cell phones

[Michele]

My son is in A School in Pensacola Florida at Corry station. He told me that the reception to make calls and text from his room where he lives is not good. But he is able to call and text when he leaves the building. We have T mobile who I called and they said the reception is good there but certain building interfere with the signal. Does anyone else's sailor have this problem? And don't these dorms or where they live have Wi-Fi for the building? I'd think so cause how would they use their laptops or cells etc? If not how can he get Wi-Fi there? If anyone knows please let me know

[NavyMum]

My son is in Meridian for A-school - he purchased internet for his laptop but he says it's not great but that it was reasonably priced. He hasn't said anything about cellphone coverage - he has Straighttalk which I think uses Verizon. Pretty sure they have an area with internet access on base for the Sailors.

But I think limited reception may just be one of those things they'll have to deal with depending on where they end up

[Michele]

Thank u.

[Anti M]

There is no free wi-fi in most A school barracks.  In some cases, they can purchase internet service from a local provider, but they pay for it themselves, usually split among roommates. Free wifi is usually at the local liberty center or USO on base, or someplace like McDonalds.

But yes, bad reception in Navy buildings is a thing seemingly nationwide.  At least he is in Florida, where going outside the barracks to make a call is nice and warm.

[Michele]

Thank u Anti M. I will let my son know when hes able to contact me.

[Anti M]

If he finds a solution, please share it as the info may be of use to the next person asking about wifi in Pensacola.