Can you please answer a few questions regarding Osan?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 03:15:16 -0400

I'm headed to Osan Airbase pretty soon, and I just have a few beginner questions, answers would be greatly appreciated!

1. Regarding a cell phone plan, what is the most popular provider/plan dealing with international calling and data usage?

2. I'm a 94F, and was told by my AIT Sergeants that I most likely will not be doing what I was trained to do, due to the lack of equipment needing serviced, is this true?

3. I've heard there are an abundance of places around base with WiFi, do most of the housing have WiFi available, and how fast is it?

I appreciate all responses
-Pv2 Morter

Response by SGT Pyong Song made Jul 28 at 2015 3:21 AM

SGT Pyong Song — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 03:21:52 -0400

Welcome to aboard!
You can grab new cellphone on base and off base. There is a lot of cell phone shop.
Wifi wide, Almost AAFES facility have Wifi capabilities and off base cafe either. Usually internet speed is not bad. Also if you want you can install internet service at your room.
Also according to your MOS, you will assign to 3rd BCD or 35 ADA. Detail duty situation, I have no idea. Lol
Good luck bro!

Response by SPC Roger Liedeke made Jul 28 at 2015 10:54 AM

SPC Roger Liedeke — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 10:54:03 -0400

I was on fort bliss and for a while we didn't do our job because ofbno equipment. I ended up working in S6 because I was bored. It happens.

Response by TSgt Gwen Walcott made Jul 28 at 2015 12:15 PM

TSgt Gwen Walcott — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:15:26 -0400

Can't answer that --- NONE of that stuff existed during the decade that I was there

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2015 12:46 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:46:47 -0400

Osan is actually a very nice base I've had the opportunity to visit for week-month trips on 3 occasions. It has developed significantly over the past decade as well.

1. There are a very large number of cell phone providers in the ROK. If you have an unlocked (can usually get your US provider to unlock since you are getting moved overseas) phone that you want to continue to use, you can just get a SIM card and a plan. This is great in case you travel a little from Korea to other places that use SIM cards as well and can just buy minutes, data, etc for a week or month depending on what you're doing. Below is a good link to helping choose phones but check plan prices as well as coverage information before making your decision.

https://www.justlanded.com/english/South-Korea/South-Korea-Guide/Telephone-Internet/Mobile-phones

2. As others have answered, if they don't have your equipment then yeah you'll be doing something somewhat related but not what you were trained for. Make the best of it and perform well. Doing well while working out of specialty/rate is a good sign that you are adaptable and ready for promotions.

3. WiFi is very abundant in ROK. As far as housing that has it included, that is hit and miss. Are you allowed to live off base though, or are you required to be on base? For this make sure you check with different housing areas about WiFi if it is important.

Below is a general link about Osan for more information:

http://www.osan.af.mil/newcomers/

Mobile phones

How to choose a network and a calling plan: South Korea is one of the most technically advanced countries in mobile and wireless communication in the world. More than 80% of Koreans own at least one

Response by SPC Miguel Santiago made Jul 30 at 2015 3:53 PM

SPC Miguel Santiago — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 15:53:46 -0400

Theres lots of cell phone plans around korea. The internet is good enough. And i was a 94f too. No u wont do your job i was in a commo shop and learned how to be a 25 series.

Response by SGT Chris Hill made Aug 2 at 2015 12:22 PM

SGT Chris Hill — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 12:22:32 -0400

1. I've been to Korea 3 times, it's not guaranteed that you'll go to Osan, that's what most all orders will say. You'll first go to Yongsan in Seoul for in-processing, from there you'll receive pin point orders. Korea has its own cell phone services which allow you plentiful data to talk to home anywhere you go in Korea. I was just there in 2013 and I paid 80 a month for unlimited data which meant I could use Skype and apps to talk to my family as I traveled.

2. That depends on the need of your unit. Many do their MOS, others fill a needed position that's not related to their MOS, such as orderly room, or possibly crosses trained to learn another MOS. there's no way to determine that until you meet your PSG/1SG.

3. There's many places with wifi there, Korea isn't a 3rd world country. The barracks there have wifi available, depending on where you go, some you may have to pay for and places like the bx or CAC's will offer free wifi.

Good luck there. It's as fun as you make it but it's also a very easy place to lose rank, don't get caught up into curfew violations when out drinking. Go there with a purpose of advancing rank and learning all you can and you'll do just fine.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Aug 2 at 2015 8:45 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 20:45:08 -0400

You owe it to yourself to look into these RallyPoint members who are currently there. Enjoy the journey! MM

https://www.rallypoint.com/locations/osan-ab-south-korea

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