steveoQ Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 So do I need voom to use my phone on the ship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS8VN Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Yes. But Voom is an internet service, not a cellular service. You cannot send or receive phone calls or texts unless your phone company is set up so that you can do that over the internet. You can surf the internet, send/receive email, and use apps (including voice/video apps like Skype). Bob_KY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorailmedic Posted November 11, 2017 Report Share Posted November 11, 2017 As mentioned, Voom will give you internet access. You don't want to connect to the ship's cellulata network for data or voice - it is "how is that even legal" expensive. If you're only going to send and receive the ocassional text, the rates aren't terrible. If you have a newer device and a major US carrier, then WiFi calling may be an option for you. This allows you to send and receive texts and make calls via WiFi without a network connection (so you can use your phone in airplane mode). If you purchase Voom and have WiFi calling, it will be just like you're on land. The below articles should help clarify things. Let us know if you have any questions. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/07/27/how-stay-touch-someone-your-royal-caribbean-cruisehttp://www.CruiseHabit.com/WiFi Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoQ Posted November 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2017 21 minutes ago, monorailmedic said: As mentioned, Voom will give you internet access. You don't want to connect to the ship's cellulata network for data or voice - it is "how is that even legal" expensive. If you're only going to send and receive the ocassional text, the rates aren't terrible. If you have a newer device and a major US carrier, then WiFi calling may be an option for you. This allows you to send and receive texts and make calls via WiFi without a network connection (so you can use your phone in airplane mode). If you purchase Voom and have WiFi calling, it will be just like you're on land. The below articles should help clarify things. Let us know if you have any questions. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/07/27/how-stay-touch-someone-your-royal-caribbean-cruisehttp://www.CruiseHabit.com/WiFi Thank you much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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