Rather than turning on airplane mode, it you have a smartphone, just turn off cellular data and also turn off roaming.That way if you have a wi-fi connection you can still do a search, read email, send and receive texts, etc. Of course you have to be in proximity to a wi-fi signal. If you have WhatsApp then you can speak to anyone who also has it. Turn on wi-fil calling and you can speak to anyone else. Or receive voice calls.
We bought an inexpensive, unlocked Motorola phone several years ago and added a Chippie sim card to use on the island. But we also follow the above instructions to use the Apple FaceTime app to speak with family back in the States. As long as you are connected exclusively to wi-fi there will be no extra fees from Verizon or any other carrier. (When not in use our iPhones remain locked away in the room safe.)
Last edited by cacapasa; 12/02/2024 05:07 AM.
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