LadyBerard Posted August 3, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 3, 2023 I am technically challenged. Why upgrade wifi? What will I be able to do if I upgrade that I cannot do with the regular wifi that I get with my free perks? I have never upgraded it previously; however, today, I can upgrade for $4.99 per day. Educate me please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Bob Posted August 3, 2023 #2 Share Posted August 3, 2023 18 minutes ago, LadyBerard said: I am technically challenged. Why upgrade wifi? What will I be able to do if I upgrade that I cannot do with the regular wifi that I get with my free perks? I have never upgraded it previously; however, today, I can upgrade for $4.99 per day. Educate me please. It's all about how much data and how quick you're going to need it. Things like Downloading or up loading big files (like video) will challenge the vasic trarrif. If you're working on conference calls or streaming video like Netflix then you should upgrade. If you surfing and doing the odd email or message then the basic is sufficient for your needs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted August 3, 2023 #3 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Speed with basic was about 1 Mbps on the upgrade about 5 Mbps basic is ok to surf the net, as long as your sticking to print articles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBerard Posted August 3, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Thank you. After reading the responses, I don't think I need to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted August 3, 2023 #5 Share Posted August 3, 2023 I could not text with basic. I could see my emails but if they had links they would not open. I could see Facebook posts but could not open the comments. I could use Facebook messenger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare keesar Posted August 3, 2023 #6 Share Posted August 3, 2023 2 hours ago, LadyBerard said: I am technically challenged. Why upgrade wifi? What will I be able to do if I upgrade that I cannot do with the regular wifi that I get with my free perks? I have never upgraded it previously; however, today, I can upgrade for $4.99 per day. Educate me please. We had one Basic Plan and one Premium Plan. With the Basic, we could send emails during the entire cruise. However, if there was a photo attached, it was generally not successful. With the Premium, the photos went through. FaceTime was iffy even on the Premium Plan. It depended where you were located in the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ymncruise Posted August 3, 2023 #7 Share Posted August 3, 2023 I upgrade so I can make and receive wifi calls and be able to use my apps as I usually do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted August 3, 2023 #8 Share Posted August 3, 2023 14 minutes ago, keesar said: We had one Basic Plan and one Premium Plan. With the Basic, we could send emails during the entire cruise. However, if there was a photo attached, it was generally not successful. With the Premium, the photos went through. FaceTime was iffy even on the Premium Plan. It depended where you were located in the Caribbean. It was the same speed crossing the Atlantic to Barcelona in the spring time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloAlaska Posted August 3, 2023 #9 Share Posted August 3, 2023 No photos on basic. I primarily use WhatsApp when I travel but could only send and receive text with the basic plan.I waited till port to send and receive photos. This means also no Instagram while at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted August 3, 2023 #10 Share Posted August 3, 2023 I got pictures on fb messenger in the middle of the Atlantic, I was surprised 😁 back in April there was a couple of threads about speed on the transatlantic cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcroadman Posted October 21, 2023 #11 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) Do I have to pay for premium Wi-Fi for two devices if I am only on one at a time? Can I switch between devices? Edited October 21, 2023 by mcroadman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted October 21, 2023 #12 Share Posted October 21, 2023 19 minutes ago, mcroadman said: Do I have to pay for premium Wi-Fi for two devices if I am only on one at a time? Can I switch between devices? you can upgrade only wi-fi account and yes you can switch between devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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