Internet Connectivity on Liberty

[Molly BPOE]

I am taking an on-line course and have a test to take on one of our sea days. I have been given the option to take the test after I return from the cruise, but would rather not (her make up exams tend to be far more difficult). I need up to 38 minutes of sustained, uninterrupted time on line. What do you think the chances of completeing the test are?

Thanks in advance for any helpful information.

[dlbutler5]

This topic has come many time. Almost always the answer is "Don't take the test on the ship". The reason are that the latency on a satelite connection is terrible. The speed is about equivalent to dialup and if you only use the time you have stated it will cost about $40. This info is for using the ships computers or your own laptop. You don't want to take the test and fail due to conectivity or running out of time.

I know this isn't the answer you were hoping for but I hope it helps make a decision.

[dlbutler5]

This topic has come many time. Almost always the answer is "Don't take the test on the ship". The reason are that the latency on a satelite connection is terrible. The speed is about equivalent to dialup and if you only use the time you have stated it will cost about $40. This info is for using the ships computers or your own laptop. You don't want to take the test and fail due to conectivity or running out of time.

I know this isn't the answer you were hoping for but I hope it helps make a decision.

[Molly BPOE]

Thanks for the reply, I have not used the internet on a ship before and did not know how it worked.