TPO Services
Staying Connected Around the World and Around the Clock
Long deployments, frequent separations and new duty stations can make keeping in touch with loved ones difficult. NEXCOM offers many services that help our customers connect to others all over the world.
AT&T's Direct Ocean ServiceSM (DOS) provides personal calling from U.S. Navy ships using high quality satellite connectivity. Sailors and Marines can use an AT&T Calling Card or AT&T Global PrePaid Card (GPPC) to place calls via AT&T's DOS. The cost of a call from most ships back to the U.S. using either card is $.45 per minute. The AT&T GPPC can be purchased in any ship's store and is available for $20. The GPPC can also be used to make calls within the U.S. or at overseas ports (ashore) to anywhere in the U.S. or its territories. The rates will vary depending on where the call originates.
The AT&T calling card with the Global Military Saver PlusSM (GMSP) plan offers special benefits regardless of the location where the call is placed. GMSP provides $.45 per minute calling, via AT&T's DOS from most ships back to the U.S. and variable flat rate pricing from overseas ports (ashore) back to the U.S. or its territories. This flat rate means there are no per call service charges, international calling fees or high first minute rate as is normal for overseas telephone calls. A $1 monthly fee is billed to the calling card. You have the option of having bills sent directly to the ship or to your home address. Automatic fund transfer is also available for those who are interested.
AT&T's DOS is an important quality of life program. Just like the rest of the profits from the ship's store, profits from the sale of the AT&T GPPC stay aboard ship to support shipboard quality of life programs.
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Ports Of Call Program
Cellular telephone service is available at many of the ports throughout the world for U.S. Navy ships through the AT&T Port Calls program. This program provides an additional means for personal calling while the ship is operating in a foreign port while continuing to provide the advantage of AT&T calling rates. Calls are made from cellular phones, using your AT&T GPPC, AT&T calling card, or AT&T 1-800-CALLATT collect calling. There is no roaming charge for the use of the cellular phone. AT&T Port Call Representatives are available at the port of call to assist you.
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Phone Service Ashore
Your Navy Exchange also takes care of your phone service needs while you're ashore through a variety of telecommunications services worldwide, including base pay phones.
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Prepaid Phone Cards
All Navy Exchanges worldwide sell prepaid phone cards that allow you to stay in touch no matter where you are. Prepaid phone cards sold in Navy Exchanges and vending machines can be used worldwide and provide competitive flat rates per minute 24 hours per day, carry excellent international rates, have no hidden charges and never expire. Please visit your local Navy Exchange for your best rate prepaid phone card.
AT&T's Military Calling Card with Global Military Saver PlusSM (GMSP) provides an affordable flat rate for long distance calls that are billed monthly to your home. The GMSP calling plan was designed with the military in mind to offer special benefits. To apply for the GMSP plan call 1-877-878-7667. For more information on AT&T Calling Card with GMSP, call 1-800-SALUTE2; press option 1.
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Bachelor Housing Phone and Internet Service
Bachelor Housing in-room phone and Internet service provides the convenience and privacy of the highest quality. Service on most Navy bases is provided by Sprint and your WiFi Internet is included in your room rate when staying in the Visitor's Quarters, making staying in touch easy and free. To sign up for Bachelor Housing in-room phone service or use the high speed or Wi-Fi Internet, contact the base Bachelor Housing representative.
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Wireless Communication
Select Navy Exchanges provide cellular phone services with such vendors as Sprint, T-Mobile, Alltel and Softbank. These vendors provide a wide variety of calling plans to meet your cellular phone service needs. Payment options include post paid and prepaid. Your agreements with your cell phone provider will allow you to terminate your agreement if you transfer due to permanent change of station and will suspend service when your job requires you to be TAD or TDY.
Please visit your local Navy Exchange for the cellular phone service provider in your area. They can help you make the best decisions on your calling plans, handsets and payment options. These providers are located in a kiosk in a central area of your Navy Exchange.
Telecommunications and Internet services for personal use are an important benefit for our Navy family and proceeds support Navy quality of life programs.
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