Internet of Freedom Class

[Gilly's Daughter]

Travelling on FOS next month and just seen they offer a daily internet package (this wasn't an option last time we sailed 2 years ago). Apologies if this has been asked many times but what is the internet quality like on board? My husband is a financial trader and will be very happy if his bloomberg work at all times (me less so!!)

[Clarea]

Internet is slow, better than dialup, but not much. It will work OK for email, but not video streaming.

[island lady]

Kind of like watching paint dry to upload your emails. :eek: No wonder they are doing

unlimited packages now. You will need that extra time. ;)

[Gilly's Daughter]

Thanks:)

[Aduntu]

Basic web browsing/email is doable. Don't expect to rely on it for anything mission critical (lesson learned the hard way). You may notice slightly improved performance in early morning, late evening, port days, etc.

 

On a positive note, the support structures for the new Voom service are being installed on deck 12 as we speak.

[Clemson Cruiser]

Basic web browsing/email is doable. Don't expect to rely on it for anything mission critical (lesson learned the hard way). You may notice slightly improved performance in early morning, late evening, port days, etc.

 

On a positive note, the support structures for the new Voom service are being installed on deck 12 as we speak.

 

Wonderful news. Any idea when the Voom service will go into effect?

[DrD]

Yes very good news. There was another the read where someone who was on FOS a few months ago was told it's to be installed in February. Aduntu's post seems to confirm this.

[Gilly's Daughter]

what is voom??

[Clarea]

what is voom??

Voom is Royal's name for the faster internet provided by the O3b satellites.

[Gilly's Daughter]

Just googled it Thanks and see you on board Bob!

[Coloradodude]

Anyone know if VOOM is up and running yet? We set sail this weekend Feb 28. Hoping it is up and running

[serialcruiser48]

Travelling on FOS next month and just seen they offer a daily internet package (this wasn't an option last time we sailed 2 years ago). Apologies if this has been asked many times but what is the internet quality like on board? My husband is a financial trader and will be very happy if his bloomberg work at all times (me less so!!)

 

Your husband would be really happy sailing ships that have VOOM Internet like the Allure of the Seas. I was on this ship for 3 weeks during the crossing and never lost service. Typical ping rate was 280 ms and bandwidth was 25 meg. Just like being at home. During this cruise I met a day trader in the Diamond lounge who said he will only sail ships with VOOM Internet. I play a game called Wold of tanks Blitz and see my needs almost as serious, though I don't loose thousands if the Internet is slow like he will.

[KimKTN]

What is the price of the internet?

[Clarea]

What is the price of the internet?

$20 per day for one device, $30 per day for two devices.

[Aduntu]

$20 per day for one device, $30 per day for two devices.

 

On the first day of my B2B (Sunday 2/7/16) it was priced at $15/day before C&A discount. I figured I'd wait until Monday, but it was back up to $20/day. I believe that is the standard Voom pricing, but obviously Voom wasn't installed yet.

 

Since my first account was active through the evening of Sunday 2/14, I made the mistake of not logging out of my account that day to check again for the $15 rate.

[Clarea]

On the first day of my B2B (Sunday 2/7/16) it was priced at $15/day before C&A discount. I figured I'd wait until Monday, but it was back up to $20/day. I believe that is the standard Voom pricing, but obviously Voom wasn't installed yet.

 

Since my first account was active through the evening of Sunday 2/14, I made the mistake of not logging out of my account that day to check again for the $15 rate.

RCI = Really Consistently Inconsistent.;)

[Aduntu]

RCI = Really Consistently Inconsistent.;)

 

That about sums it up. :)

[Keith1010]

When it comes to the internet when you are at sea you cannot count on it always being there when you need it.

 

Keith

[robtulipe]

When it comes to the internet when you are at sea you cannot count on it always being there when you need it.

 

Keith

 

Voom internet on Anthem was very consistent and available at all times on our 12 night with 5 sea days January 3rd cruise.

Will be checking this out again staring Monday.