Carnival Corporation is expanding its [email protected] network to offer the broadest high-bandwidth Wi-Fi coverage across dozens of ships around the world
The enhanced Wi-Fi network with more than 31 advanced satellite systems is expected to reach 40 percent of fleet by end of 2015.
Carnival Corporation’s brands currently using the new features include AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line and Holland America Line. There are plans to expand the new system on the majority of its fleet across its 10 global brands through 2016.
The system integrates a combination of advanced satellite systems, onboard software, networking equipment, land-based antennas and Wi-Fi from port connections.
With the continued rollout of the enhanced connectivity system across the fleet, guests will be able to access websites, social networks and apps at speeds up to 10 times faster than those previously available on the company’s ships.
New pricing models for Wi-Fi packages are based on the types of services guests will be using throughout their trip versus the previous system of chargin
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