dpcott Posted July 23, 2012 #1 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We are leaving in about two weeks on Freedom of the seas. We are planning on buying one of the wifi packages and my question is how is the access monitored? Is it some sort of access code issued to us when we buy the minutes or something else? Next, is it possible to use multiple devices or is the internet access tied to one device? I would like to have access via my ipad as well as the wifi connection thru my phone. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotswold Eagle Posted July 23, 2012 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We are leaving in about two weeks on Freedom of the seas. We are planning on buying one of the wifi packages and my question is how is the access monitored? Is it some sort of access code issued to us when we buy the minutes or something else? Next, is it possible to use multiple devices or is the internet access tied to one device? I would like to have access via my ipad as well as the wifi connection thru my phone. Thank you. You usually have to create an account on one of the ship computers, i.e. a user name and password for your WiFi access, and then you are free to use those credentials on as many devices as you like. I say 'usually', because I have never been on Freedom, but that's how it's been on the 5 RCI ships I have been on :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMUNK Posted July 23, 2012 #3 Share Posted July 23, 2012 When you sign in, you use your sea pass, so you should be able to use multiple devices. BUT! You are aware that the wi-fi on the ship is EXTRAORDINARILY SLOW. So you may find the usage very, very frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotswold Eagle Posted July 23, 2012 #4 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I should add that you create an account on (or make use of) the ship computer by swiping your Sea Pass in a terminal attached to the computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare silentbob007 Posted July 23, 2012 #5 Share Posted July 23, 2012 You have to use one of the ship's terminals to create a username and password to access the wifi. You can then use any device to get on the network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcott Posted July 23, 2012 Author #6 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Thank you for your responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieGal3 Posted July 23, 2012 #7 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I'd like to add.....only one device can be logged in at a time. Annemarie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted July 24, 2012 #8 Share Posted July 24, 2012 And, if you only use 5 seconds, you'll be charged for a full minute. They keep very good track of wi-fi usage....it will cost you to use it BIG TIME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACruiserinFL Posted July 24, 2012 #9 Share Posted July 24, 2012 If you have a data package for your ipad can you reach the internet that way while on the ship or do you have to pay for additional stuff on the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted July 24, 2012 #10 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I'd like to add.....only one device can be logged in at a time. Annemarie That must be new. DH and I have been logged on simultaneously from different devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daghis Posted July 24, 2012 #11 Share Posted July 24, 2012 If you have a data package for your ipad can you reach the internet that way while on the ship or do you have to pay for additional stuff on the ship? The ship's cellular data is considered international and is not included in the iPad's base data plan. You can purchase international data for the iPad (on AT&T at least), but it's very expensive. The ship's wi-fi is probably cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted July 24, 2012 #12 Share Posted July 24, 2012 The ship's cellular data is considered international and is not included in the iPad's base data plan. You can purchase international data for the iPad (on AT&T at least), but it's very expensive. The ship's wi-fi is probably cheaper. Yes Daghis. . .The Ships Wi-Fi is much cheaper. ATT and Verizon charge you for =Actual= Data usage, while Cellular at Seas charges for Minutes. You wireless connection can use as much Data as needed as long as you conform to the minute guidelines. . . I usually start with the 500 min/ $150 pkg. Radio ;);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACruiserinFL Posted July 24, 2012 #13 Share Posted July 24, 2012 The ship's cellular data is considered international and is not included in the iPad's base data plan. You can purchase international data for the iPad (on AT&T at least), but it's very expensive. The ship's wi-fi is probably cheaper. Thanks. I saw quite a few people surfing the net on their iPads and was curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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