Bonanner Posted April 10, 2019 #1 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Hello - was wondering about the strength/quality of the internet on Independance of Seas? We were hoping to be able to watch game of thrones via HBO go on the Sunday we are there and curious if it is even possible. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 11, 2019 #2 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Yes. Indy has O3b internet which is the better and newer satellite platform. I streamed my Slingbox on Indy in January. No satellite internet is perfect and there may be times when the Voom isn't perfect. For example during rain it can slow way down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1025cruise Posted April 11, 2019 #3 Share Posted April 11, 2019 I would imagine that you won't be the only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted April 11, 2019 #4 Share Posted April 11, 2019 We've been able to use our Firestick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor05 Posted April 11, 2019 #5 Share Posted April 11, 2019 5 hours ago, 1025cruise said: I would imagine that you won't be the only one. Definitely not. I've seen this question asked a few times in last week or so for various ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisP Posted April 11, 2019 #6 Share Posted April 11, 2019 We are planning on using Firestick to watch GOT premiere on HOS this coming week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Oakville Posted April 11, 2019 #7 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Can't speak for INDY but Royal has the best internet at sea - especially if you have surf and stream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted April 11, 2019 #8 Share Posted April 11, 2019 20 minutes ago, Queen of Oakville said: Can't speak for INDY but Royal has the best internet at sea - especially if you have surf and stream. Indy has O3B internet. Other lines' ships, like Regal Princess also use O3B - RCI doesn't have a monopoly on the better medium earth orbit sat internet service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Oakville Posted April 11, 2019 #9 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Can't speak for princess, but the internet on Celebrity is AWFUL. Forget streaming, anything that runs on data runs painfully slow. On our last X cruise, we cancelled the internet by day 2 and asked for a refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reginaldvanpelt Posted April 11, 2019 #10 Share Posted April 11, 2019 We board the Freedom of the Seas on the date of the finale. I'm taking my laptop just for that lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonanner Posted April 11, 2019 Author #11 Share Posted April 11, 2019 10 hours ago, Ashland said: We've been able to use our Firestick. You have?? I would love to just bring that. Do the TVs have ports for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted April 11, 2019 #12 Share Posted April 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Bonanner said: Do the TVs have ports for them? Yes, they have HDMI ports -though you may need some help changing the TV to that input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 11, 2019 #13 Share Posted April 11, 2019 5 hours ago, Queen of Oakville said: Can't speak for INDY but Royal has the best internet at sea - especially if you have surf and stream. Royal used to have the best. Now they are more expensive for the same service using the same satellite provider as other lines. Both MSC and Princess have O3b ships. A select few Carnival whale tail ships use it too. Royal is no longer the best internet at sea but they are often the most expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgestang Posted April 11, 2019 #14 Share Posted April 11, 2019 I can't comment on TV viewing other than Youtube videos and they stream just fine. However, ping is too high to reasonably play fortnite 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted April 11, 2019 #15 Share Posted April 11, 2019 12 minutes ago, dodgestang said: However, ping is too high to reasonably play fortnite 😞 There might be a solution in about 2 years - low earth orbit sat internet is coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgestang Posted April 11, 2019 #16 Share Posted April 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Biker19 said: There might be a solution in about 2 years - low earth orbit sat internet is coming. The solution already exists. B E E R Although my 12 yr old might still have a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovesthebeach2 Posted April 11, 2019 #17 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Anything is better than the stuff they have on their tv. Not that I’m in the room that much, but before we go to sleep we usually watch a bit of tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsfan3 Posted April 14, 2019 #18 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Is there really a difference between the 2 types of internet they offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 14, 2019 #19 Share Posted April 14, 2019 On 4/11/2019 at 4:01 PM, twangster said: Royal used to have the best. Now they are more expensive for the same service using the same satellite provider as other lines. Both MSC and Princess have O3b ships. A select few Carnival whale tail ships use it too. Royal is no longer the best internet at sea but they are often the most expensive. Free for me 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 14, 2019 #20 Share Posted April 14, 2019 1 hour ago, John&LaLa said: Free for me 🤣 Indeed... financed by the rest of us Voom subscribers 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted April 14, 2019 #21 Share Posted April 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Patsfan3 said: Is there really a difference between the 2 types of internet they offer? Up to 10x download speed diff between them - which may not translate into a much better experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsfan3 Posted April 17, 2019 #22 Share Posted April 17, 2019 On 4/14/2019 at 7:25 PM, Biker19 said: Up to 10x download speed diff between them - which may not translate into a much better experience. Do you think my son could still watch videos on the slower one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 17, 2019 #23 Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Patsfan3 said: Do you think my son could still watch videos on the slower one? Depends on the video quality. Higher quality video will likely have lots of buffering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsfan3 Posted April 17, 2019 #24 Share Posted April 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: Depends on the video quality. Higher quality video will likely have lots of buffering. ok thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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