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samoka
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trac phones

Post by samoka »

Can anyone tell me if my trac phone will work on St. John. If not what would you suggest? thanks.
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Capn Dan and Ruby
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Post by Capn Dan and Ruby »

Don't know about track phones, but I know that any thing but AT&T is iffy on the island. We have a go phone and buy min. each year. Our regular phone is Verizon, but you risk really high roaming charges if you get a connection.
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Post by Joppa »

Trac phone does work on St.John, not everywhere but it does work. We could not get our messages but we did have reception in some areas.
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Post by Xislandgirl »

Our friends Trac phone did not work at all and we tried everywhere.
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Post by PSUWethr »

Since my parents spend alot of time on island, they actualy dropped Verizon for the Trac-phone. I used my Verizon one time and ended up with a $700 phone bill :shock: since it roamed to Tortola everytime I made a call. Mom and dad pre-pay their trac phone and it works great. They are out in the Coral Bay end and have never had reception problems since there is a tower right on Bordeau.
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Beth Cruz
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Post by Beth Cruz »

We used a Trac phone in November and it worked almost everywhere.
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Post by cmw5682 »

Does anyone know if ATT has signal/3G on the Coral Bay side? Or any area to steer clear of when getting a villa because of no ATT signal?
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Pia
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Post by Pia »

We live in Coral Bay and we get no signal around Sweet Plantains and again no signal at Saltpond but fine at lameshur - go figure

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scoob
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Phones.. ??

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I just ordered a AT+T pre- paid phone.
Have Verizon service and got boned last year $$$...
If it works-they have great coverage-I ordered the $2 a day plan (unlimited)-only pay for the days you use..got a cheap phone- only out $8.63 now..
any feedback ???
PS.
Should have great coverage-staying at Bluebeards Castle..

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Post by Xislandgirl »

I am surprised that so many people have had luck with them. We had no luck at all with our friends, good to know that it worked for others.
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samoka
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Post by samoka »

Now I am even more confused - I guess I will buy an ATT go phone just to be safe - that way between the 2 I should have coverage, if coverage is to be had - I am mostly concerned with being able to contact other members of out party - can't wait - we have been counting down for almost 2years and finally we are getting close.
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Post by FinsUp »

Scoob, I'll be interested to hear how that works for you. We are planning on doing the same thing...our Verizon bill last year was sobering!! I called and tried to dispute it to no avail...
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Post by Lovermont »

I noticed they were selling AT&T Go Phones in Love City Market in Coral Bay, and I must say, I get great AT&T reception in Coral Bay.
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