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DRNewcomb · 30-07-2013, 03:43

One point to consider, avoid using the ship's cellular service for anything but incoming SMS. If necessary turn off phone to avoid connecting to the ship's system. Look into BoingoMobile WiFi roaming. Use VOIP calling whenever possible. I think TalkATone is available for Android. Use it with your Google Voice account to make free calls.

You will not find the "magic bullet" (the one best solution for every case). Pick one that's good enough and have a different SIM, from a completely different carrier as a backup.

If you're a geek, like me, take one multi-tap outlet. Many ship's rooms have only one 117 V outlet and/or one 220 V outlet.

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DRNewcomb (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Professionist Posts: 1,465 Join Date: 27 Feb 2004 Location: Mississippi, USA Country:	30-07-2013, 03:43 One point to consider, avoid using the ship's cellular service for anything but incoming SMS. If necessary turn off phone to avoid connecting to the ship's system. Look into BoingoMobile WiFi roaming. Use VOIP calling whenever possible. I think TalkATone is available for Android. Use it with your Google Voice account to make free calls. You will not find the "magic bullet" (the one best solution for every case). Pick one that's good enough and have a different SIM, from a completely different carrier as a backup. If you're a geek, like me, take one multi-tap outlet. Many ship's rooms have only one 117 V outlet and/or one 220 V outlet.