Nextel/Sprint charges for cell phones useage??

[crazycruzer68]

We are taking DD friends with us on our Fantasy vacations, does anyone know what the charges are for these cell phone companies?

[ManyMore]

Call them. Most are around $2.99 but these thing change all the time. I couldn't get good reception HERE with Nextel so I can't even imagine international! LOL

[Skeeter1602]

We are taking DD friends with us on our Fantasy vacations, does anyone know what the charges are for these cell phone companies?

 

Here is what Nextel told me before I went on my cruise in Feb. They said I would need to upgrade to an International plan, and upgrade my phone. Only the newest top models work. Even if I did this they doubt it would work on the ship at sea, only in the port cities.

 

I found out by accident that the 2-ways worked in port at Cozumel. other than that it was dead the whole trip. I wasn't charged any extra for my 2-way usage in Cozumel.

 

I would call and check for sure because things might be different now. As for Sprint coverage I don't know.

[bakechef]

If your phone uses the Nextel signal only (IDEN) it will not work on the ship. If your phone is a Nextel/Sprint Hybrid (IDEN-CDMA) it may work using the CDMA band available on cruise ships. There is very limited Nextel international roaming available. Cruise ship roaming is very often $2.49 per minute with some such as T-Mobile and Altell being much higher.

 

You will need to check with your provider for more conclusive information.

 

MAC