Latest re. Verizon?

Maryanne · Post by **Maryanne** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 1:06 pm

I haven't seen a thread on this in a while... just wondering if Verizon wireless calls in and out of STJ are still considered not part of the "US." Last time I used my phone there I got an awful bill.

I couldn't get a straight answer out of the person I asked.

?

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:39 pm

Your question made me go upstairs and pull out my Verizon bills, which I never remembered to check after our May trip to STJ. I'm on the $5.00 a month texting plan and I mostly texted when I was there. My bill showed a roaming charge of $18.51 and no other extra charges. I don't think that's too bad.

GoldenDaze · Post by **GoldenDaze** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 3:45 pm

Hi, I still think STJ is considered another planet by Verizon Wireless! Last year we also got sky high bills so this year - (we leave on Jan 9th) I took some advice from some forum posts and just purchased an ATT pay as you go phone. I also got one for my bro & sis who will be there so hopefully we can all communicate.

I'll post when we return on whether or not we are successful. The other added bonus besides the cost savings should be way better coverage on the island.

Maryanne · Post by **Maryanne** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 4:21 pm

Thanks for the info.. we are leaving Friday so I guess we'll have to be careful with our phones.

shoemak38 · Post by **shoemak38** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 4:37 pm

let us know costs after you come back

thanks

GoldenDaze · Post by **GoldenDaze** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 4:59 pm

Will do.

sherban · Post by **sherban** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 6:33 pm

Maryanne- You should be able to call your carrier and get a straight answer on cost, if you don't I would call back and try another, uh..."call center professional"...if you know what I mean... Last year when I went to Aruba I just called first and they said no problem but they needed to "enable" some capability first...no additional charges...AT&T.

Marcia (Mrs. Pete) · Post by **Marcia (Mrs. Pete)** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 7:32 pm

Maryanne,

Already it's time for you guys to go? Wow, this time has gone quickly. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.

I'll be thinking of you daily as I suffer through work and snow.

Have a wonderful time. You guys deserve it!!!! Say hello to the Suttons from us. And all of our other mutual friends.

Maryanne · Post by **Maryanne** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 10:18 am

Thanks, Marcia.
I'll write to you in the sand if I can.

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