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Thanksgiving Travel: Stay Connected on the Road, in the Air and at Sea Without a Surprise Bill

Thanksgiving Travel: Stay Connected on the Road, in the Air and at Sea Without a Surprise Bill

Thanksgiving falls on November 26 this year, and the travel decisions get made now: which flight, whose car, how many nights. Figgers Communication, Inc. cannot shorten the drive, but it can take the phone bill off the list of things to worry about. Here is what every Figgers plan includes for the road, and a short packing list from people who ship phones for a living.

In the car: the hotspot is free

Every Figgers plan includes a free mobile hotspot. A phone on the dashboard becomes the car's Wi-Fi, which keeps a laptop working from the passenger seat and a tablet streaming in the back. There is no hotspot add on to buy and no second device to charge. Families with an F-Tab get a second option: LTE is built into the tablet, so it stays online on its own line and makes calls and texts without the phone.

In the air and at sea: Wi-Fi calling on your own number

Wi-Fi calling is free on every Figgers plan and works on a plane or a cruise ship. Connect the phone to the onboard Wi-Fi and calls and texts go through on your regular number, so a flight delay or a change of plans reaches the family with a normal call, not a message through an app they have to install. The same feature works at a relative's house where the cellular signal is weak but the Wi-Fi is strong.

Across the border: Mexico and Canada are included

Thanksgiving in Toronto, a cousin in Vancouver, grandparents in Guadalajara: free calling to Mexico and Canada is part of every Figgers plan, along with global texting. For families who talk abroad every week, Global Unlimited at $85 a month adds unlimited data and low rates to more than 160 countries.

Coverage that follows the trip

Figgers service switches automatically between 5G and 4G LTE, whichever is strongest, so a line that works in Fort Lauderdale works in Atlanta, Nashville and Chicago. Data slows rather than stopping when a line uses a lot, and there are no overage charges, which means a four day trip with three streaming teenagers produces the same bill as a quiet week at home.

The packing list

  1. Charge everything the night before and pack the charger in the carry on, not the checked bag. The Figgers Fast Car Charger and Universal Charger are at figgers.com/shop with free shipping.

  2. Download maps, playlists and shows before leaving, so the drive does not depend on a signal in the mountains.

  3. Set up the emergency contacts on a Figgers DragonX before the trip. One action sends photos, audio and a text to up to four people.

  4. Add Figgers Device Protection for $8.99 a month. A phone dropped in an airport is the most common travel accident, and the plan covers any device, new or used, with unlimited claims.

  5. Save the Figgers support number, 1-800-223-5435. It
    answers 24/7 by phone, text, chat and email, Thanksgiving Day included.

A new phone before the trip

The DragonX is free right now with the Figgers Economical plan at $60 a month or the Global Unlimited plan at $85 a month, with no annual contract. Figgers ships a SIM within 24 hours and devices ship free, so an order this week arrives well before the drive. Offers are at figgers.com/deals.

Frequently asked questions

Does Wi-Fi calling cost extra on a flight or a cruise?

No. It is free on every Figgers plan. Access to the onboard Wi-Fi itself is sold by the airline or the cruise line.

Will I get an overage charge if the kids stream the whole drive?

No. Figgers plans have no overage charges. Speeds may slow after heavy use until the next cycle.

Can I use my phone as a hotspot for a laptop?

Yes. A free mobile hotspot is included on every Figgers plan.

Compare plans at figgers.com/plans before the holiday rush, or call 1-800-223-5435

About Figgers Communication, Inc.

Figgers Communication, Inc. is an American telecommunications company and device manufacturer headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded by inventor and entrepreneur Freddie Figgers, the company designs and builds its own smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, modems and accessories and operates nationwide 4G LTE and 5G wireless service with no annual contracts. Since its incorporation in 2008, Figgers has built more than 8 million devices and served more than 700,000 subscribers across North America and abroad. Every Figgers plan is backed by 24/7 customer support by phone, text, chat and email. Learn more at www.figgers.com.

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