HBDave Posted November 30, 2021 #1 Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) Does the Xcelerate Stream internet package allow initiating WiFi Phone Calls? Also what is the cost to upgrade from the included Surf Package to the Xcelerate Stream Package? Thanks for your input. Edited November 30, 2021 by HBDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted November 30, 2021 #2 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Yes. I used both FaceTime and Iphone Wifi Calling. Just make sure you are in Airplane Mode with wifi enabled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted November 30, 2021 #3 Share Posted November 30, 2021 We have used wifi calling many times on Stream. Works like a charm. Cost to upgrade can vary from sailing to sailing and ship to ship, so its tough to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofysmom99 Posted November 30, 2021 #4 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Wifi calling works great. My dentist's office called me while I was eating in Oceanview today. I've since turned off the ringer. There was a rude woman loudly talking on speakerphone for about an hour in al Bacio today. Even with noise canceling ear buds, it was annoying. She really should have gone to her cabin. I finally gave up and left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunzini Posted November 30, 2021 #5 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Yes, we too have used wifi calling. No problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alakegirl Posted November 30, 2021 #6 Share Posted November 30, 2021 If you have Veriz.on, be sure to activate wi-fi calling before you leave home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJustWantToGo36 Posted November 30, 2021 #7 Share Posted November 30, 2021 If you only need to be on hi-speed for short periods of time, are there any hourly options if you have SURF pakg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBDave Posted November 30, 2021 Author #8 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Thanks, any ideas on what the hourly upgrade charge is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted November 30, 2021 #9 Share Posted November 30, 2021 13 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Yes. I used both FaceTime and Iphone Wifi Calling. Just make sure you are in Airplane Mode with wifi enabled. Our experience too, works on our Samsung Android, the airplane mode is a must or calls will come over Cellular at Sea and cost a fortune. On the Equinox in August, we didn't get any car warranty calls either, LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted November 30, 2021 #10 Share Posted November 30, 2021 12 hours ago, goofysmom99 said: Wifi calling works great. My dentist's office called me while I was eating in Oceanview today. I've since turned off the ringer. There was a rude woman loudly talking on speakerphone for about an hour in al Bacio today. Even with noise canceling ear buds, it was annoying. She really should have gone to her cabin. I finally gave up and left. That happened in the same place on our last Equinox cruise and one of the passengers suggested the woman use ear buds and the rest of us stood up and applauded her. She got up and walked off in a huff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickels Posted November 30, 2021 #11 Share Posted November 30, 2021 That's what makes cruising so enjoyable, you get to run into such interesting people, 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted November 30, 2021 #12 Share Posted November 30, 2021 6 hours ago, IJustWantToGo36 said: If you only need to be on hi-speed for short periods of time, are there any hourly options if you have SURF pakg? They do offer a daily rate of about $35. I think the hourly is $14. If you are Elilte or above you have at least 1 hour Free internet. Other options would be to do your wifi calling while in port. This is what most of the crew do and they usually have free wifi in most terminals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBDave Posted November 30, 2021 Author #13 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Thank you everyone for your responses. They've been very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJustWantToGo36 Posted November 30, 2021 #14 Share Posted November 30, 2021 6 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: They do offer a daily rate of about $35. I think the hourly is $14. If you are Elilte or above you have at least 1 hour Free internet. Other options would be to do your wifi calling while in port. This is what most of the crew do and they usually have free wifi in most terminals. Appreciate Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddcap Posted December 1, 2021 #15 Share Posted December 1, 2021 15 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: They do offer a daily rate of about $35. I think the hourly is $14. If you are Elilte or above you have at least 1 hour Free internet. Other options would be to do your wifi calling while in port. This is what most of the crew do and they usually have free wifi in most terminals. Jim, Is the Elite free internet Surf or Stream? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kebrown Posted December 1, 2021 #16 Share Posted December 1, 2021 8 hours ago, daddcap said: Is the Elite free internet Surf or Stream? On our cruise last month aboard the Edge, we were told that our free Elite 90 minutes were Stream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 1, 2021 #17 Share Posted December 1, 2021 8 hours ago, daddcap said: Jim, Is the Elite free internet Surf or Stream? TIA Per Celebrity website - Elite and Elite Plus members will receive 90 and 240 complimentary stream minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted December 1, 2021 #18 Share Posted December 1, 2021 (edited) On 11/29/2021 at 9:04 PM, goofysmom99 said: Wifi calling works great. My dentist's office called me while I was eating in Oceanview today. I've since turned off the ringer. There was a rude woman loudly talking on speakerphone for about an hour in al Bacio today. Even with noise canceling ear buds, it was annoying. She really should have gone to her cabin. I finally gave up and left. the reason I wish there was no WiFi on ships On 11/29/2021 at 9:04 PM, goofysmom99 said: Edited December 1, 2021 by PTC DAWG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSoxFan Posted December 1, 2021 #19 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I'm am trying to figure out what speed internet I will have. I booked under the old 4 perk option which gives us OBC, gratuities, premium drink package and Wifi unlimited. The wifi has been rebranded and I am trying to determine if I will have the streaming package. I want to have the ability to call via wifi to check in with my father daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hickeyclan1 Posted December 2, 2021 #20 Share Posted December 2, 2021 If you have Verizon, signup for their International Plan. Cost is only $10 per day on days used. Much cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D C Posted December 2, 2021 #21 Share Posted December 2, 2021 On 12/1/2021 at 11:36 AM, Jim_Iain said: Per Celebrity website - Elite and Elite Plus members will receive 90 and 240 complimentary stream minutes Any idea how that works when you're walking around with a phone that's ALWAYS connected to wifi? How do you say "NOW is when I want my stream minutes"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted December 2, 2021 #22 Share Posted December 2, 2021 40 minutes ago, Hickeyclan1 said: If you have Verizon, signup for their International Plan. Cost is only $10 per day on days used. Much cheaper ATT has the same program but it is not good on cruise ships who use Cellular at Sea as the carrier. I suspect the same for Verizon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdn_tbird Posted December 2, 2021 #23 Share Posted December 2, 2021 20 hours ago, WhiteSoxFan said: I'm am trying to figure out what speed internet I will have. I booked under the old 4 perk option which gives us OBC, gratuities, premium drink package and Wifi unlimited. The wifi has been rebranded and I am trying to determine if I will have the streaming package. I want to have the ability to call via wifi to check in with my father daily. Go into your cruise planner and it should be listed under Order History. For our Alaska cruise that was originally booked the old Perks program back in 2019 and punted a couple of times, it shows up as "Always Included Xcelerate Stream". If you booked through a TA, you may need to get them to have X list it on your cruise. At least that's been my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auntiemomo Posted December 2, 2021 #24 Share Posted December 2, 2021 3 hours ago, D C said: Any idea how that works when you're walking around with a phone that's ALWAYS connected to wifi? How do you say "NOW is when I want my stream minutes"? You can stay connected to the ship's wifi, but you have to log on and log off when you use your minutes. You can log on and download your email or a podcast, then log off immediately and only use a few of your 90 or 240 minutes at a time. We always get the wifi package even though we are Elite+. In the past it was a PIA as it would use up minutes when we log on without actually connecting, and you had to go down to the internet office to get the minutes restored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D C Posted December 3, 2021 #25 Share Posted December 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Auntiemomo said: You can stay connected to the ship's wifi, but you have to log on and log off when you use your minutes. You can log on and download your email or a podcast, then log off immediately and only use a few of your 90 or 240 minutes at a time. We always get the wifi package even though we are Elite+. In the past it was a PIA as it would use up minutes when we log on without actually connecting, and you had to go down to the internet office to get the minutes restored. Thanks! Does it revert to the cruddy wifi when you logoff? I didn't realise they downgraded the 'free' wifi from the previous perk-plan. It was rather frustrating at times last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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