Internet access from room

[RAM]

I had read somewhere that there is internet access available from your cabin. Is this correct, and if so, what is the cost? I can find the cost in the Internet Cafe (choke!), and wonder if I am better to just forget it.

 

[JimmyJackJunior]

They told me no.

 

[videogal1]

I had read somewhere that there is internet access available from your cabin. Is this correct, and if so, what is the cost? I can find the cost in the Internet Cafe (choke!), and wonder if I am better to just forget it.

No internet access from cabin unless you dial up at ship-to-shore rates...$6.00+/minute.....Now does interned cafe sound bad?

 

[RAM]

I guess a little bit of work is out of the question! Oh well, a good excuse to leave work behind for the week.

 

[inkkognito]

Actually, I think the in room phone connections are analog, so even dial up probably wouldn't work. The internet cafe is also an option if you're desperate, but I say leave work behind and enjoy the vacation!
Barb

 

[smchan]

Actually, I think the in room phone connections are analog, so even dial up probably wouldn't work.

Barb, did you mean to say the in room connections are digital?

A modem's function is to transmit a digital signal over an analog line, but if that line is a digital line into a PBX, then the typical laptop modem won't work and may, in fact, be damaged.

I don't recall whether the in room phones had a data port for modems. (Anyone?)

That said, you could always go with a handset coupler - but that's really going back to the dark ages - and the speeds would be very, very slow. We're talking cutting edge, 1982 technology here!

Sam

 

[inkkognito]

Hmmm, could be digital...I just know that there is a sign that says if you plug a computer into them, it could get damaged. I took a guess, but I get the whole analog/digital thing confused!
Barb

 

[smchan]

Hmmm, could be digital...I just know that there is a sign that says if you plug a computer into them, it could get damaged. I took a guess, but I get the whole analog/digital thing confused!
Barb

Yup, ok... that means the phone is probably on a PBX (private branch exchange) which typically has higher voltage than a regular, analog line. It can fry a modem, although adapters are available to make the modem compatible with the PBX line.

As for me, the $300 per minute charge (give or take) is enough to keep me away.

Sam

 

[sophie1]

I thought there was an unlimited access fee of around $39 for the internet?

 

[CarolAnnC]

We have used the internet cafe for both work and pleasure. It is a great way to keep in touch with folks back home.

 

[jazstar87]

I thought there was an unlimited access fee of around $39 for the internet?

I think that is for the four and three night. It's like about 89 for the 7 night.

 

[RAM]

$40 is quite livable. I assume that must be via the internet cafe?

 

[LiserAnn]

I've never cruise DCL but I'm curious about the Internet Cafe. Can you hook up your laptop there also or can you only use their computers? Thanks!

 

[giljr]

The phones in the stateroom do have a data jack, but I kind of doubt very many people have used them.

 

[DrCavin]

I've never cruise DCL but I'm curious about the Internet Cafe. Can you hook up your laptop there also or can you only use their computers? Thanks!

You can only use their computers....

 

[JungleCruiser]

I agree completely... unless you NEED to send an e-mail or check on a message from home (about a FAMILY matter) - leave your office behind and escape!

 

[RAM]

I received a confirmation from the TA that access is only via the Internet Cafe or the adult cafe (which has some computers), and the price is $0.75 per minute or you can purchase a package for $39.99 to cover your entire trip (at least on the 4-day).

While I want to leave work behind entirely, I must be accessible in some way. I have come up with a solution to this via e-mail where I will not have to weed through a bunch of e-mails to find out if there are any problems, and end up tempted to answer just a couple. Hey, I have to ween myself into this vacation stuff.

 

[markºoº]

My wife owns (and runs) a small business. She really does need to check in daily to make sure there are no problems as only she can make certain decisions. Since cell phones are mostly out, email worked great. The 75 cents a minute adds up fast so we did get the unlimited use on both our cruises. It really paid off on our "extended" mystery cruise last August when the cruise got extended due to a hurricane and we needed to make travel adjustments.

 

[Aisling]

I agree completely... unless you NEED to send an e-mail or check on a message from home (about a FAMILY matter) - leave your office behind and escape!

I agreed with this, and the poster's idea that Walt would be against in-room internet connections. But when I sent this thread to my 19 yo DS, this was his response:


"i disagree... i could argue that he was all for building bridges between people all around world; he would have loved the concept of each guest having the ability (if they so choose) to be connected to the world right from their resort room. epcot is a prime example of this notion. one axis of epcot is devoted to all the cultures of the world (the global networking aspect) and the other axis is devoted to innovations new inventions (the modern technology aspect). walt would have loved the internet, and would have approved in-room internet service."

Wow, does he know his Uncle Walt well!

 

[MarkRG]

If you must be accessible at sea they can call you. It's not cheap, but is 100% reliable.


1-888-322-8732, whoever is placing the call needs a credit card and it's $6.95 a minute.


Or you can do email in the Internet cafe which Ram already had the right info rfor a 4-day posted. Whatever works better for you.