Claro Mobile and Data

jaykiley

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My name is Jay Kiley and would love to exchange with any member that uses Claro Mobile and Data worldwide!!!!!!

Can anyone help me with Claro post paid Cell and Data?
I would love to use vs. Google Fi for worldwide service!!!!!
 

Riva_31

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My name is Jay Kiley and would love to exchange with any member that uses Claro Mobile and Data worldwide!!!!!!

Can anyone help me with Claro post paid Cell and Data?
I would love to use vs. Google Fi for worldwide service!!!!!
Hola, I have Claro Postpaid Smart Special, have use the roaming and till now no problem, What do you need help with?
 

chico bill

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My name is Jay Kiley and would love to exchange with any member that uses Claro Mobile and Data worldwide!!!!!!

Can anyone help me with Claro post paid Cell and Data?
I would love to use vs. Google Fi for worldwide service!!!!!
Forget it. Claro barely functions country to country. Yeah you might get messages but no much more
 

SKY

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Forget it. Claro barely functions country to country. Yeah you might get messages but no much more
Works fine for me for years. In the US you need to search for T Mobile and connect. Do not auto connect. I used it in Spain with no problems also............
 
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JLSawmam

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My admittedly limited experience with using Claro roaming in the US was one time five years and largely unsuccessful. I was able to use it a little in Portland, Oregon, but from there to my family in southern Oregon, little to no connectivity. It may have improved since then though. If the OP wants to give it a try, I would suggest signing up for the least expensive plan that meets his needs. After trying it a while, he can upgrade to a more expensive plan if he wishes, realizing that would initiate a new 18 month commitment.
 

JD Jones

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Somebody educate me, why not just use whatsapp?
 

AlterEgo

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Somebody educate me, why not just use whatsapp?

Can’t use to call businesses or landlines. I actually have family and friends in USA who don’t have it on their phones! I used MagicJack forever for that reason, but gave up the service and number about 8 years ago.
 
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josh2203

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Somebody educate me, why not just use whatsapp?
What AE said above, plus I have also either elderly or mobility-partially-disabled people in my family who do not have a smart phone nor do they want one. Bear in mind, this is only a very tiny fraction of people obviously, but still. Aside from this, I might be wrong but I believe that as Whatsapp requires either wife or mobile data, the signal strength needs to be stronger to achieve a call whereas by just calling from phone to phone the signal strength can be poorer?
 
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SKY

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What AE said above, plus I have also either elderly or mobility-partially-disabled people in my family who do not have a smart phone nor do they want one. Bear in mind, this is only a very tiny fraction of people obviously, but still. Aside from this, I might be wrong but I believe that as Whatsapp requires either wife or mobile data, the signal strength needs to be stronger to achieve a call whereas by just calling from phone to phone the signal strength can be poorer?
Correct, WA will not work without Internet...........
 

jaykiley

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Hola, I have Claro Postpaid Smart Special, have use the roaming and till now no problem, What do you need help with?

Works fine for me for years. In the US you need to search for T Mobile and connect. Do not auto connect. I used it in Spain with no problems also............
I emailed you, can we stay there, I would love to call you.
Where would be the best country to get Claro?
I was super happy with it when living in Costa Rica and also using Tmobile network traveling to the USA. I would love to have it back again.
 

Northern Coast Diver

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I've traveled outside the DR with Claro. It does not work. It has nothing to do with leaving DR.
Get a grip.
Did I touch a nerve? I've had Claro, for longer than you have lived here. It works when I travel. As Sky pointed out, a bit more effort is required to connect outside the DR. Your mileage may vary.
 

chico bill

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Did I touch a nerve? I've had Claro, for longer than you have lived here. It works when I travel. As Sky pointed out, a bit more effort is required to connect outside the DR. Your mileage may vary.
I've had Claro for 19 years in three Latin countries (Mexico, Puerto Rico and DR). This includes 9 years in DR. I don't know how long you've been here and no one cares.
I helped build their cellular network in Latin America for LTE & GMS frequencies (pre 5G).
I realize you think you are the OG of downtown Sosua but you don't know everything, maybe you should practice some humility.
I hope you aren't as rude and condescending to people who come to you for dive lessons.
 

Northern Coast Diver

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Oh no, I didn't touch a nerve, I've hurt your feelings. You sit up in Los Cerros and spew negativity about the place you have chosen to live. Now, I understand why you are so miserable. How sad that you spent 19 years working to build cellular networks that you don't believe in. Thanks for sharing!
By the way, I always think of Sky as the OG of Sosua and the DR. Thank you Sky, for taking out the trash all those years ago.
And you are correct, I would never be rude or condescending to my valued clients, I save that for fools like you.
Tu nervioso, Yo tranquilo.
 
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