Phone Cards to call home on?

[RogerandChris]

I was just wondering if phone cards will work from pay phones on the islands? I just want to check my answering machine machine once or twice without paying cell access charges.

[crusinsusan]

I take my at&t card that I got at walmart. I use it in san juan, st thomas and a few other islands that you can find a pay phone that takes them. However in Mexico I bought a card at a store there for 10 minutes at a small price. Enjoy your cruise.

[yst347]

I think you are better off buying the phone card at one of your POC's. You will see plenty of internet cafe's and tourist kiosks/shops that sell phone cards in every Caribbean port I can think off. If you bring a card with you, it is possible that the card may not be compatible with the phone you want to use.

[funship freddy]

I always take a pre-paid AT&T (and I am NOT an AT&T fan.....they just work the most places) phone card (buy 'em at Sam's Club). Check for the "local" AT&T number for your poc and dial that number...tell the operator you have a US pre-paid card and they will connect your with the US operator and you are all set. Sounds like a hassle but it really isn't once you have done it. Much cheaper than other options unless you have a cell phone that lets you call from the island. US Virgins and Puerto Rico usually are included in plans.

 

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