Bill wrote:
> Rick wrote:
>> RCCL has an internet option called Cyber Cabin, which is supposed to be
>> unlimited dial-up access from the cabin. On a 7-day cruise, the cost is
>> $100. According to their website, the only thing you need is a dial-up
>> modem on your laptop
>>
>> Has anyone had any experience with this? In particular, I am wondering
>> about response time. If you have a standard 56K internal modem on your
>> laptop, do you get response time comparable to what you get in the home with
>> dial-up access? How does the access compare to what you get on board with
>> wireless access from the "hot spots"?
>>
>> Also, is the access limited to normal internet http protocols and email, or
>> can you also do things like telnet and ftp?
>
> It's slower than normal dialup or most Wifi hot spots. You
> should be able to use any protocol you want.
>
> Bill
I was on the Mariner. I was told by a pursar that in room
in room was much slower than wireles. I used wireless.
I did not try telenet or ftp but quote tracker would not work.
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