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[NYAngie]

I have 75 free wifi min for the Joy,  I only need to check in with family while away. 

How do I use the 75 free wifi for calls and or text messaging? 

Do I need to log off every time I am done with a call or checking my text messages? 

Once I log back in will it show the text that were sent to me or calls missed while wifi is off?

Thank you all for your help.

[MotownVoice]

When you are connected to the ship’s wi-fi, and your phone’s wi-fi setting is engaged, you are using data.   So yes.  You will need to be cognizant of the state of your phone and manage it.  A quick, one-switch method is “airplane mode”.  That will also disengage your cellular data but you likely would find getting a decent cellular signal challenging anyway.  

[NoMoreRain]

We communicate with family via email and then use port stops to catch up on calls and texts.  When in Mexico, Verizon operates as normal with no calling packages needed.