[Dhsbb-jazz] Canada Cell Phone reminder

[JazzyHorns at aol.com]

Hello Everyone.  Less than a week to go until our band trip!
 
This is a reminder for everyone to be sure to check their individual cell  
phone plans and know what charges your child will incur if they use their 
phone,  even to receive incoming calls and texts while in Canada.  
 
Something I had not thought of since our last trip, is the prevalence of  
smart phones now with data plans.  If that is not turned off, the data  
roaming charges can add up quickly - and these phones , unless deactivated,  
automatically will be updating email, face book, news etc.,  all the  time.  
Some kids use the phone to listen to the radio or watch U-Tube or  visit web 
sites  - all of  which will add up quickly.  Some plans  charge fees of $15 - 
$100 just for using international data roaming then  additional charges for 
the amount used - so definitely check on your plan!  
 
We will be instructing the students to turn off the data roaming feature  
and their phones before we cross the boarder, using them only as needed to  
contact a chaperone or for specific calls home, unless otherwise instructed 
by  their parent.  
 
 
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