Royal Caribbean will equip its liners with Internet from Elon Musk
On August 30, Royal Caribbean announced that it plans to launch Elon Musk's Starlink internet service on its cruise fleet. Insider.
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The company will be the first in the cruise industry to install the service on its ships. The company said the satellite internet will be rolled out immediately, with installation on cruise ships expected to be completed by April 2023.
The company said it conducted a test on one of its ships, the Freedom of the Seas, and determined that Starlink was performing well enough to implement internet service across its entire fleet. The company previously allowed customers to purchase VOOM internet aboard their ships for around $19,99 a day. The cruise industry has very poor Wi-Fi capabilities for guests.
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“This technology will provide revolutionary internet connectivity on board our ships, enhancing the cruise experience for both guests and crew,” said Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, in a press release. “This will enable more high-bandwidth activities such as video streaming, as well as activities such as video calling.”
In June, the cruise line called on the FCC to approve SpaceX's request for permission to use Starlink aboard moving vehicles, including ships and motorhomes. Less than a month later, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved satellite internet service for moving vehicles.
SpaceX is also in talks with several airlines to provide in-flight Wi-Fi, including Delta Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and private jets. Earlier this year, Musk said he tested Starlink on his private jet.
Musk announced last week that SpaceX is also teaming up with T-Mobile to offer its users access to Starlink satellites as early as next year.
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Starlink currently has a user base of over 400 subscribers worldwide. The company has a network of more than 000 satellites in lower orbit. The service is designed to provide high-speed Internet up to 2500 Mbps to customers in rural areas and at higher latitudes.
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