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Speedcast International to further increase bandwidth across 37 Royal Caribbean ships

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Speedcast’s experience with Royal Caribbean dates back to 2006
Speedcast International provider of fully managed, remote communication and IT solutions, announced it has extended its relationship with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL), which will further increase the bandwidth delivered across 37 ships.

‘Speedcast has been an integral part of our long-standing efforts to implement  the latest connectivity solutions that allow us to provide enhanced communications for everyone, from our guests onboard to our employees onshore,’ said Guillermo Muniz, director, network and satellite engineering, Royal Caribbean.

Speedcast’s experience with Royal Caribbean dates back to 2006, when the company installed RCCL’s first Ku-Band VSAT antenna on board a vessel to satisfy peak seasonal communication demand in the Brazil region.

The Speedcast network now delivers fully managed communications solutions and value-added services to 37 Royal Caribbean brand ships for shipboard administration, and guest and crew usage.

Multiple antennas on each ship with seamless automatic failover between Ku-Band and C-Band ensures high availability and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

PJ Beylier, ceo, Speedcast said, ‘Over the past 11 years, we have seen tremendous growth in Royal Caribbean’s business, and we look forward to helping them continue to develop their brands as they introduce new ships and look for innovative ways to enhance guest and crew experiences.’