Verizon will soon be the first U.S.-based wireless company to offer roaming in Cuba—but it won't come cheap.
Starting next week, customers touring the Caribbean island can talk, message, and surf the Web via Verizon's Pay-As-You-Go International Travel feature.
Voice calls will cost $2.99 per minute, while data is $2.05 per megabyte. So if you blow through 1GB of data uploading selfies to Instagram, tapping into Google Maps, and texting friends back home, you'd end up paying more than $2,000—possibly more than the trip itself.
"Our customers are citizens of the world, and we want them to seamlessly enjoy a great Verizon experience wherever they travel," Javier Farfan, vice president of cultural and segment marketing at Verizon, said in a statement.
Stay connected with one of Verizon's sanctioned World Devices: Apple iPhone 5c, 5s, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, or 6s Plus; Samsung Galaxy S5, S6, or S6 Edge; or the Motorola Droid Maxx. You'll also need to opt in to the International Travel option.
"By offering international services while traveling in Cuba, we are making it simple and easy for customers to stay connected wherever and whenever they choose," Farfan said.
Cuba and the U.S. restored diplomatic relations in July, more than five decades after they were severed during the Cold War. Just this week, Cuba appointed an ambassador to the U.S.—the first since 1961.
Verizon isn't the only one extending a friendly hand to Cuba: Netflix in February announced the expansion of its video-streaming service into the nation, though the region still struggles with limited Internet access. But if you've got a hankering for a few episodes of Orange Is The New Black or want to check out the new 6 Years film, visit the Havana cultural center where free public Wi-Fi access can be found.
For those looking to immerse themselves in the Cuban experience, Airbnb recently launched about 1,000 listings in the country, most of which cost around $30 per night.
Source: pcmag.com
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