Verizon in Bora Bora?
Jan 20, 2010, 12:10 pm
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 428
Verizon in Bora Bora?
Hi all,
Just curious if anyone has tried using their VZW phone(s) in Bora Bora. Apparently, there's GSM voice coverage on most of Tahiti and a portion of Moorea (according to VZW's map of coverage). I don't see Bora Bora on the map so I assume it's not covered.
In either case, what's the least expensive SIM/service if I want to just make emergency calls while in Bora Bora, etc?
I know there's VINI, but I don't want to pay $50 as I'd intend for this to be strictly an emergency/short contact type of thing.
I've stumbled across Mobal and that seems like a pretty decent option. I have the HTC Ozone, so I should be good on the phone-side.
Any advice or thoughts?
Thanks!
Just curious if anyone has tried using their VZW phone(s) in Bora Bora. Apparently, there's GSM voice coverage on most of Tahiti and a portion of Moorea (according to VZW's map of coverage). I don't see Bora Bora on the map so I assume it's not covered.
In either case, what's the least expensive SIM/service if I want to just make emergency calls while in Bora Bora, etc?
I know there's VINI, but I don't want to pay $50 as I'd intend for this to be strictly an emergency/short contact type of thing.
I've stumbled across Mobal and that seems like a pretty decent option. I have the HTC Ozone, so I should be good on the phone-side.
Any advice or thoughts?
Thanks!
Jan 20, 2010, 11:05 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 946
I often use my Australian phone in French Polynesia (Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, etc) and have coverage everywhere. Occasionally the signal strength fluctuates but no more/less than any main city.
Looking at the VZW website they do have coverage in French Polynesia so I would say you would be fine in Bora Bora.
Looking at the VZW website they do have coverage in French Polynesia so I would say you would be fine in Bora Bora.