Cell phone charges

[KC VSG 46]

I have an iPhone 5 through AT&T. Do I need to do anything special to ensure that I do not get charges added to my bill?

[mentalistfan 189]

I don't see how this can be answered, how does this pertain to WLS?

[deedadumble 1,033]

I don't see how this can be answered, how does this pertain to WLS?

It's in the Mexico surgery forum so of course it's relevant.

I added intl data and voice when I went because I had to be available for work. It was about $55 total.

Your best solution to avoid charges is to turn on airplane mode and then only use wireless. Make sure you download a chat app or Skype. You may need to buy some Skype minutes.

[Kindle 8,667]

Like deedadumble said, if you don't add an international plan, I'd definitely suggest turning your phone to airplane mode or you will get charged for incoming calls and text messages.

I did not get an international plan, but could still email and use FaceTime and iMessages for free when connected to WiFi.

[KC VSG 46]

Like deedadumble said, if you don't add an international plan, I'd definitely suggest turning your phone to airplane mode or you will get charged for incoming calls and text messages.

I did not get an international plan, but could still email and use FaceTime and iMessages for free when connected to WiFi.

So just to clarify. If I keep my phone on airplane mode I will still be able to connect to their wifi and use those functions? Then I will not be charged roaming fees?

[Kindle 8,667]

Yes

["Henry" 109]

Hi everyone,

Some of the hospitals in TJ have wifi for patients.

We have wifi in our recovery condo and free calls to the U.S. and Canada as part of BP's service.

[FancyCakes 46]

I added an international plan where text and data are still free and calls are 20 cents a minute. Plus the hotel has free wifi. My brother lives in China and we talk on a free app called WeChat that has voice and video calling for free,

[sleeve32 27]

I went to mexico and had my surgery on May 1st. I just turned all of my data off and used the WiFi at the hospital. No problems. Through AT&T the regular text messages are 50 cent each. I just text when I needed to. It was no problem at all. Once back at the airport I turned my data back on and all was good. Hope this helps.

Edited June 3, 2015 by sleeve32