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#47889 03/26/2015 07:20 AM
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Does anyone know if my Sprint I-Phone 6 will work in the BVI? I recently changed from Verizon to save a few $. So far so good!

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WayneC #47890 03/26/2015 10:09 AM
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It will likely not (at least not without running up roaming charges that would make Obama blush). Search cell phones, wifi, internet on here, there have been a lot of threads discussing these topics.

Generally, your best bet is to get Lime or Digicel service while you are down. If your phone is unlocked and will work on their networks, you can just get a sim card. Otherwise you can buy a cheap phone or there are apparently rental options available as well. From what I've seen, it appears that buying costs about the same as renting and you have the device for your next trip.

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We have T-Mobile which includes a WiFi calling feature, anywhere we find WiFi we have unlimited calling back to the US. Our charter includes a phone for use in the BVI if needed. We choose to disconnect from the web when coming down, with the occasional "check ins" on FB to rub it in a little to all our friends back home. We've found it to be the best way to leave the world behind and enjoy being in the moment. Our BVI time is limited (once every two years or so) and disconnecting for those 9 days is part of it. Just my $.02...

lookinatfifty #47892 03/26/2015 10:55 AM
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(at least not without running up roaming charges that would make Obama blush)

what does this mean? and why? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />

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I think it means Obama has no regard for the taxpayer.
Makes sense to me <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />

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Whatever it means it is not relevant to this site. No political talk here please. We all go to the ilons to get away from such things, so no reason for such talk here.


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Yes, you'd have to use international roaming. Here's a link that might help.


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beerMe #47896 03/26/2015 03:12 PM
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If you are line of sight to St Thomas you can usually pick up a Sprint signal.


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Ok thanks guys

WayneC #47898 03/26/2015 07:36 PM
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I have Sprint & my husband says they have an international plan you can get. I'm curious to know if anyone has tried Viber on Tortola, & if it works. I know you have to have WiFi & the person you're calling has to have it on their phone, too...


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ByTheSea10 #47899 03/26/2015 08:55 PM
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Yes - I have used Viber on both Tortola and Virgin Gorda and it works!


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Winterstale #47900 03/26/2015 09:33 PM
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I have used fongo with my digel cell mifi and it is usually ok


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warren460 #47901 03/26/2015 09:42 PM
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All of the wifi calling services work, as long as you are near a wifi signal that isn't too busy.

I also use whatsapp for messaging, and FaceTime audio for calls. I can get reliable service with both.

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sailbynight #47902 03/28/2015 05:24 PM
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Sprint can get you service you just have to tell them in advance.

http://support.sprint.com/support/international/roaming?INTNAV=ATG:HE:SPT:INTL_TRAV

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I checked out the link it's $3.99 /min and .50 / text to the recipient. I don't think I need my phone that bad. I'll just use it for pictures

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Sprint is in network in the USVI. That is a big difference from Verizon where the USVI is out of network. Disable roaming and you will be able to make in network calls from much of the western part of BVI. I can sometimes get it to work in the Bight. I can always get a signal from CGB over to Yost and down to West End. Even Cooper at times will work.
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Whatever it means it is not relevant to this site. No political talk here please. We all go to the ilons to get away from such things, so no reason for such talk here.


WOW are we really that sensitive??? It was pretty much tongue in cheek I think.


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