Cell Phones at sea

[RMM34667]

If I understand correctly setting my cell phone to airplane mode will prevent apps on my phone from updating. And that will prevent huge surcharges. Is there anything else I need to do?

 

I usually just remove my battery while sailing and put it back when I reach ports. But I'd like to be reachable this cruise.

 

I have Verizon and I'm pretty sure if I use the phone it's $2.49 per minute, and Texts are .50 to send and .05 to receive.

 

I can live with that. I'm just nervous about data charges. I fell asleep once in Nassau.. Woke up 2 hours later and removed the battery. That nap cost me $60.

[The4OfUs]

If I understand correctly setting my cell phone to airplane mode will prevent apps on my phone from updating. And that will prevent huge surcharges. Is there anything else I need to do?

 

I usually just remove my battery while sailing and put it back when I reach ports. But I'd like to be reachable this cruise.

 

Turning your phone to airplane mode disables your cellular service, so you will not be reachable - unless you turn on your wifi and use email?

[caber]

Turn off your data roaming. That stops the internet connection unless you can find wifi in port.

If you are at sea you sometimes get the message that you have latched on to a maritime network. That is expensive but unless you get an incoming call you don`t have to use the phone so won`t incur any charges.

[RMM34667]

Thanks. My niece just sent me instructions (with pictures) to set my data/roaming access to DENY access. Thanks Nicole!