Using a cell phone from Alaska

[warmwinds]

Since we'll be on land that is part of the US is it just regular cell phone charges?

[ClevelandOhio]

in the major cities and with normal carriers the cell phone systems are pretty much like in the lower 48. However, there are little roaming carriers in the small cities so beware.

 

I am speaking from the perspective of a verizon user.

[kathynorth]

We use Verizon. We didn't have any difficulty using our cell phones while in port and didn't have roaming charges.

[phoenix_dream]

We use Verizon. We didn't have any difficulty using our cell phones while in port and didn't have roaming charges.

same for us

[kidnk9]

Verizon user here. . . no additional cost for any of our use in Alaska during our entire trip (11 day Cruise tour)

Karyn

[norwega]

best thing to do is look at the map of coverage area and roaming for your carrier. Verizon shows coverage in Alaska, and no roaming...

[alcpa1]

Several of my friends couldn't believe that I was returning calls from Skagway. My Verizon calls from all of my ports were clear as a bell.

Do watch it if you cross the Canadian border (from Skagway.) You'll get hit there.

[Wanderlost]

Be careful using your phone while on the ship while docked at some of the smaller cities in Alaska:cool:. I had over $150.00 in roaming charges because I was using the ships cell service. My carrier (t-mobile) issued a credit because I was a longtime customer.

[Rina155]

I have Sprint and had no difficulty at all in Alaska without roaming charges. I had my phone set not to work if it was roaming. The only place I had no service was outside of Skagway at the Goldrush cemetary.