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Why is Wi-Fi so expensive on cruise ships?

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FAQ: What are the cheapest ways to get online while you're relaxing on board a cruise ship? Donald Strachan, travel technology expert, replies. On-board cruise Wi-Fi often uses satellite technology, and can therefore be expensive. read more

On-board cruise Wi-Fi often uses satellite technology, and can therefore be expensive. Most cruise lines also admit that signals can occasionally be weak and browsing speeds slow. Skype and video-streaming are unlikely to work reliably. For fast, free Wi-Fi, the best advice is to follow the crew when they disembark at ports of call. read more

My understanding is that for years one Satellite Company, MTN had a monopoly on providing the cruise lines with satellite service to be used for onboard wi-fi. This caused bandwidth and pricing issues. Most cruise ships did not have very many routers or connectivity points. read more

On-board cruise Wi-Fi often uses satellite technology, and can therefore be expensive. Most cruise lines also admit that signals can occasionally be weak and browsing speeds slow. Skype and video-streaming are unlikely to work reliably. read more

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