Bonaire Cell Service

[CCTX50]

Can anyone tell me if there is any cell service in Bonaire? My provider is AT&T and I was wondering if there is any service there. Not that I want to be anywhere near the phone while there... but?

If not, how is the phone service there? Is it best to purchase phone cards or what? Suggestions!

Thanks!

 

[gypsyjim]

Info Bonaire - Telephone - Calling to and calling from

I usually buy a phone card when we are there, although Colleen does use her Verizon, and pay through the nose to do so.

 

[CCTX50]

Thanks!

 

[Waterskier1]

I have used my AT&T cell phone on Bonaire. I used it just last month. I do make sure to turn off the data though, since it is quite expensive, and I then use WiFi at the resort. Make sure to enable international roaming before you leave. It's free, but must be done before the phone is out of the states.

 

[herman]

Or drop by Chat and Browse and rent a phone. From what I understand that is the least cost way if you intend to use it.

 

[gypsyjim]

Or drop by Chat and Browse and rent a phone. From what I understand that is the least cost way if you intend to use it.

I never tried that. I usually buy a phone card at Chat N Browse, and use the land line outside there. I do not want to be all that easy to get a hold of when I am on Bonaire anyway!

Herman, you joining us in June?

 

[boat sju]

If you have Verizon you can get a texting plan that's reasonable. You can at least check in with someone back home. Or do you have a smartphone that you can use Skype?

 

[herman]

I never tried that. I usually buy a phone card at Chat N Browse, and use the land line outside there. I do not want to be all that easy to get a hold of when I am on Bonaire anyway!

Herman, you joining us in June?

Not too likely, darn air was over $1k each of us for April.

Skype via your computer is also an option David has used.

 

[DiverVince]

Fuhgettabout AT&T or Verizon!! The cheapest option to call home from Bonaire is using SKYPE. Nothing beats it, (assuming you have an internet connection where you're staying)! Bring your laptop, a headset & you're good to go.

 

[gypsyjim]

Not too likely, darn air was over $1k each of us for April.

Skype via your computer is also an option David has used.

Sorry to hear that. We were hoping to see you again on Bonaire!

$1k for air , and we did Coz in Feb for $1k each, incl air from Albanyand AI resort.