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hockeymom · 03-15-2011, 08:42 PM

I have rented from both. Charles was at the airport the first year I rented from them, which was handy. The second year I went with Trees as Charles was not at the airport anymore. Both were great for what I needed - just to check in at home a few times a week while I was away. This year I went back to Charles as he posts on this bulletin board and I enjoy his postings and he's a very nice man. I think it's what all what you are looking for...prices, minutes, etc. For me, Charles fit the bill. See you in two weeks Charles!

charles · 03-16-2011, 09:12 AM

Very nice of you. Thanks

be well
charles

ArubaSooner · 03-16-2011, 09:50 AM

I have used fastphones and aruba discount cell over the past 7 years or so. I was a big supporter of fastphones but Charles left the company for a while and customer service went down the toilet. I am guessing he is back now so service should be great again.

Someone told me about Trees at Aruba Discount Cell a couple of years ago and I used her. I haven't had a problem at all with her service. I called when I got to the resort and the phone was there within 30 minutes.

I'll continue to use Aruba Discount Cell until I have a reason to switch again. But I don't think you can go wrong with either company.

It's good to see Charles back on the boards again and involved with fast phones.

Chrisvec · 03-16-2011, 01:47 PM

We are heading to Aruba in May. Do you have to coordinate with fast phones / Charles ahead of time?

*Andrea J.* · 03-16-2011, 01:55 PM

it is best to communicate with charles prior to your arrival.
also too, he will be able to issue you your phone number to leave with your emergency contact info.

reserve, so that in the event when you get to aruba you do not want to be disappointed

andrea

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Originally Posted by Chrisvec

We are heading to Aruba in May. Do you have to coordinate with fast phones / Charles ahead of time?

Chrisvec · 03-16-2011, 02:07 PM

Good point! Thanks Andrea

charles · 03-20-2011, 11:11 PM

We have two carriers and one of the two is surely in an agreement with VERIZON. That is not the issue. The issue is - What will they charge you for roaming charges? Just check with the USA provider and ask them what the roaming charges are. Then do a multiplication of 60 times that number. (The 60 representing average amount of minutes used.) It then puts things in a more reasonable way to view it.

That said, there are folks that are not affected by the economy or just don't care about those expenses and prefer to "ROAM".

be well
charles

=Griswold Family Vacay;192861]We have Verizon phones. Will they work on Aruba? Should we text rather than call?

I know we can get a local phone. Do we really need one? How much are they for a week?[/QUOTE]

03-15-2011, 08:42 PM	#71 (permalink)
hockeymom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 292 Images: 5	I have rented from both. Charles was at the airport the first year I rented from them, which was handy. The second year I went with Trees as Charles was not at the airport anymore. Both were great for what I needed - just to check in at home a few times a week while I was away. This year I went back to Charles as he posts on this bulletin board and I enjoy his postings and he's a very nice man. I think it's what all what you are looking for...prices, minutes, etc. For me, Charles fit the bill. See you in two weeks Charles! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-16-2011, 09:12 AM	#72 (permalink)
charles Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Walking the shorelines in the evenings Posts: 354	thank you Very nice of you. Thanks be well charles Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ RENTING A CELL MAKES $EN$E. TRY IT! Fast Phone Aruba Cell Phone Rentals http://www.fastphonearuba.com

03-16-2011, 09:50 AM	#73 (permalink)
ArubaSooner Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 8	I have used fastphones and aruba discount cell over the past 7 years or so. I was a big supporter of fastphones but Charles left the company for a while and customer service went down the toilet. I am guessing he is back now so service should be great again. Someone told me about Trees at Aruba Discount Cell a couple of years ago and I used her. I haven't had a problem at all with her service. I called when I got to the resort and the phone was there within 30 minutes. I'll continue to use Aruba Discount Cell until I have a reason to switch again. But I don't think you can go wrong with either company. It's good to see Charles back on the boards again and involved with fast phones. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-16-2011, 01:47 PM	#74 (permalink)
Chrisvec Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eagle Beach to relax / Malmok, Boca Catalina & Arashi for snorkeling / Charlie's Bar, Senior Frog's, Sopranos Piano Bar, Kuku Kanuku & The Pata Pata Bar / The weekend flee market & Busters. Posts: 115	We are heading to Aruba in May. Do you have to coordinate with fast phones / Charles ahead of time? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-16-2011, 02:07 PM	#76 (permalink)
Chrisvec Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eagle Beach to relax / Malmok, Boca Catalina & Arashi for snorkeling / Charlie's Bar, Senior Frog's, Sopranos Piano Bar, Kuku Kanuku & The Pata Pata Bar / The weekend flee market & Busters. Posts: 115	Good point! Thanks Andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-20-2011, 11:11 PM	#77 (permalink)
charles Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Walking the shorelines in the evenings Posts: 354	Verizon working n aruba We have two carriers and one of the two is surely in an agreement with VERIZON. That is not the issue. The issue is - What will they charge you for roaming charges? Just check with the USA provider and ask them what the roaming charges are. Then do a multiplication of 60 times that number. (The 60 representing average amount of minutes used.) It then puts things in a more reasonable way to view it. That said, there are folks that are not affected by the economy or just don't care about those expenses and prefer to "ROAM". be well charles =Griswold Family Vacay;192861]We have Verizon phones. Will they work on Aruba? Should we text rather than call? I know we can get a local phone. Do we really need one? How much are they for a week?[/QUOTE] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ RENTING A CELL MAKES $EN$E. TRY IT! Fast Phone Aruba Cell Phone Rentals http://www.fastphonearuba.com Last edited by charles; 03-20-2011 at 11:14 PM.