MSEm Posted January 24, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Reading fine print "Free Internet" is for 1 login. Does this mean only 1 device per stateroom receives the "free" internet connection and you must pay extra for other devices? We usually cruise with Viking has are limited to 2 devices in use at a time. WE both have cell phones and carry a small laptop computer. Usually have the computer and 1 of the cell phones logged into Viking internet service with no problems. We use the cell phone to send an receive a few messages from family not to play games or download movies or TV shows. Use computer to backup our photos and check emails daily. Thanks for info on Oceania internet service and cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted January 24, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 24, 2023 1 minute ago, MSEm said: Reading fine print "Free Internet" is for 1 login. Does this mean only 1 device per stateroom receives the "free" internet connection and you must pay extra for other devices? We usually cruise with Viking has are limited to 2 devices in use at a time. WE both have cell phones and carry a small laptop computer. Usually have the computer and 1 of the cell phones logged into Viking internet service with no problems. We use the cell phone to send an receive a few messages from family not to play games or download movies or TV shows. Use computer to backup our photos and check emails daily. Thanks for info on Oceania internet service and cost. Except for the top cabin levels (which get two), the free internet is one login at a time (you can bump each other off as needed. FYI: the paid version isn’t any faster. Rather, it only removes the streaming block. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted January 24, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 24, 2023 The internet speed provided on the Insignia varies greatly with how many are using it. During sea days, it is very difficult to send photos, unless you do it during “wee hours”… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted January 24, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 24, 2023 2 hours ago, MSEm said: Reading fine print "Free Internet" is for 1 login. Does this mean only 1 device per stateroom receives the "free" internet connection and you must pay extra for other devices? We usually cruise with Viking has are limited to 2 devices in use at a time. WE both have cell phones and carry a small laptop computer. Usually have the computer and 1 of the cell phones logged into Viking internet service with no problems. We use the cell phone to send an receive a few messages from family not to play games or download movies or TV shows. Use computer to backup our photos and check emails daily. Thanks for info on Oceania internet service and cost. One account per cabin you can use as many devices as you want but only one can be logged in at a time Is Viking internet free or pay for use? Viking sounds like a better fit for your needs JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted January 24, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 24, 2023 6 hours ago, MSEm said: Does this mean only 1 device per stateroom receives the "free" internet connection and you must pay extra for other devices? I think this is your question in that paragraph. The answer is yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted January 24, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 24, 2023 8 minutes ago, ORV said: I think this is your question in that paragraph. The answer is yes. The answer is one connection at a time, you can use as many devices as you like, just log off one and on to another. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeffjb Posted January 25, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Carnival Corp. announced that internet services of its brands will be upgraded over the coming months. I hope Oceania/NCL will do the same. There are times when a simple email cannot be uploaded or sent. It is one area where I think Oceania falls short. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedToChill Posted January 29, 2023 #8 Share Posted January 29, 2023 On 1/24/2023 at 10:42 AM, Flatbush Flyer said: Except for the top cabin levels (which get two) Which levels is that? I don't remember hearing of this before. --Julian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted January 29, 2023 #9 Share Posted January 29, 2023 1 hour ago, NeedToChill said: Which levels is that? I don't remember hearing of this before. --Julian https://oceaniacruises.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360005405174-Can-I-use-more-than-one-device-for-the-free-internet- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedToChill Posted January 30, 2023 #10 Share Posted January 30, 2023 @LHT28 Thanks. Lowly penthouses don't count I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midwife Posted April 25, 2023 #11 Share Posted April 25, 2023 I can’t find anything about buying extra internet access. Does anyone know the cost of purchasing extra? thanks Peta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted April 25, 2023 #12 Share Posted April 25, 2023 1 hour ago, midwife said: I can’t find anything about buying extra internet access. Does anyone know the cost of purchasing extra? thanks Peta Not sure if the link will work for you https://www.oceaniacruises.com/value 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midwife Posted April 25, 2023 #13 Share Posted April 25, 2023 37 minutes ago, LHT28 said: Not sure if the link will work for you https://www.oceaniacruises.com/value Thanks for the information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FetaCheese Posted April 25, 2023 #14 Share Posted April 25, 2023 On 1/24/2023 at 1:14 PM, LHT28 said: One account per cabin you can use as many devices as you want but only one can be logged in at a time Is Viking internet free or pay for use? Viking sounds like a better fit for your needs JMO Viking has free internet included for all pax. Can have 2 devices logged in at same time. (Not sure about more than 2). Connection speeds can, and did vary, depending..., but overall we were satisfied. Was able to upload photos to my CC live from, Dec. 2022 TA BCN/SJU. There was the occasional very slow, or not working internet, but it improved when tried later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted April 25, 2023 #15 Share Posted April 25, 2023 1 hour ago, FetaCheese said: Viking has free internet included for all pax. Can have 2 devices logged in at same time. (Not sure about more than 2). Connection speeds can, and did vary, depending..., but overall we were satisfied. Was able to upload photos to my CC live from, Dec. 2022 TA BCN/SJU. There was the occasional very slow, or not working internet, but it improved when tried later. Each cruise line has their pluses & minuses people should choose what works best for them JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinShips Posted April 25, 2023 #16 Share Posted April 25, 2023 So it's $25/day for your spouse and you to be able to both have basic wifi at the same time. I'm used to that being included in the price of a suite on other lines...this sounds a little ticky tack, but it is what it is! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted April 25, 2023 #17 Share Posted April 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, CruisinShips said: So it's $25/day for your spouse and you to be able to both have basic wifi at the same time. I'm used to that being included in the price of a suite on other lines...this sounds a little ticky tack, but it is what it is! If you are in a Top suite on Oceania you get 2 accounts Top suite = OS. OC, VS As you have discovered you get more bang for your buck on Main stream lines 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted April 25, 2023 #18 Share Posted April 25, 2023 4 hours ago, FetaCheese said: Viking has free internet included for all pax. Can have 2 devices logged in at same time. (Not sure about more than 2). But then you had to eat Viking’s food. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woofa Posted April 25, 2023 #19 Share Posted April 25, 2023 I have read on these boards that Oceania will be installing Star Link fleet wide over the next year or so. While we obviously don't yet know how this will affect service, I think it sounds like a positive step and I can imagine the chance that it might allow for a change in the one device policy. May be worth checking back as it rolls out if internet is an important factor for you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMHuntFerry Posted April 25, 2023 #20 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Oceania's new tag line, "make your cruise as inclusive as you want it to be and leave the rest of the passengers to their own devices" (showing why I went into the sciences instead of business 😉 an why puns make me sad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sujormik Posted May 2, 2023 #21 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Anyone know if you can use your one login to make a hotspot and then both able to use internet from that hotspot? Is it easier in port than while sailing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted May 3, 2023 #22 Share Posted May 3, 2023 8 hours ago, Sujormik said: Anyone know if you can use your one login to make a hotspot and then both able to use internet from that hotspot? Is it easier in port than while sailing? I’m not an expert, but can you make a “hotspot” from wifi? I had thought that you can only make a hotspot from your cellular data coverage…🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin Terri Posted May 4, 2023 #23 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Just remember nothing is “free”. It is included in the price of your fare. You are just not paying extra once you are on the cruise. Terri 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1985rz1 Posted May 4, 2023 #24 Share Posted May 4, 2023 (edited) On 5/2/2023 at 6:50 PM, bob brown said: I’m not an expert, but can you make a “hotspot” from wifi? I had thought that you can only make a hotspot from your cellular data coverage…🤔 Also interested in a verified answer, since my interpretation of using a phone as a hotspot is the same as yours. Edited May 4, 2023 by 1985rz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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