We typically rent a wifi hotspot when out of the country to avoid international charges on our iphones and to use my ipad. Is there something similiar in Negril? Thanks!
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We typically rent a wifi hotspot when out of the country to avoid international charges on our iphones and to use my ipad. Is there something similiar in Negril? Thanks!
Many places have WiFi. I know that on the beach Alfred's is one. Just order something at the bar or restaurant ( good food too) and ask for their password.
Thanks, but not what I am looking for...most places we visit, rent a hot spot for like $10 a day. Small device the size of a credit card that you charge and provides wifi,wherever you are. On the beach, in the taxi, anywhere. Good to have to receive a text from home, facebook or use the internet for the name of the bar you want to visit!
With the popularity of inexpensive Android phones that have built in wifi hotspot capabilities, there is not much of a need or demand for a hotspot rental, thus there is no supply.
If you want to use it on a regular basis - check out the Digicel Jamaica and Time For Lime websites for what phones they have available. There are phones around us$100, and internet time can be bought for as little as 50 cents a day depending on how much data usage you need. No contracts required, just a pay as you go system. If you are here for 10 days or more, the cost is less than renting... if not, it will be slightly more than $10 a day - more in the $13 to $15 - and now you own a new phone as well.
Yes, we are aware of that option, but unlike this, the wifi that I am talking about typically supports 5-10 devices. So, we all have our own phones and ipads etc with one cost. Thanks again. Maybe not available in Jamaica.
This is what I am talking about, but it is ordered online and delivered to my home in US. Most places have an island pickup location, though.
http://www.cellomobile.com/mifiCountries/Jamaica.aspx
this may work Barb - my friend has one at her house and loves it - you can buy internet minutes just like you buy credit for your digicel phone
http://www.digicel4gbroadband.com/
Thanks, Seveen. But the whole point is for us to use our current phones and devices. We don't have digicel, coming from the US and I could do that with my current AT&T plan, but it is very expensive. These devices are unlimited data for all devices you want to connect to it through wifi. I can definitely order the one online, but is a hassle because you have to make sure you get it on time and ship it back immediately upon arrival back home. We much prefer the ones you can pick up and drop off at the destination airports. Some companies have even delivered them free of charge to our hotels. They are very useful, because you get to use all your own devices, unlimited data and you can connect everything up at the same time. Thanks again, though.
WiMax
available at the Digicel (phone, internet provider in Jamaica)
Most current Android devices and iPhones have hotspot capability AND allow multiple simultaneous connections. You could always unlock your iPhone and get a digicel simcard then use that as your hotspot, but unless you are out of contract AT+T will not unlock your iPhones.
Or, you could switch your service in the USA to T-Mobile, then take those devices to JA and you'll get free unlimited text messaging within JA and back to the USA, unlimited basic internet at no charge, and calls within JA and back to the USA are .20/min. No need for a hotspot, just use your devices as you always do... not only in JA, but in more than 100 countries worldwide.
T-Mobile will even pay your termination fees at AT+T, you'll end up paying less every month for your cell phone and mobile internet service, and all the current plans include the above mentioned international usage for no additional charge.
Seveen, thanks again! But, not what I am looking for. You also have to be a digicel customer to use this. And, it is a plug in internet service. Not the same. Our iphones are not hotspots because it would change our service contract.
Harry, I am not looking to change providers. Maybe this is just NOT available in Jamaica. No biggie. It is available in enough places we visit that I would not change providers to just have wifi in Jamaica. VERY happy with AT&T.
Service contract? Get rid of the contract... switch to T-Mobile, no contracts, no bull, get iPhones that work as they were meant to, all over the world... Seems like a no-brainer to me?
You say you're "very happy" but here you have all this technology that you just cannot use how you would like to use it, and can't even make a simple change without worrying about contracts, costs and fees. That doesn't sound like a happy consumer to me. T-Mobile will pay you up to $350 per line for your cancellation fees, and in the end you'll also pay less every month while getting much more, like unlimited internet and no overage fees. Something to consider!
No, thank you. :-). To rent a hotspot once a yesr for less tha $100, it is not a hassle. We have 5 iphones and 3 ipads, all with unlimited calls, texts and data while in the US. I also get a 40% discount through the hospital I practice at. Also,
T-Mobile has terrible reception in RI as expressed by many friends who tried it due to its advertising low rates.
I think we're having a disconnect Barb - you buy this hotspot from Digicel (internet provider in Jamaica) plug it in - and use your devices on it - wirelessly- you're only a Digicel customer while in Jamaica and you pay as you go -
when I go visit my sister - I just turn on my laptop, iPhone, enter the password and that's it (well I don't have to enter the password anymore)
we took it to Hedo - plugged it in and wifi
when I get home - it's back to AT&T or my wifi at home
Hmm..I am still not sure this is a mobile hotspot. It says plug and play. Does it need to stay plugged in to something or does it take a charge and then you can throw it into your beachbag and go? I don't see how you get it on their website or prices? Is it unlimited data?
Seveen, found the info. You must first use a computer to set up the device. We won't have a laptop with us. Al the others we've used, have not required this. Thanks, anyways. So, close!