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Will Alexa work in the BVI and USVI? #197871
06/17/2019 08:22 PM
06/17/2019 08:22 PM
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San Antonio, TX
TreetopFlyer Offline OP
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Heading down Wednesday for 16 days. We can’t wait!

Would be nice to have Alexa spitting out songs on the kids favorite channels...

Thanks!
Tom


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Re: Will Alexa work in the BVI and USVI? [Re: TreetopFlyer] #197872
06/17/2019 08:27 PM
06/17/2019 08:27 PM
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Cane Garden Bay, Tortola
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I use Alexa at my place but it was setup there originally. Not sure how well she travels. Do you have her passport updated?


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Re: Will Alexa work in the BVI and USVI? [Re: TreetopFlyer] #197876
06/17/2019 10:52 PM
06/17/2019 10:52 PM
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My group in May had Alexa working on their boat, they had WiFi for the trip so I assume that’s all that was needed.

Re: Will Alexa work in the BVI and USVI? [Re: TreetopFlyer] #197877
06/17/2019 11:33 PM
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Who did you charter with?


Warren S/V Scuba Doo
Lagoon 50 (winner of best crewed yacht under 55 feet at the St. Thomas crewed yacht boat show).

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Re: Will Alexa work in the BVI and USVI? [Re: warren460] #197878
06/18/2019 12:05 AM
06/18/2019 12:05 AM
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Marine Max. The boat comes with WiFi, so hopefully all will be well with Alexa!


Tom C.
Re: Will Alexa work in the BVI and USVI? [Re: TreetopFlyer] #197882
06/18/2019 07:19 AM
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Sometimes the data speed provided by the local carriers is less than perfect, so have reasonable expectations and everything should be great.

Last edited by warren460; 06/18/2019 07:19 AM.

Warren S/V Scuba Doo
Lagoon 50 (winner of best crewed yacht under 55 feet at the St. Thomas crewed yacht boat show).

https://www.cyabrochure.com/ebn/2307/pdyrX/6642/4///
Re: Will Alexa work in the BVI and USVI? [Re: TreetopFlyer] #197888
06/18/2019 08:25 AM
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In May we brought Alexa to Anegada. No Jason, no passport. We smuggled her in. Our hope was to pick up the wifi from my phone. It did not work out too well. The signal strength on the west end of Anegada is better than in previous years. But still not strong enough.


Go Irish!!

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Re: Will Alexa work in the BVI and USVI? [Re: TreetopFlyer] #197893
06/18/2019 08:45 AM
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You will need to apply for a work permit for Alexa. She is a preforming as a DJ and that will require a permit from Labor.

Re: Will Alexa work in the BVI and USVI? [Re: TreetopFlyer] #197908
06/18/2019 11:25 AM
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Should be no problem if you have wifi


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Re: Will Alexa work in the BVI and USVI? [Re: CaptainJay] #197914
06/18/2019 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by CaptainJay
You will need to apply for a work permit for Alexa. She is a preforming as a DJ and that will require a permit from Labor.

In addition, she will need a fairly invasive medical exam in the US before she leaves, the blood test upon arrival, a $1000 bond left with immigration, and 4 days upon arrival to complete paperwork. OH, and likely the printer won't be working so expect a few trips back to Labour to get the work permit card printed....


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Re: Will Alexa work in the BVI and USVI? [Re: gordaguy2] #198005
06/19/2019 12:08 AM
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Thanks everyone. Alexa is packed for our 7:30am departure tomorrow!

Tom


Tom C.
Re: Will Alexa work in the BVI and USVI? [Re: JasonHelmbrecht] #198016
06/19/2019 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by JasonHelmbrecht
Originally Posted by CaptainJay
You will need to apply for a work permit for Alexa. She is a preforming as a DJ and that will require a permit from Labor.

In addition, she will need a fairly invasive medical exam in the US before she leaves, the blood test upon arrival, a $1000 bond left with immigration, and 4 days upon arrival to complete paperwork. OH, and likely the printer won't be working so expect a few trips back to Labour to get the work permit card printed....


I like where this has gone. Love a good laugh first thing in the morning.


Go Irish!!

Bill

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