Re: [iPad] Re: Cruise WIFI

 

Two way satellite internet is affordable, even for me.
Pete





On Jan 6, 2014, at 8:35 PM, Devitt <devittad@comcast.net> wrote:

 

I guess data roaming is best left to the masters of the universe to whom money is no object.  At least for US folks.  Does the rest of the world get as screwed as we do for international cellular connectivity?

Maybe satellite connectivity is super expensive for the cruise lines.  Or perhaps it is so slow and spotty that they overcharge to discourage use.  Or perhaps it's greed, pure and simple.

Cathy

Sent from my iPad 

That is about as vague as any pricing plan could be. The description tells you absolutely nothing other that you will have access to the Internet, no matter how slow that connection is. Have you ever used a 10 kbps connection? I would rather get a root canal.
Pete

On Jan 6, 2014, at 3:51 PM, "Tonya" <cuppa.chat@gmail.com> wrote:

> 
> I'm going on a cruise in July, here's what is offered:
> Wireless Internet Access and Wi-If are available fleetwide. You may access the Internet using your own personal laptop computer. You may use your laptops in any of the public rooms or in the comfort of your cabin. Full web browsing is available through the Computer systems (laptops, Internet cafe, and Business center PC's) provided onboard most ships.
> 
> In general, Internet speed will not be as fast as a high speed connection that is available on land. This is due to the data being transmitted through the satellite connection.
> 
> To use our wireless Internet service, you will need:
> 
> A laptop with wireless networking installed and working, able to communicate using the 802.11b wireless standard (note that most 802.11 "a" and "g" cards will support the "b" service). Also, for those using an iPad, smartphone, or other e-readers with Internet connectivity, you can connect on our Wi-If Network. The pricing structure for this is the same as the standard Wi-If pricing.
> 
> Internet time plans may be used interchangeably between public Internet Cafe computers or personal laptop computers using Wireless Internet. 
> 
> Smart Phones
> Passengers that have smart phones with Internet access will still have to purchase Internet packages. It will depend on passenger's cell phone carrier if they are going to get service and they should consult their carrier for long distance and international charges.
> 
> 
> 
> 120 minutes
> Item #6038 â€" $72.95
> (Includes $69.00 for Internet time plan + $3.95. One time activation fee)
> (Includes 20 bonus minutes for
> prepurchasing an Internet time package.)
> 
> 240 minutes
> Item #6039 â€" $102.95
> (Includes $99.00 for Internet time plan + $3.95. One time activation fee)
> (Includes 40 bonus minutes for
> prepurchasing an Internet time package.)
> 
> 460 minutes
> Item #6302 â€" $162.95
> (Includes $159.00 for Internet time plan + $3.95. One time activation fee)
> (Includes 60 bonus minutes for
> prepurchasing an Internet time package.)
> 
> 680 minutes
> Item #6301 â€" $202.95
> (Includes $199.00 for Internet time plan + $3.95. One time activation fee)
> (Includes 80 bonus minutes for
> prepurchasing an Internet time package.)
> 
> 1100 minutes (for World Cruise only)
> Item #6300 â€" $252.95
> (Includes $249.00 for Internet time plan + $3.95. One time activation fee)
> (Includes 100 bonus minutes for
> prepurchasing an Internet time package.)
> 
> All prices include account activation fee.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -------Original Message-------
> 
> From: Pete
> Date: 1/5/2014 7:01:22 AM
> To: iPad@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [iPad] Re: Cruise WIFI
> 
> Just for comparison, I pay $10/GB on my cellular data plan, the cruise line is charging the equivalent of $682/GB. I don't know if that price includes the Vaseline.
> Pete
> 
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> 
> On Jan 5, 2014, at 9:50 AM, Devitt <devittad@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> First, thanks to everyone who replied. I think we'll go cold turkey except for free WIFI in ports -- if we can find it.
> 
> As far as having WIFI thrown in for free, that is only available on super-luxury lines like Seabourne and Viking. Thousands of dollars more, sad to say. 
> 
> Cathy
> 
> Sent from my iPad 
> 
> > Geesh! At those prices I would just do without. The 75 MB's would last
> > > me about 2 days with minor surfing and I would be in trouble if someone
> > > included pictures in those emails. My advice would be to go cold turkey
> > > for a week.
> > > Pete
> > >
> > 
> > All that money for a cruise and they can't throw in wi-fi for free? My 
> > advice would be to find another cruise!
> > 
> > -- 
> > David H. Bailey
> 

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