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Will Data Abroad bolt on cover usage on Cruise ship?

Anonymous — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:49:18 GMT

Does anyone know if a data bolt on can be used when roaming on a cruise ship? I understand it will be slow but having access to my emails when in the middle of the ocean will be beneficial. The o2 information shows it will cost £8 per MB without a bolt on so the £50 bolt on would save £350!

Thanks

Will Data Abroad bolt on cover usage on Cruise ship?

Anonymous — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:56:20 GMT

The bolt on will only apply when you are reach of a phone network that has a data roaming agreement with O2

I suspect when out to sea you are reliant on whatever system the ship uses. You would need to contact the cruise company

Will Data Abroad bolt on cover usage on Cruise ship?

Anonymous — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:38:11 GMT

the data roaming bolton should work with no problems whatsoever, providing you have added it at least 24 hrs before you leave the uk.

Will Data Abroad bolt on cover usage on Cruise ship?

Anonymous — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:14:32 GMT

As Dave said you would need to check with your cruise liner as they often have their own way of charging.

Will Data Abroad bolt on cover usage on Cruise ship?

Anonymous — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:50:40 GMT

I would also urge you to check with cruise company as network access is extremly unpredictable, sometimes you pick up ships own network, others dependent on whatever country you are close too. I found I really couldn't use my mobile much onboard cruise ship I was on but was fine when we were docked or close to land.

Will Data Abroad bolt on cover usage on Cruise ship?

jonsie — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:11:13 GMT

Cruise ships have their own data tariff aand you need to check with the cruise line. Just go to their website and use the contact us link or give them a call.

Their data charges are much more expensive than normal roaming.