AT&T Go-Phone

[EithneMay]

I spoke with an AT&T rep, and was told I can unlock my phone and get an international SIM card so I can keep in touch with my very sick friend while on my 14 day cruise in April. I plan to load the phone with lots of $$ in hope that it is cheaper than using my regular cell-phone plan. Plus, I can keep in touch with work. Anyone tried this and had luck???

[Gig103]

While on the cruise ship your phone is charged the ship rate of over $2/minute, and prepaid phones may not work.

 

I assume the International SIM will be from AT&T? If so the rate won't be too competitive, but then you know it will work where you go instead of having to figure out if every country on your cruise uses the same network and if the SIM will work everywhere you go.

[EithneMay]

Thanks.... I'm hoping I can use it while in port, with the international rate, not off the ship's service.

[3418ahl]

We have Verizon. The rate on board is $2.49 per minute, however the rate for texting is only 50 cents per text....something to perhaps consider. If using phone on board ship, you do not need international calling phone, but you do on shore.

[EithneMay]

But my phone is a go phone.... Wondering if that makes a difference...

[3418ahl]

See this:

 

http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB66571&cv=820#fbid=-3dKW4CCUU_

 

I don't think it makes a difference, but you could ask ATT and I am sure they will tell you.

[EithneMay]

See this:

 

http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB66571&cv=820#fbid=-3dKW4CCUU_

 

I don't think it makes a difference, but you could ask ATT and I am sure they will tell you.

 

Thanks! That helps a lot!