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Re: wi-fi on charter boat
[Re: MIDiver]
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04/17/2023 04:58 PM
04/17/2023 04:58 PM
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Posts: 945 Georgia & South Carolina
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I would not invest for my boat until they decide what to do about geofencing for Roam. The current marine package option is for ultra mega yachts with pockets deeper than the Atlantic. Most Starlinks on sailboats I have seen appear to be the RV type. Much more affordable but concern is this may be restricted as rules subject to change. However the TMM wifi does work amazingly well with very few slow areas. Streaming videos impressive and rarely buffeting (And I have had enough friends aboard who need reliable internet due to business commitments )
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Re: wi-fi on charter boat
[Re: Zanshin]
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04/18/2023 05:10 AM
04/18/2023 05:10 AM
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@MIDiver - there's so much chatter and not one piece of actual information regarding upcoming changes on all those forums and in the internet; I'm not worrying about it until Starlink officially announces a change. As of now, it is the best option available for most. Certainly is the best option for those like you Zanshin. I am just not ready to put it on my boat in a charter fleet when the WiFi is already pretty darn good (I work from the boat at times and never have issues - knock on wood). Perhaps if I was sailing down island 🙂 Will be interesting to see how things develop.
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Re: wi-fi on charter boat
[Re: Muffinhead]
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04/18/2023 10:41 AM
04/18/2023 10:41 AM
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Posts: 142 Chesapeake Bay, USA
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We have always rented a mobile WiFi hotspot before leaving the US. In our case from Cello Mobile although I am sure there are lots of possibilities. This has worked out cheaper than onboard rentals so far, and satisfies our meagre needs (a few video conferences, text, e-mail, light social media, no streaming, no backing up movies, no online games,...).
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