NEWSLETTER
It is a well -known fact that using your mobile phone on a cruise can be a large and expensive error.
Of course, modern smartphones and satellite Internet packages have made it easier to keep in touch while remains in plane mode. For example, when I am sailing alone, I keep in touch with my family by calling facebook Messenger, and my phone gives me the ability to make and receive calls through Wi -Fi.
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However, simply leaving your phone connected to the network while on a cruise can be an expensive error. Rate for cell plans at sea can vary, but Roaming and data charges can be massive.
It is not uncommon to hear cruise horror stories for the first time that they neglected to put their phones in plane mode, just to return home with hundreds of dollars (or more) in several positions. And not to mention the costs of using your phone on the ports when you are not connected to the ship's Wi-Fi.
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Fortunately, things can be about to change for better. Two of the largest wireless carriers recently announced new ways to stay connected while they are at sea.
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Using your phone on a cruise could soon be more affordable
Both AT&T and Verizon recently introduced new international call plans that include access while on cruises.
We will start with the new International AT&T pass, which covers up to 400 cruises and more than 200 international land destinations and even covers the service while it is located on some fixed phones. Essentially, the pass allows you to use your phone as you do on a day -to -day basis while you are on a cruise for $ 20 per device per day.
You don't even need to register in advance. It can certainly, but all you need to do is try to use your phone while on a cruise, and your account will be automatically charged.
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Verizon's offer is similar, but is more closely aimed at cruises. It is known as the Cruise Daily Pass, and like the International AT&T day pass, it costs $ 20 per day. As long as it is at sea, you will get unlimited data, talk and text, however, once it exceeds 0.5 GB of data, it will change high -speed data to 3G connectivity during the rest of the 24 -hour period.
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One big The difference is that Verizon's plan will not be valid when it is in a foreign port. You will pay the international carriers for any country in which you are. Unlike the AT&T pass, you must add the daily cruise pass manually by sending “cruise” text messages to 4004 before your cruise or when it addresses the ship for the first time.
This could facilitate life on board
To be fair, with advances in cruise internet packages, most people do not need A separate telephone plan. As I mentioned, if you configure Wi-Fi calls and use different applications, you can call, send text messages, video chat and use the Internet on your phone, even while it is in plane mode. This is true in most cruise lines, although with smaller and more new lines, you may want to call and confirm that they have Internet Starlink before navigating.
On the other hand, there could be some good reasons to obtain the telephone plans, especially in the case of AT&T, which works in foreign ports (where your Internet plan on board will not serve you well). But in any case, it could be worth $ 20 per day for the tranquility that comes with not needing to be in plane mode and simply use your phone as it would normally.
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