PlanoDebbie Posted July 6, 2010 #1 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Last time we were in Alaska we had T-Mobile, and our service was barely so-so. We have just switched to Verizon. Anyone have any experience with Verizon service in any of the following ports? Ketchikan Skagway Juneau Sitka Homer Kodiak Anchorage I'm not even gonna try to use my phone in Victoria, BC. Just curious to know if we'll have decent service at all, or be disappointed again. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted July 6, 2010 #2 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I have used Verizon with out any problems in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Anchorage. It did work in Victoria but it was either $1/minute or $2/minute - I can't remember. Sorry - didn't go to the other ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanoDebbie Posted July 6, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Thanks! At least I know it will work in MOST of our ports. Since Kodiak and Homer are so little, I wouldn't be surprised if we get no service there at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted July 6, 2010 #4 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I've had good connections with Verizon in Anchorage, Seward, Whittier, Sitka, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzn single Posted July 7, 2010 #5 Share Posted July 7, 2010 We used Verizon in Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Seward, Anchorage, Denali, and Fairbanks. Not a problem anywhere. Just kept the phone turned off on the ship and while we were in Vancouver and Victoria, B. C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanoDebbie Posted July 7, 2010 Author #6 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Yippy Skippy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetcruiser106 Posted July 7, 2010 #7 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I've had Verizon for years. We used it last year in Skagway and Juneau without any problems. I had my phone on in Vancouver in 2007 and received a call (wrong number, of course) and was charged .69 for one minute. BTW, the reception in Vancouver was excellent also. Hope this helps. Have a great trip. Anne:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysr_racer Posted July 7, 2010 #8 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Hi, Be sure to dial "#228" option 2, before you leave. This will update your PRL (Preferred Roaming List). Actually you should do this about every six months. Verizon doesn't have a network in Alaska. This allows you to connect to their roaming partners without getting charges. Converted Alltel customers that are still on Alltel Price Plans need to convert to VZW pricing before you go. Alltel plans do NOT have coverage in Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatam Posted July 7, 2010 #9 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Thanks! At least I know it will work in MOST of our ports. Since Kodiak and Homer are so little, I wouldn't be surprised if we get no service there at all. You will have good Verizon service in Homer, particularly on the Spit. I use both my cell and my Verizon aircard from Homer constantly when I am there for business (twice a year-spring and fall) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanoDebbie Posted July 7, 2010 Author #10 Share Posted July 7, 2010 You will have good Verizon service in Homer, particularly on the Spit. I use both my cell and my Verizon aircard from Homer constantly when I am there for business (twice a year-spring and fall) Awsome. I guess the only port in question now is Kodiak. Excellent! thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5326jan Posted July 7, 2010 #11 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Great advice on roaming update. It's *228, not #. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysr_racer Posted July 9, 2010 #12 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Great advice on roaming update. It's *228, not #. Yep, that's the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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