Am I the only one in this day and age that feels that WIFI should be free to everyone

[Junctioneliot]

They could just raise the fare a tiny bit and apply it towards WIFi and everyone would be happy.

[CRUISEBOY305]

They could just raise the fare a tiny bit and apply it towards WIFi and everyone would be happy.

 

yeah, but then everyone would be on it making it slower than it already is.

[CRUISEFAN0001]

Disagree.

 

The technology it takes to delivery high speed Internet to ships (which will begin to appear on the Oasis class and Quantum class ships soon) is expensive to deploy.

 

I'd agree the current slow version should be much cheaper...but the new stuff at or below the current rates.

[AustinCruise]

I prefer the way it is. It's just enough that I avoid it. Makes the vacation better :)

 

Seriously though, they would have to raise the price a significant amount if all pax had the expectation of free internet. The utilization would be much higher.

[EmpressofPurple]

Pure profit to the cruise line. Unlikely they'd give up that revenue stream that costs then nothing to provide.

 

But yes, I agree with you.

 

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[KKMurphy2]

I am glad it is not free. I get tired of seeing people with their faces in their phones. I can imagine the whole ship walking and texting and bumping into me. So nice to tell people back home that I am totally unavailable.

[Finbar127]

I prefer the way it is. It's just enough that I avoid it. Makes the vacation better :)

 

This! IMHO one of the best parts of a cruise is being disconnected for a week.

[LMaxwell]

Pure profit to the cruise line. Unlikely they'd give up that revenue stream that costs then nothing to provide.

 

But yes, I agree with you.

 

 

That is very naive. Do you really think all the IT equipment, cabling, space, HVAC for onboard IT, etc. is free? Not to mention the charges for actual transmission of data to satellites while at sea, provided through a third party? There is no doubt that cruise lines make a profit but it is completely wrong to state it costs them nothing to provide.

[ahecht]

Pure profit to the cruise line. Unlikely they'd give up that revenue stream that costs then nothing to provide.

 

But yes, I agree with you.

 

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It's not even close to pure profit. Traditional satellite internet service is EXPENSIVE, and even when they get o3b up and running on the Oasis and Quantum ships it will still cost Royal Caribbean a huge amount, as each o3b satellite can only talk to 10 ground stations at a time so each ship will be using 10% of a $25 million satellite .

Edited September 23, 2014 by ahecht

[tanzer22pilot]

I am glad it is not free. I get tired of seeing people with their faces in their phones. I can imagine the whole ship walking and texting and bumping into me. So nice to tell people back home that I am totally unavailable.

 

Got to agree with you. Too many texting zombies as it is.

[celebrity]

I am glad it is not free. I get tired of seeing people with their faces in their phones. I can imagine the whole ship walking and texting and bumping into me. So nice to tell people back home that I am totally unavailable.

 

Same here. I love being disconnected. I don't want to subsidize others need to be online.

[TEXASMUNK]

When did "I want" equate to "give it to me free"?

 

Let's see, devleop the technology, build it, stick it on the top of a rocket, then make an effort to sell you service. And those that buy it, they should eat the costs so you can have it free?

 

Nothing is free. Nothing.

Edited September 23, 2014 by TEXASMUNK

[Fat Paul]

NOTHING is free. Companies are in business to make money.

[aurelius180]

Raising all the fares "a tiny bit" does not make it free. :rolleyes:

 

Then I would be paying more for a service I don't want to subsidize your use.

[shirleygallegos60]

We are taking our phones for off ship use only, rest of time they will be in the safe. Anyone calling us knows the rule, DON'T CALL. LOL

[Justmekaren918]

I would just like to be able to get the dinner menu and activities list into my phone! I wish that they could do this while we are in home port! The MDR menus are the same as April!

 

I don't have an issue paying a price for internet! I remained fully disconnected for the full 5 day's.

[Fat Paul]

OK, let's see if we can understand this. People who book and pay for suites will get upgraded service, people who cruise often will receive perks, people who pay for unlimited drinks will receive same, if you want specialty dinning....guess what.... PAY for it. If you want unlimited internet you should expect to pay for it. No one owes you anything.

[time4u2go]

Am I the only one in this day and age that feels that WIFI should be free to everyone

 

Yes, it appears, for the most part.

Edited September 23, 2014 by time4u2go

[time4u2go]

Pure profit to the cruise line. Unlikely they'd give up that revenue stream that costs then nothing to provide.

 

But yes, I agree with you.

 

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What???:confused::confused::confused:

[dadroy]

Not sure I disagree with you, but I would also like to see the fares raised so I can drink as much alcohol as I want. They could just charge you a little more and my 20 drinks a day would be paid for. Seriously, it is just a revenue stream for them. It does not cost them $5 for a beer, so raising YOUR cruise price by an extra $100 per week would make my cruise cheaper!!!:D

 

Same idea as yours, but slanted to my vice, beer, vs your vice of wifi.

[GUT2407]

Pure profit to the cruise line. Unlikely they'd give up that revenue stream that costs then nothing to provide.

 

But yes, I agree with you.

 

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How do you reach the conclusion that it costs them nothing to provide?

[Jiffymom]

Or a flat reasonable fee. I won't stay at a hotel that doesn't have wifi.

[Langley Cruisers]

Got to agree with you. Too many texting zombies as it is.

 

Oh my gosh, the other day I saw a kid riding his bike and texting. Very scary!

[dancinman66]

Pure profit to the cruise line. Unlikely they'd give up that revenue stream that costs then nothing to provide.

 

But yes, I agree with you.

 

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I don't think it is pure revenue

As said before if it was included the infrastructure would need to be a lot bigger to cater for the huge demand

Supply demand pricing and what equipment is feasible

I think what they are doing is great

 

 

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[iheartbda]

I can see it now, people would be putting books, towels, flip flops, etc. on the chairs in the Internet Cafe at 6AM. Maybe even the night before so it doesn't interfere with them saving pool lounges.