PC Magazine is reporting that Royal Caribbean Cruise Line is interested in partnering with Musk's Starlink to bring wi-fi to its ships.
Musk has a satellite internet called Starlink that is gaining popularity. Although not as fast as fiber, the internet service is becoming a strong option for travel related businesses.
Hawaiian Airlines is working with Starlink to provide free wi-fi.
The potential partnership was reported to the FCC in a public filing.
The company said that they have identified a next generation solution for their vessels that meets the rigorous technical and operational requirements.
It has always been a problem for cruise lines to provide wi-fi on their ships. It is very slow if not completely unavailable. Starlink's application to operate on moving vehicles has yet to be approved by the FCC.
The government agency is being pushed to approve the plan by RCCL.
The first of its kind in the cruise industry will set the standard for other cruise operators and will mean a leap in terms of guest experience and business operations while at sea according to the company. We are eager to advocate for new entrants to drive innovation. Satellite internet service demand has increased due to the increase in marine vessel operations and the shift to cloud-based software solutions. The supply side of the satellite internet equation has suffered from attrition.
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