drb_2000 Posted May 2, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 2, 2016 OK, May 1st has come an gone. Which ships are confirmed to have VOOM installed and fully operational? Let's start with... Anthem Quantum Oasis Allure Freedom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted May 2, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Ovation Based on one report - Jewel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 2, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Might as well put Harmony on the list too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserinsg Posted May 2, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Ovation..we booked. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drb_2000 Posted May 2, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Updated list............ Anthem Quantum Oasis Allure Freedom Ovation Harmony Jewel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cello56 Posted May 2, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Just remember before you add a ship to the list ..... just because RCI SAYS that you are booking something called Voom does not mean that you are necessarily getting the expected Voom speed. I would not add a ship to this list until someone has actually been on the ship and tested the speed. Seems to me that RCI is calling all internet on their ships Voom, but as of yet, have not installed the Voom hardware and software to bring the speeds up to the level that is on Oasis/Allure etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drb_2000 Posted May 2, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Just remember before you add a ship to the list ..... just because RCI SAYS that you are booking something called Voom does not mean that you are necessarily getting the expected Voom speed. I would not add a ship to this list until someone has actually been on the ship and tested the speed. Seems to me that RCI is calling all internet on their ships Voom, but as of yet, have not installed the Voom hardware and software to bring the speeds up to the level that is on Oasis/Allure etc. I agree. I should have made myself clearer. Only passengers that have been onboard and confirmed high speed Voom service should add the ship's name to the list. Thank you. DrB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted May 2, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Only passengers that have been onboard and confirmed high speed Voom service ...... .....with an actual speed test (1 MBs+ download speed) - not some "it was quick for me" feeling or WiFi calling works so it must be real Voom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted May 2, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 2, 2016 On Ovation's first cruise I did a few speed tests. 0.50 down and 0.25 up. 188 ping. Hardly voom-y. Could be the satellite position as we were too far north. However even with those speeds I was able to Skype my family in Australia and upload regularly to FB and CC. I'm on her again tomorrow and will test the speeds as we move down to Spain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 2, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 2, 2016 On Ovation's first cruise I did a few speed tests. 0.50 down and 0.25 up. 188 ping. Hardly voom-y. Could be the satellite position as we were too far north. However even with those speeds I was able to Skype my family in Australia and upload regularly to FB and CC. I'm on her again tomorrow and will test the speeds as we move down to Spain. When you say you were able to Skype, do you mean video or just audio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted May 2, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I'm on her again tomorrow and will test the speeds as we move down to Spain. That would be very interesting to confirm how much the speed drop off is and where it happens. Once a day test should be enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted May 2, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 2, 2016 When you say you were able to Skype, do you mean video or just audio? Both - it did keep freezing but I managed to show them round the ship That would be very interesting to confirm how much the speed drop off is and where it happens. Once a day test should be enough. LOL- will you contribute to my internet costs!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted May 2, 2016 #13 Share Posted May 2, 2016 LOL- will you contribute to my internet costs!:cool: Sure - put it on my tab.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 2, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Both - it did keep freezing but I managed to show them round the ship.. That's pretty good with a 250K upload, I'm surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjcruiser Posted May 3, 2016 #15 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I'll have Vroom on the Oasis as apart of a promotion they were running when I booked (along wit obc). I'll be great to log into the houses security system to view the camera, and also check/view the dog at the "pet resort." Social media, emails and the news can wait til I get back!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted May 3, 2016 #16 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) Radiance is in a 2 week refurbishment. Should have it when they start Alaska sailings. If no one posts before 5/27, I will. [emoji846] Edited May 3, 2016 by barbeyg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcopps Posted May 3, 2016 #17 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Not sure if Voom will be available for Alaska itineraries. The o3bnetwork website says standard service is not available above 45deg latitude. It's kinda cool how this technology works. The satellite beam actually tracks the ship. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powersboyee2 Posted May 3, 2016 #18 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) Confirmed from Matt, at a certain blog, whom is aboard Navigator this week, that voom is NOT installed or ready. I repeat, NOT on Navigator. Another bait scheme from Royal :mad: Edited May 3, 2016 by Powersboyee2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexkrn46 Posted May 3, 2016 #19 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Is is me but does anyone else find it annoying that Rccl is advertising this fleet wide and it is not available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powersboyee2 Posted May 3, 2016 #20 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Is is me but does anyone else find it annoying that Rccl is advertising this fleet wide and it is not available. Yeah, pretty sad. Can't say surprising though, considering the way they have been treating us as of late.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 3, 2016 #21 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Is is me but does anyone else find it annoying that Rccl is advertising this fleet wide and it is not available. If I had not been dealing with Royal for years, I might be annoyed. Now I know it's their SOP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotswold Eagle Posted May 3, 2016 #22 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Not sure if Voom will be available for Alaska itineraries. The o3bnetwork website says standard service is not available above 45deg latitude. It's kinda cool how this technology works. The satellite beam actually tracks the ship. Not quite - the 'beam' is 700km wide at the surface of the Earth. I don't know if O3b are planning to put any in that region - depends how much RCI want to pay and if they have other customers, I guess. They do say they can offer some service up to 62deg. I have not seen anywhere that RCI has definitely said Voom equates to O3b service, of course..... There is a comment on the sticky thread about Voom that it is not on Explorer, currently in the Pacific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted May 3, 2016 #23 Share Posted May 3, 2016 They do say they can offer some service up to 62deg. I have not seen anywhere that RCI has definitely said Voom equates to O3b service, of course..... We will likely never know if the ship is on O3B or the older satellite service when north of 45 deg latitude. I assume that when the O3B speed drops enough (somewhere between 45 and 62 deg latitude), the Internet service will switch to the older system. So Baltic, Norther Europe, Alaska, round the Horn cruises will never have full speed Voom. Voom is just a marketing term - for the ships that have the hardware to support it and are in the correct position on earth, that will mean an O3B connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted May 3, 2016 #24 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) Not sure if Voom will be available for Alaska itineraries. The o3bnetwork website says standard service is not available above 45deg latitude. It's kinda cool how this technology works. The satellite beam actually tracks the ship. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app They are selling it, so we will see. You know what that means. They either have it or will sell the clunker as VOOM. lol Hopefully so, just so I can get wifi-calling if my assistant freaks out over something. [emoji846]. Or at least text me. I'm not paying for the international calling. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Edited May 3, 2016 by barbeyg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 3, 2016 #25 Share Posted May 3, 2016 We will likely never know if the ship is on O3B or the older satellite service when north of 45 deg latitude. I assume that when the O3B speed drops enough (somewhere between 45 and 62 deg latitude), the Internet service will switch to the older system. So Baltic, Norther Europe, Alaska, round the Horn cruises will never have full speed Voom. Voom is just a marketing term - for the ships that have the hardware to support it and are in the correct position on earth, that will mean an O3B connection. If we start keeping track, we might be able to know by external IP address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now