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Re: Cell phone help
[Re: floet]
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01/15/2016 04:19 PM
01/15/2016 04:19 PM
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snowdog
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Maybe it is time to replace the phone? Almost any new phone today (other than disposables) are compatible with the global networks. If cost is an issue, I suggest you buy a used phone. It is very easy to buy a great phone that is only 18 months old.
Also, you didn't mention what carrier you use. I use AT&T. I get great service in the USVI for free. I also can get free coverage on the edge of the BVIs: Nanny Cay, Norman, Soper's Hole and Jost because the signal travels well across water from St. John.
s/v Snow Dog - Leopard 46
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Re: Cell phone help
[Re: snowdog]
#82308
01/15/2016 04:43 PM
01/15/2016 04:43 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,277 Saint Thomas, USVI
CaptainJay
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You will want an ATT phone. Go to Wall Mart, Radio Shack or the ATT store in the states and buy one before you come. It will work like traveling to any US state while in the USVI's and while you can see the tower on St John in the BVI's. Turn on ATT's Passport Feature and it will work in the BVI's as well. https://www.att.com/shop/wireless/international/roaming.html
Last edited by CaptainJay; 01/15/2016 04:43 PM.
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Re: Cell phone help
[Re: floet]
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01/16/2016 03:16 PM
01/16/2016 03:16 PM
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Posts: 201 TN
msdj69
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TN
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You can get an unlocked ATT/TMobile phone and purchase a Lime card online. I have a BVI cell phone. Comes in quite handy.
Mike
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Re: Cell phone help
[Re: hallucination]
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01/16/2016 04:33 PM
01/16/2016 04:33 PM
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Posts: 1,277 Saint Thomas, USVI
CaptainJay
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You guys missed the part about splitting time with the USVI. The ATT option under those circumstances is a better deal. ATT covers half of the BVI and all of the USVI. They also have good international roaming options and it can be done and set up before they leave the states. No trip to lime or digicel during precious vacation time.
ATT Passort gold is a flat $120 for 30 days can be turned on and off at will by the month. It includes 800 MB of Data unlimited text and thirty five cent a minute cell phone usage while in the BVI. In sight of a USVI tower it works like you are in the states.
Their silver package is $60 300 MB of data unlimited texts and fifty cents a minute phone calls.
Last edited by CaptainJay; 01/16/2016 04:34 PM.
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