LUV THE SEA Posted September 19, 2008 #1 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Unfortunately I will have to do some work while on vacation so I have to stay in touch by phone/e-mail... We will be sailing to Canada-- Halifax & St John's ....can anyone tell me abiut cell phone reception...I have verizon -am I to do anything with my phone before I leave???, We went to Halifax a few years ago but I don't remember Also, onboard ship does anyone know if it is quicker internet service when in port??? I know evryone says the internet meoves at a snails pace but is that when you are at sea...or is it the same when you are in port... I need your expertise advise before I buy any mintes otherwise I will take my laptop and get connection on land if I need to. But if it is nottoo slow I'd rather pay for the convenience of the internet onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pungo3 Posted September 19, 2008 #2 Share Posted September 19, 2008 We did that itinerary in July and have Alltel phone service. We had service for a lot of the cruise without going through the ship's satellite system. You need to call your provider. Our plan covers that portion of Canada with free service. Yours may not. The internet on the ship is extremely slow. You'd be much better off accessing the internet from land. I believe you will be extremely frustrated trying to work on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjack22 Posted September 19, 2008 #3 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Yes, even in port the ship's Internet connection is through a satellite and very slow. I am sure that it would be faster from a Internet Cafe on shore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUV THE SEA Posted September 19, 2008 Author #4 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I was trying to leave the ship withouot thinking about work..when in port but it does not look that way...if it is that slow...oh well. Anyone that has doen the Canada/new england ...do you have any info on places to go to ...halifax,st john..boston, bar harbor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLLund Posted September 20, 2008 #5 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I would buy some minutes and try it on your laptop and see if it is too slow for what you need .. if there are things you can download and work on and then upload .. you might find that it is adequate .. in fact depending on what you are trying to do it may be adequate in any event and would certainly beat working in port. Data seems to be faster .. as on most computers .. than graphics. good luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUV THE SEA Posted September 20, 2008 Author #6 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I would buy some minutes and try it on your laptop and see if it is too slow for what you need .. if there are things you can download and work on and then upload .. you might find that it is adequate .. in fact depending on what you are trying to do it may be adequate in any event and would certainly beat working in port. Data seems to be faster .. as on most computers .. than graphics. good luck to you. Thanks mine is data and checking e-mail..if I need more minutes do they charge more to add on than when you initially buy them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apeller Posted September 20, 2008 #7 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Thanks mine is data and checking e-mail..if I need more minutes do they charge more to add on than when you initially buy them? You can but a package and when you use the minutes up you can buy another. Largest package is 250 minutes for $100. There is a 150 minute package for $75, and a 100 minute package for $55. Not all packages are offered at all times, Usually there is a special in the internet cafe if you sign up for your minutes the first day you get up to an extra 30 minutes for free (depending on what package you buy). You can also pay by the minute which is way more expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted September 20, 2008 #8 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Internet on the ship is via satelite. It is much slower than most of us are used to at home. Most ports have internet cafes which are faster and cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbadog Posted September 20, 2008 #9 Share Posted September 20, 2008 we just got back and our friend onboard with us, who had verizon,and it worked fine for her,we did rci's canada/new england route,have a great trip:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUV THE SEA Posted September 20, 2008 Author #10 Share Posted September 20, 2008 we just got back and our friend onboard with us, who had verizon,and it worked fine for her,we did rci's canada/new england route,have a great trip:D Thank you --- that solves that problem...you did not have to call verizon did you ? Can't wait for Sunday to arrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUV THE SEA Posted September 20, 2008 Author #11 Share Posted September 20, 2008 You can but a package and when you use the minutes up you can buy another. Largest package is 250 minutes for $100. There is a 150 minute package for $75, and a 100 minute package for $55. Not all packages are offered at all times, Usually there is a special in the internet cafe if you sign up for your minutes the first day you get up to an extra 30 minutes for free (depending on what package you buy). You can also pay by the minute which is way more expensive Thanks for the breakdown...:) I may buy a small amount of minutes I know in Newport there is a Panera's with free wi fi and in boston there is free wi fi at starbucks...so maybe I will just use it in canada.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sultan_sfo Posted September 20, 2008 #12 Share Posted September 20, 2008 You may wish to read this discussion about Sprint. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=16334761#post16334761 Thank you --- that solves that problem...you did not have to call verizon did you ? Can't wait for Sunday to arrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skf Posted September 20, 2008 #13 Share Posted September 20, 2008 We use Verizon cell service. The only reason we keep our land line is to call a friend in Québec...cell service gets very expensive across the border. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUV THE SEA Posted September 20, 2008 Author #14 Share Posted September 20, 2008 We use Verizon cell service. The only reason we keep our land line is to call a friend in Québec...cell service gets very expensive across the border.Steve Thanks for the warning!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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