How to Communicate?

dvrdan42 · 30-06-2009, 14:26

My wife and I will be split up soon. She will be attending a stewardess class in Ft. Lauderdale in Aug. and I will be in Navarre Florida. If all goes well she will find employment and be at sea while I start up a business in Navarre. We are looking for suggestions on how to communicate with each other. Are there certain phone plans, possibly wireless satelite computer systems etc. We just want to be able to communicate while she is underway. Thanks for any help.

Randy · 30-06-2009, 14:37

I assume she's looking into working on private yachts? Most vessels of any size these days have sat comms for Internet access, possibly satellite phones to some extent with limited access depending on the vessel(it's still expensive)

JusDreaming · 30-06-2009, 16:20

as long as they have wifi then Skype is the best way IMHO

dvrdan42 · 30-06-2009, 17:33

So is Skype like Vonyage?

JusDreaming · 01-07-2009, 08:26

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Originally Posted by dvrdan42

So is Skype like Vonyage?

Skype is a VOIP like Vonage but there is sign up fee. It is free for computer to computer, and computer to land lines cost about .02 per minute.
Skype â€“ Make free calls and great value calls on the internet

highseas · 30-06-2009, 17:10

MagicJack

dvrdan42 · 30-06-2009, 17:36

Is Magicjack something like Skype?

speciald@ocens. · 30-06-2009, 17:55

I think Magic Jack charges too much for international calls where Skype is free for computer to computer calls world wide.

Free Lancer · 01-07-2009, 09:33

skype. or if you have wi-fi, instant chats with a mic/cam?

highseas · 01-07-2009, 11:55

You can call other maicjack users anywhere for free.

highseas · 01-07-2009, 12:24

I just checked rate plan,its between around .10 and .60 cents a minute for most international.Its great deal for calling US or Canada,where most of my calls will be.

Sunspot Baby · 01-07-2009, 16:08

Skype, computer to computer, is FREE. Even with a camera so you can see each other. To a phone anywhere in the world less than $0.03 per minute. Denny is right. Skype (or similar) is the way to go.

George

30-06-2009, 14:26	#1
dvrdan42 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Mexico Boat: Not yet Posts: 11	How to Communicate? My wife and I will be split up soon. She will be attending a stewardess class in Ft. Lauderdale in Aug. and I will be in Navarre Florida. If all goes well she will find employment and be at sea while I start up a business in Navarre. We are looking for suggestions on how to communicate with each other. Are there certain phone plans, possibly wireless satelite computer systems etc. We just want to be able to communicate while she is underway. Thanks for any help.

30-06-2009, 16:20	#3
JusDreaming Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Stuart, FL & Bahamas Cruising Boat: Lagoon 37 Posts: 433	as long as they have wifi then Skype is the best way IMHO __________________ Denny and Diane Formerly "NCDD" S/V JusDreaming Lagoon 37 www.svjusdreaming.com http://www.sailblogs.com/member/svjusdreaming/ "The only way to get a good crew is to marry one." -Eric Hiscock

01-07-2009, 16:08	#12
Sunspot Baby Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Bern, NC Boat: Prout Manta 38' Catamaran - Sunspot Baby Posts: 1,257	Skype, computer to computer, is FREE. Even with a camera so you can see each other. To a phone anywhere in the world less than $0.03 per minute. Denny is right. Skype (or similar) is the way to go. George __________________ She took my address and my name Put my credit to shame Sunspot Baby, sure had a real good time Bob Seger

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30-06-2009, 14:37	#2
Randy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Boat: Searunner 31 Posts: 300	I assume she's looking into working on private yachts? Most vessels of any size these days have sat comms for Internet access, possibly satellite phones to some extent with limited access depending on the vessel(it's still expensive)

30-06-2009, 17:33	#4
dvrdan42 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Mexico Boat: Not yet Posts: 11	So is Skype like Vonyage?

30-06-2009, 17:10	#6
highseas Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Whistler B.C.,Canada,sailing the Pacific. Boat: 1979 Hughes 38 Mk II sloop/cutter designed by S&S Posts: 286	MagicJack

30-06-2009, 17:36	#7
dvrdan42 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Mexico Boat: Not yet Posts: 11	Is Magicjack something like Skype?

30-06-2009, 17:55	#8
speciald@ocens. Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: On the boat - Carib, Chesapeake Boat: 58 Taswell AS Posts: 411	I think Magic Jack charges too much for international calls where Skype is free for computer to computer calls world wide.

01-07-2009, 09:33	#9
Free Lancer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 31	skype. or if you have wi-fi, instant chats with a mic/cam?

01-07-2009, 11:55	#10
highseas Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Whistler B.C.,Canada,sailing the Pacific. Boat: 1979 Hughes 38 Mk II sloop/cutter designed by S&S Posts: 286	You can call other maicjack users anywhere for free.

01-07-2009, 12:24	#11
highseas Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Whistler B.C.,Canada,sailing the Pacific. Boat: 1979 Hughes 38 Mk II sloop/cutter designed by S&S Posts: 286	I just checked rate plan,its between around .10 and .60 cents a minute for most international.Its great deal for calling US or Canada,where most of my calls will be.