Passenger lines have the same connectivity issues as commercial shipping we it comes to the provision of Wi-Fi services to on-board guests. One of the leading cruise providers had a similar challenge after both on-board staff and guests complained about the lack of internet access provided on-board their flagship vessel.

The line highlighted several new areas which they wished to provide additional connectivity to allow for the provision of further guest “internet cafes” and also access for staff to perform their day to day tasks more efficiently.

The cost and associated downtime of running cable on-board these vessels can be well in excess of half a million pounds, deeming the project unviable and something that would only be possible during any planned major refurbishment.

However, FDN were able to visit the vessel during a scheduled stop in Rome and provide the required connectivity inside two hours without any downtime or disruption to guests. Due to the unique flexibility of PLC, this was delivered at minimal cost when compared with any alternatives.

By using a unique technology called Power Line Communication (PLC), Freedom Digital Networks (FDN) have created the perfect way to distribute a vSat feed across any vessel or platform by simply injecting a digital signal into the electrical wiring on-board – we bypass the need for any new cabling.

Most importantly, we bypass the need for any major work to on-board structures requiring watertight/fireproof integrity. Our networks are designed to overcome the typical problems encountered with marine vessels and offshore platforms.

With the cost and speed of vSat feeds greatly improved over recent months, offshore platforms and vessels have access to suitable connectivity and now thanks to FDN they are able to simply distribute this signal to provide services such as Internet Access, VoIP Telephony, IPTV, Video on Demand, Room Management & Control, PA and AV systems, CCTV and many more throughout all areas, all enabled at the same time over one network using our unique technology.

Reduce costs and improve crew welfare while improving safety, security and communication.

NO MESS, NO CABLING, NO DOWNTIME. Just a solution to an age old problem.

Contact us today to discuss ways in which we can help with your fleet.

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