What To Turn Off When Travelling ?

**AJFSTORM** · 11-25-2011, 09:24 AM

I'm going on a cruise to the Caribbean . I really only want to check my email and texts every now and then and don't want to receive any calls. Last time I went away some of my apps started updating and it cost me a fortune. What should I turn on or off ?

**bjboucher** · 11-25-2011, 09:34 AM

Turn of Mobile Networks for sure. If you are outside the US, i would think even texts would cost quite a bit. You'd have to use WiFi to check your e-mail if they have it.

**FrankXS** · 11-25-2011, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by AJF

I'm going on a cruise to the Caribbean . I really only want to check my email and texts every now and then and don't want to receive any calls. Last time I went away some of my apps started updating and it cost me a fortune. What should I turn on or off ?

Settings, Wireless & Networks, Mobile Networks, Data Roaming=Deny data roaming. Should already be the default. Also, as far as not wanting to receive any calls... Just don't answer them!

. I decide to answer depending on the call's importance to me.

Email on the ship's Wifi works fine, if you buy the package.

I do Caribbean cruises all the time. Works for me. Never had to change any default settings on the Thunderbolt.

<---Frank

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**AJFSTORM** · 11-25-2011, 09:47 AM

Great thanks guys. I called Verizon and of course she said nothing about Data Roaming just rattled off a bunch of prices that calls and data would cost. Do I need to do anything in the Accounts & sync section?

**FrankXS** · 11-25-2011, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by AJF

Do I need to do anything in the Accounts & sync section?

No. Not with the above settings.

-Frank

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**cegabq** · 11-25-2011, 10:28 AM

I think I've also read the suggestion to put the phone into Airplane mode and then turn on wifi - if you're going to be using wifi.

**AJFSTORM** · 11-25-2011, 11:47 AM

Thanks again. BTW, the texts cost 50 cents to send and 5 cents to receive .

**defcon999** · 11-25-2011, 07:51 PM

My suggestion is put shut ur phone off completely. I went on a cruise last year and at first ibmissed my phone....but after a daybof leaving it my room....I didn't miss it. I used the ships internet package to check email.....believe your significant other will.appreciate it....trust me....your going.on.a vacation for a reason

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**AJFSTORM** · 11-25-2011, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by defcon999

My suggestion is put shut ur phone off completely. I went on a cruise last year and at first ibmissed my phone....but after a daybof leaving it my room....I didn't miss it. I used the ships internet package to check email.....believe your significant other will.appreciate it....trust me....your going.on.a vacation for a reason

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Yea I leave it in my cabin and really just check my email every couple of days because I'm waiting to hear from a couple of my clients about work when I get back. I also check in with my kids to be sure they haven't burned the house down lol.

**AJFSTORM** · 11-25-2011, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by FrankXS

Settings, Wireless & Networks, Mobile Networks, Data Roaming=Deny data roaming. Should already be the default. Also, as far as not wanting to receive any calls... Just don't answer them!

. I decide to answer depending on the call's importance to me.

Email on the ship's Wifi works fine, if you buy the package.

I do Caribbean cruises all the time. Works for me. Never had to change any default settings on the Thunderbolt.

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<---Frank

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I'm sailing on the Oasis for the third time Frank. It is absolutely incredible and if you have the opportunity, take a trip on it or it's sister ship the Allure.

**FrankXS** · 11-25-2011, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by AJF

I'm sailing on the Oasis for the third time Frank. It is absolutely incredible and if you have the opportunity, take a trip on it or it's sister ship the Allure.

Yep. I just got back from a cruise on the only ship bigger than the Oasis... The Allure!

Heading out again on the Dream with Carnival on Dec 3rd.

-Frank (Allure is bigger than the Oasis by 2 inches!)