Has anyone used the joyn app overseas?

[mike28]

I will be going to Dominican Republic and since my s3 won't work there I wonder if I use the joyn app I at least will be able to text under wifi.


Thanks

 

[Gman9831]

Been wondering the same thing, taking a trip to Jamaica and if I don't get a S4 by then I'll be using joyn if not the digicel plans are cheap enough down there. Be using an iPhone 4 :afraid:

 

[mike28]

Been wondering the same thing, taking a trip to Jamaica and if I don't get a S4 by then I'll be using joyn if not the digicel plans are cheap enough down there. Be using an iPhone 4 :afraid:

Yeah I will test it tomorrow over there fingers crossed now what digicel plan is that? Over there I think there's one cdma carrier but I have never heard of anyone using a metro phone out there

 

[n4zty]

also use groove ip but first get your free number from google voice then log into groove ip and use 813 number on wifi

 

[mike28]

also use groove ip but first get your free number from google voice then log into groove ip and use 813 number on wifi

Thanks pa will try that as well

 

[new optimus]

Not sure how metro implements it but from my understanding as long as you have wifi you can make and receive phone calls using your metro number just as if you had cell signal.

 

[mike28]

Not sure how metro implements it but from my understanding as long as you have wifi you can make and receive phone calls using your metro number just as if you had cell signal.

Thats what I'm hoping will report later tonight

 

[new optimus]

Ok sounds great.

 

[mike28]

Guys reporting live from the Caribbean joyn app does work like a charm made some calls no problems and text too :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[nabil16]

So wait all you need is wifi and anyone in the us can call you using my metropcs phone number?

 

[mike28]

So wait all you need is wifi and anyone in the us can call you using my metropcs phone number?

Thats correct I made 3 calls so far no issues you will need the wifi connection and use the app for some reason text is not working now but calls go through

 

[nabil16]

That sounds great! Wait does the person you call need to have the app or you could call anyone ? Sorry i ask too many questions but i have an app called viber and it is somewhat restrictive on who you can call and text.

 

[mike28]

That sounds great! Wait does the person you call need to have the app or you could call anyone ? Sorry i ask too many questions but i have an app called viber and it is somewhat restrictive on who you can call and text.

No problem glad to help no the person does not need to have the app installed I made some more calls is a cool thing is like I'm in my house back in the states no issues but text are not going through I will find out

 

[nabil16]

Thanks for the info, its gonna come in really handy on my next trip to the dominican republic.

 

[new optimus]

T mobile does something similar, wifi calling they call it, only phones that are compatible with it will use it though, basically if your cell network is unreachable but wifi connection is calls will go out and come in just fine. This, as is joyn are carrier implemented features so its not like an app on the playstore that may or may not work as intended.

 

[mike28]

Update guys got text working with picture message too

 

[mike28]

Thanks for the info, its gonna come in really handy on my next trip to the dominican republic.

Yes it will be it's nice at least I'm able to use my phone here in some way are you dominican as well?

 

[nabil16]

Yup, the best thing out there is that they got some good and reasonably priced internet services

 

[sammyz]

Yea, I used the joyn app while in Europe, works like a charm

Make sure you install and run the app while in America!!!!!! Otherwise you won't be able to activate it.

Edit: texting does not work over WiFi though.

 

[n4zty]

Update guys got text working with picture message too

quit using your neighbor's wifi you bandwidth stealer didnt even know wifi existed in santo domingo haha

 

[sammyz]

Update guys got text working with picture message too

How? U sure it sent over WiFi??? Put it in airplane mode so you're sure.

 

[mike28]

How? U sure it sent over WiFi??? Put it in airplane mode so you're sure.

Yes over wifi I haven't turn airplane mode on funny thing is that I text others and never got a reply but with a friend I was able to text and even got a picture message too but will let you know later

 

[mike28]

Yup, the best thing out there is that they got some good and reasonably priced internet services

Yeah they have good options out here

 

[mike28]

quit using your neighbor's wifi you bandwidth stealer didnt even know wifi existed in santo domingo haha

Lol there's one router but it's holding up good