WiFi Cube

[NJHalo]

Is anyone familiar with a WiFi Cube? My buddy said I need to get one before going to Europe, or else my kids will kill my AT&T bill with the constant Snapchat and Instagram posting, and the fees associated with huge data overages. I don't want to be a scrooge and have to tell them no posting unless we are on a hotel WiFi. I heard they don't work here in the US, but are very popular in Europe and Asia.

Any advice?

[gotbeer]

Get a burner phone. 

Get Tmobile.

But never heard of a wifi cube before. 

 

[gotbeer]

https://www.att.com/offers/international-plans/europe-caribbean-country-more.html

Damn, $10 a day on ATT.  That's a lot of meatballs.

[Tank]

tell your kids that because of ISIS, europe no longer allows cell phones and they must leave theirs at home in the US, where the trumper is making american wifi great again.

[gotbeer]

2 hours ago, NJHalo said:

Is anyone familiar with a WiFi Cube? My buddy said I need to get one before going to Europe, or else my kids will kill my AT&T bill with the constant Snapchat and Instagram posting, and the fees associated with huge data overages. I don't want to be a scrooge and have to tell them no posting unless we are on a hotel WiFi. I heard they don't work here in the US, but are very popular in Europe and Asia.

Any advice?

If this is the one.  Looks like around $15 a day for it.  It sounds like a mobile hotspot, and that your phones then connect to it via wifi.  But you only get 500 mb a day, which seems low since you can connect 5 devices. 

http://www.mywificube.com/

[Taylor]

Tell your kids you're going on vacation in Europe and they need to leave their phones at home. They'll enjoy the surroundings more if their faces aren't buried in their screens.

 

 

 

I feel like an old man.

[mrwicked]

get the international plan - if you have att you can do it on the app. easy.

or get a burner phone with sim card. 

have them use wifi when available.

[gotbeer]

3 hours ago, mrwicked said:

get the international plan - if you have att you can do it on the app. easy.

or get a burner phone with sim card. 

have them use wifi when available.

That could get expensive though.  $40 just to turn the international option on, then $10 a day per device. 

[gotbeer]

Just an FYI @NJHalo

Euro lawmakers press EU to impose visas on U.S. citizens

Personally, I just don't this is feasible without destroying the EU.  But just putting it out there, just in case.  Probably not necessary at all, but in case (depending on when your trip is) getting the visa as a safeguard in case the 1% happens might not be a bad thing.

[NJHalo]

12 hours ago, gotbeer said:

Just an FYI @NJHalo

Euro lawmakers press EU to impose visas on U.S. citizens

Personally, I just don't this is feasible without destroying the EU.  But just putting it out there, just in case.  Probably not necessary at all, but in case (depending on when your trip is) getting the visa as a safeguard in case the 1% happens might not be a bad thing.

Thanks,

That would suck.

BTW, it took less than 2 weeks to get completed passports back after application. This included Presidents day holiday.   Pretty, pretty, pretty good.

[gotbeer]

Not sure what your ATT situation looks like.  But Tmobile just announced this deal.

Join Up & Gear Up! Switch to T-Mobile and Score an iPhone 7

[gotbeer]

@NJHaloDon't know when your trip is.  But it looks like it might get ugly.  And no, it's not Trumps fault.  Looks like it's something that has been brewing for a few years.

Trump faces EU tourism row as MEPs vote to suspend visa-free travel for US citizens

EU Parliament calls for end to visa-free travel for U.S. citizens

European Lawmakers Push EU to Impose Visas on U.S. Citizens This Summer

 

 

Edited March 5, 2017 by gotbeer

[NJHalo]

18 minutes ago, gotbeer said:

@NJHaloDon't know when your trip is.  But it looks like it might get ugly.  And no, it's not Trumps fault.  Looks like it's something that has been brewing for a few years.

Trump faces EU tourism row as MEPs vote to suspend visa-free travel for US citizens

EU Parliament calls for end to visa-free travel for U.S. citizens

European Lawmakers Push EU to Impose Visas on U.S. Citizens This Summer

 

 

Going in mid-July, doing Italy only.

This would really suck.

[gotbeer]

1 minute ago, NJHalo said:

Going in mid-July, doing Italy only.

This would really suck.

I'd at least start inquiring about getting the Visa just in case now.  Because if they do implement it during the summer, it's going to be an even bigger pain in the ass to get the visa since everyone will be rushing to get one. 

[NJHalo]

11 hours ago, gotbeer said:

I'd at least start inquiring about getting the Visa just in case now.  Because if they do implement it during the summer, it's going to be an even bigger pain in the ass to get the visa since everyone will be rushing to get one. 

Yup, I agree.

I think they are just bluffing, there is too much tourist money to lose, but can't take that chance

[Tank]

where do you go to get a visa? and how is that different from a passport?

[Lou]

31 minutes ago, Tank said:

where do you go to get a visa? and how is that different from a passport?

I started writing out an answer but it was too much work. So, I turned to my good friend Mr Googles - 

http://www.differencebetween.net/business/difference-between-visa-and-passport/

[Lou]

16 hours ago, NJHalo said:

Going in mid-July, doing Italy only.

This would really suck.

just tell them you know Mike Scioscia.

[NJHalo]

36 minutes ago, Tank said:

where do you go to get a visa? and how is that different from a passport?

http://traveltips.usatoday.com/apply-tourist-visa-italy-13281.html

We have an Italian Consulate right nearby in Newark NJ. I don't want to jump the gun, but not waiting until the last minute either.

 

[NJHalo]

1 minute ago, Lou said:

just tell them you know Mike Scioscia.

No way. They are gonna tell me he ran out on multiple dinner checks, and I have to pay up if I have any hope of getting in

[Lou]

5 minutes ago, NJHalo said:

No way. They are gonna tell me he ran out on multiple dinner checks, and I have to pay up if I have any hope of getting in

I call bs

Mike doesn't run anywhere 

[Tank]

10 minutes ago, NJHalo said:

http://traveltips.usatoday.com/apply-tourist-visa-italy-13281.html

We have an Italian Consulate right nearby in Newark NJ. I don't want to jump the gun, but not waiting until the last minute either.

 

what a pain in the butt. imagine it sucks even more if you live >500 miles from a consulate.

[Tank]

16 minutes ago, Lou said:

I started writing out an answer but it was too much work. So, I turned to my good friend Mr Googles - 

http://www.differencebetween.net/business/difference-between-visa-and-passport/

gracias