dock at the end of the cruise

 

 

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[John&LaLa]

Yes set airplane mode when ship leave the port and dont take it off until you dock at the end of the cruise

 

 

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Great idea, I can give you about 600 reasons why. [emoji33]

 

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[Ukigirl]

Yes, we always set on airplane mode, hoping to get WIFI in Falmouth and Cozumel. Anyone have luck connecting in Falmouth port?

[Gloworm2]

I don't connect to random shore wifi. I only use the ship's wifi

 

 

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[Ukigirl]

Use the WiFi at the ports.

What do you really need to say to him?

 

Really?

[Ukigirl]

What about the app, Google Hangouts, anyone ever use it?

[Clarea]

What about the app, Google Hangouts, anyone ever use it?

People have reported using it to keep in touch while connected to the RC WiFi.

[Ashland]

Use the WiFi at the ports.

What do you really need to say to him?

Not the point and actually why would you think that's any of your business :rolleyes:

[skid10]

I use an app called Voxer. It works like a walkie talkie and you can also text. It works on wifi so not through a cellular network. Anyone you want to communicate with does need to also have the app. Website is Voxer.com. It is available for Android, iPhone, etc. Hope this helps.

[easyboy]

You can also use wifi in the ports. Many places offer free wifi with a purchase, so we'll just order a beverage and use their wifi. You can ask the crew where to find the best/closest wifi

We also do this when we like to check on family at home.

 

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[sdteacher]

Yes, we always set on airplane mode, hoping to get WIFI in Falmouth and Cozumel. Anyone have luck connecting in Falmouth port?

 

 

Falmouth has a Margaritaville right next to the ship that has free wifi. We had a drink (or two) there and used free wifi. Every time we are in Cozumel, we are at a resort that always has free wifi. You should be able to find a place pretty easily. They usually have a sign enticing you to come on in, have a drink, eat and use their free wifi.

 

 

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[SG65CB]

Since you are on Verizon look at their TravelPass option. You can turn this on for your Verizon phone and there is no charge unless you use it. It won't work on the ship but will work on most islands.

 

It allows you to use your regular phone plan minutes, texting, and Internet outside of the U.S.

 

It costs $10 per day, but only on the days you use it. Once your phone connects to the network you are charged $10 which covers the 24 hour period starting from when you connected.

 

Here is a list of places it will work:

https://www.verizonwireless.com/plans/travelpass-countries/

[E@syPe@zy]

.50 per text is not bad. That's assuming you just touch base every few days.

[locogirl]

I am on the same cruise as you this week. I called Verizon and for $40 I could get 100 minutes and 100 texts and a little bit of data. I will have it start the day we leave. I would try calling Verizon again and hopefully talk to someone that knows about these plans. There were a few international options.

[John&LaLa]

Slightly off topic, but T-Mobile users get an hour free wi-fi on Delta GoGo internet. And that is for each leg. 😉

 

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