FirstTimer from Ohio Posted September 21, 2006 #1 Share Posted September 21, 2006 All: Does anyone know if Vonage softphone or yahoo (AT&T) voice works with the wireless internet on the Navigator? I am looking for a way to call home during sea days. My DW and I have ill parents and want to keep in touch. Thanks, FirstTimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMoney Posted September 21, 2006 #2 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I can't answer your questions directly, but I think you need a good connection speed for those things to work, and I just don't think you will get the speed you need on a cruise ship. JMO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Interweb Posted September 21, 2006 #3 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Even if it did, voice quality would be horrible. The low bandwidth and high latency of the ship's satellite connection really doesn't pair well with VoIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRQfireman Posted September 22, 2006 #4 Share Posted September 22, 2006 along the same line...anybody try Skype?? using the unlimited dial up on voyager class ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Interweb Posted September 22, 2006 #5 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Same thing; it's still VoIP. I've used Skype over a high-speed VSAT (fixed satellite broadband; the company I work for provides them for remote worksites) connection and the quality was spotty at best. The quality of the ship's connection won't be nearly as good as what I was using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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