Travelling

[RC25]

I am planning to travel to the Dominican in January, can I still use my phone there? I know text won't work but will I be able to use wifi for email etc?

[srlawren]

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@Dunkman wrote:

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@RC25 wrote:

I realise their is no roaming in DR but wondering if I can still use wifi for email etc

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Yes, you can still use Wifi if there is a Wifi connection near you (ie. hotel).  

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@RC25 WiFi has nothing to do with your mobile data provider.  If there's a hotspot, you can use it form any device with a WiFi radio, including your phone(s).

[computergeek541]

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@Kim1971kim wrote:

Take your SIM card out just in case or turn data off and yes you can still use wifi 🙂

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Public Mobile doesn't work in the Dominican Republic nor would Public Mobile charge even it did work. The only reason to remove the Public Mobole sim would be to insert a different carrier's sim that does work there.

[Kim1971kim]

Take your SIM card out just in case or turn data off and yes you can still use wifi 🙂

[Dunkman]

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@RC25 wrote:

I realise their is no roaming in DR but wondering if I can still use wifi for email etc

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Yes, you can still use Wifi if there is a Wifi connection near you (ie. hotel).  

[RC25]

I realise their is no roaming in DR but wondering if I can still use wifi for email etc

[s_shard]

Standard Public Mobile plans only cover Canada.   International Add-Ons only cover the United States and the British Virgin Islands

Here is a link to the Public Mobile coverage map: https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/coverage

You can change the country on the coverage map from Canada, to US, to other countries to see where the US and international add-ons cover.  

Here’s a link for information on the Add-Ons:

https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/get-help/articles/travelling-outside-of-canada-and-the-us

[Triguy]

PM only offers roaming in the US.  You could purchase a sim like Gigsky or use wi-fi apps like TextNow, Whatsapp, or Skype.

[GinYVR · Accepted solution]

@RC25Your phone service will not work there but your wifi should work as long as you find a wifi spot that allows you to access it.