gscarfino@sbcglobal.net Posted October 13, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I just got off the phone with them in regards to my cruise next week. I’m just wondering if I have this straight, for one thing had trouble understanding her. She said as long as I’m at port I can text as much as I want with no-charge. ?? Not sure I can believe that. Our first stop is Keys so no problem there and the only other stop is Cozumel. She said voice calls would be .20 per minute while at port. I told her the website says 2.99 and she said that’s old, they have new service and it’s cheaper. I have a “wifi calling” setting and will buy a wifi plan on board so I’m assuming I can make and receive calls for free using that setting. She didn’t seem to know too much about that. I just don’t want to text at port and make calls using wifi calling, thinking there is no charge and then get a big bill. The last time I went on a cruise which was before wifi was available, I traveled with others who had sprint and we were all told something different, but I sure wasn’t told texting was free at port. They told me to turn off my data for the whole trip. Just wondering if anyone who cruised recently can say what they experienced. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoifmom Posted October 13, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I just got off the phone with them in regards to my cruise next week. I’m just wondering if I have this straight, for one thing had trouble understanding her. She said as long as I’m at port I can text as much as I want with no-charge. ?? Not sure I can believe that. Our first stop is Keys so no problem there and the only other stop is Cozumel. She said voice calls would be .20 per minute while at port. I told her the website says 2.99 and she said that’s old, they have new service and it’s cheaper. I have a “wifi calling” setting and will buy a wifi plan on board so I’m assuming I can make and receive calls for free using that setting. She didn’t seem to know too much about that. I just don’t want to text at port and make calls using wifi calling, thinking there is no charge and then get a big bill. The last time I went on a cruise which was before wifi was available, I traveled with others who had sprint and we were all told something different, but I sure wasn’t told texting was free at port. They told me to turn off my data for the whole trip. Just wondering if anyone who cruised recently can say what they experienced. Thanks Seriously ... put your phone in airplane mode :) The wifi calling does not work on the ship. You can connect to wifi for free at locations at the port and use it that way, though. I wouldn't expect texting to be free at the ports, either. However, the ship's wifi does support iMessage, if you have an iPhone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman9302 Posted October 13, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 13, 2016 You have to change ur settings in the phone to accept international roaming... I couldn't get it to work when we were in Cozumel last month. But was at several places that had free wifi. Sent from my SM-G935P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourcruiseyears Posted October 13, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I just got off the phone with them in regards to my cruise next week. I’m just wondering if I have this straight, for one thing had trouble understanding her. She said as long as I’m at port I can text as much as I want with no-charge. ?? Not sure I can believe that. Our first stop is Keys so no problem there and the only other stop is Cozumel. She said voice calls would be .20 per minute while at port. I told her the website says 2.99 and she said that’s old, they have new service and it’s cheaper. I have a “wifi calling” setting and will buy a wifi plan on board so I’m assuming I can make and receive calls for free using that setting. She didn’t seem to know too much about that. I just don’t want to text at port and make calls using wifi calling, thinking there is no charge and then get a big bill. The last time I went on a cruise which was before wifi was available, I traveled with others who had sprint and we were all told something different, but I sure wasn’t told texting was free at port. They told me to turn off my data for the whole trip. Just wondering if anyone who cruised recently can say what they experienced. Thanks With Sprint Global Roaming you will have free texting & free data (up to 2G speeds) in Cozumel. Calls will be $0.20/minute. Just be sure to turn your data on when you arrive in port & turn it back off when you set sail. We don't use Wifi Calling so I can't help you with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaShea Posted October 13, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 13, 2016 With Sprint Global Roaming you will have free texting & free data (up to 2G speeds) in Cozumel. Calls will be $0.20/minute. Just be sure to turn your data on when you arrive in port & turn it back off when you set sail. We don't use Wifi Calling so I can't help you with that. How much does this cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chong67 Posted October 13, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I was able to text msg for free on cruise ship. Did any of you notice that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourcruiseyears Posted October 13, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 13, 2016 How much does this cost? It is free for Sprint customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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