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Re: International Calling
[Re: JeanneJOE]
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03/18/2019 08:49 AM
03/18/2019 08:49 AM
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carlnsue
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I have Verizon, not ATT, but I'd follow this rule of thumb if you want to keep the budget down, even if buying the international day pass. If the ATT international day pass works like like Verizon's, you don't have to pay for any day you don't use it. BUT, not just the first call but the first byte of cellular data that you use activates it for the day, so you have to remember to turn off your cellular data because many apps use data in the background even when you aren't using them. You can still use the apps, and wifi calling, etc, but use them on wifi. And of course if you find you need to use an app over cellular while you are out and about with no wifi, like Google maps if you need a little help with navigation out on the road, its still available to you - just turn that app back on for cellular data, and off again when you are done. A little settings management goes a long way on this one. You can also reset your phone's cellular data usage tracker when you arrive if you want to keep tabs.
Yup, got burned once when too many pictures were being shared on WhatsApp, and didn't buy a plan for my wife's phone because I thought we didn't both need it. Oops, thought it was on wifi, but nope, was over cellular. That was a few hundred $ worth of data... doh!
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Re: International Calling
[Re: weeks5051]
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03/18/2019 07:23 PM
03/18/2019 07:23 PM
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The_Lurker
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If you have AT&T you can use the method that you described. However, the people back home will not be able to call you and have it be a local call (I think). With talkatone you don't need any particular carrier and the people can call you anywhere you are from the states and it's a local call for them since you'll have a U.S. number. I used WIFI calling in SXM with AT&T and since it was my home number, there was no problem and no charge for people at home to call me in SXM. It was a local call. When I called a restaurant in SXM, that was international, and cost me under $2. No charges with Whatsapp on WIFI either. Didn't use it for any calls in SXM, but I've heard that many places have it. Then that would be free.
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Re: International Calling
[Re: JeanneJOE]
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03/19/2019 08:29 AM
03/19/2019 08:29 AM
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Update: I checked with my carrier (Bell Mobility in Canada) and apparently wifi calling is only available on my plan in Canada 😡. I think international calling is less than $2/min, and we can use FaceTime or WhatsApp on wifi, so we’ll just go that route. Don’t plan on making too many calls anyway.
Last edited by CdnCouple; 03/19/2019 08:30 AM.
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Re: International Calling
[Re: JeanneJOE]
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06/05/2019 05:14 PM
06/05/2019 05:14 PM
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RICKnGRACE_LI_NY
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I hate to bring this up again and again but I just want to make sure I understand it all and end up with no surprises. I have Verizon. If I enable WiFi Calling and put my iPhone in AirPlane Mode I will be able to make and receive calls from or to anyone in the US and not be charged. I should also turn off Cellular Data so that the phone does not try to connect to the Internet but will still be able to access the internet through WiFi. All of this is contingent on actually being connected to WiFi If I contact Verizon and set up the International Calling Feature they provide, I will be charged $10.00 per 24 hr period only if or when I make or receive a call while not connected to WiFi.
If I have all of that correct, my next questions are how is the WiFi at Beachside Villas and do many restaurants or other establishments offer free WiFi?
Thank in advance for any answers provided.
Rick and Grace
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Re: International Calling
[Re: RICKnGRACE_LI_NY]
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06/05/2019 05:21 PM
06/05/2019 05:21 PM
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boucharda
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Bingo...dead on correct. International Calling is great for emergencies when not on wifi. Other than that calls to the USA (or to USA cell phones in SXM) are free. I've been using this method for years. Incoming calls from home connect perfectly.....texts are not a problem. Even calls made to SXM numbers are made at a minimal cost...definitely not ten bucks a day
Keep that phone in airplane mode unless you have an off wifi emergency. No need for a sim card etc.
Can't comment on the BSV wifi but I would assume it's decent
Last edited by boucharda; 06/05/2019 05:25 PM.
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Re: International Calling
[Re: RICKnGRACE_LI_NY]
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06/05/2019 08:27 PM
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wifi at Beachside is normally good enough for regular websites, email, etc. but don't expect to be able to download movies, etc..
Carol Hill
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