Kathleen6348 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 I am trying to decide if I need the VOOM package. I won’t be live streaming or video chatting. I would only be checking email and messaging. Maybe sharing pictures via text or Snapchat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 If you want to use Snapchat you would have to purchase the VOOM internet. Kathleen6348 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 If you want to do anything internet-related other than using the RC app or booking a cruise, you'll need to get Voom. Kathleen6348 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastfaller Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 I just got voom for 4 devices and I have to say the price for the package is just ridiculous. I know I don't "need" to buy it, but with my kids on board it is a must to be able to communicate with them. But nearly $600 for 8 days is absurd. It just feels like another money grab by RC. I won't pretend to know what RC's costs for starlink are, but surely it's way above what they charge. Kathleen6348 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 10 minutes ago, Fastfaller said: but with my kids on board it is a must to be able to communicate with them You can use the app chat function for free TessFromFlorida and Ryan79 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastfaller Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 1 minute ago, KristiZ said: You can use the app chat function for free Yes and no. For one I have heard it is crap... Delayed and missed messages etc. Second, I have a 12 yr old and they cannot sign up for an account on the app. They have to be over 13. Which is fine for my other 2 kids but not my youngest. PeloAl and KristiZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 31 minutes ago, Fastfaller said: I just got voom for 4 devices and I have to say the price for the package is just ridiculous. I know I don't "need" to buy it, but with my kids on board it is a must to be able to communicate with them. But nearly $600 for 8 days is absurd. It just feels like another money grab by RC. I won't pretend to know what RC's costs for starlink are, but surely it's way above what they charge. Is that the 1 person, 4 devices plan or the 4 person, 1 device each plan? The single user, multiple device plan tends to be a lot cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastfaller Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 1 person 4 devices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 2 minutes ago, Fastfaller said: 1 person 4 devices That's an awful price then. Right now for my next 8 nighter in June, the 1/4 plan is $455, and that's at a crappy sale price, too. WAAAYTOOO and TessFromFlorida 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastfaller Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 1 hour ago, smokeybandit said: That's an awful price then. Right now for my next 8 nighter in June, the 1/4 plan is $455, and that's at a crappy sale price, too. I just looked at mine and it was $544 and change, so roughly $17/device/day. I personally think there should be a room rate unlimited device price scheme. Sure this would mean suites would get a better deal since they can have more ppl, but the suite ppl are also paying a premium already. $30/room per day would be a lot more reasonable IMO. But then again making as much money as possible is not my goal here. I am guessing this will only happen when the free market allows me to purchase starlink directly on a daily or weekly basis so I can compete with the cruise lines. If there were individual options out there we wouldn't be able to be robbed like this. I just don't know how starlink works. I assume devices cannot connect directly to it. You need a receiver then modem/router to create a LAN which you can connect to. Someday though the option might exist for direct connection globally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 8 hours ago, Fastfaller said: Yes and no. For one I have heard it is crap... Delayed and missed messages etc. Second, I have a 12 yr old and they cannot sign up for an account on the app. They have to be over 13. Which is fine for my other 2 kids but not my youngest. The app while at home is not the same as the app while on the ship. As I understand it, once on the ship, anyone can use the app simply by entering their name and room number with no age restriction. There's probably some youtube videos to view how it behaves differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 16 minutes ago, Atlantix2000 said: The app while at home is not the same as the app while on the ship. As I understand it, once on the ship, anyone can use the app simply by entering their name and room number with no age restriction. There's probably some youtube videos to view how it behaves differently. I don't believe this is true. You still have to log into the app to get to the chat feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 1 hour ago, smokeybandit said: I don't believe this is true. You still have to log into the app to get to the chat feature. Hmm, I may be confusing the Disney Cruise Line app with Royal's. I've been researching Disney for a future cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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