Internet Access! Solution?

betachz · 08-04-2008, 18:26

I'm a graphic designer by trade, and I make my living currently working from my home. I never need to see my clients and work completely over the phone and Internet to run my business. I would love it if I could continue to do so while aboard a cruising catamaran as my wife and circumnavigate the the globe and spend much time in the carribean etc...

My Internet needs would be:

200mbps/s download speed
100mbps/s upload speed
FTP capabilities
Email etc...

Reason for upload and download speeds are related to file transfers using FTP to misc website projects.

I would also be looking for some solutions for Phone communications.

I'm guessing these things can be had within a certain distance of the Continential US but what about the carribean and elsewhere around the world.

Would love to have your input and ideas on how I could continue my business but still be a globe trotting cruiser of the sea!

-Beta.

betachz · 08-04-2008, 20:22

Wow... 32 views and no posts... is getting internet access actually that difficult?

- Beta

Chuck Baier · 08-04-2008, 20:26

perhaps it is because the issue has been discussed many, many, many times on the board already and your question is a bit generalized for any precise answers. Are you looking for access in coastal waters or offshore or in foreign ports? any would require different solutions. Do a search on the board then come on back with some specific questions.

betachz · 08-04-2008, 20:41

Roger that... was not aware... didn't notice any threads off hand that dealt with the issue. Sorry to be a bother. I thought I was asking a general question about it beacuse I thought possibly there were several solutions for each part of the journey. Oh well, I'll start searching.

**David M** · 08-04-2008, 20:59

There are lots of great related threads here. Most marinas now in the states have either free wi-fi or wi-fi you can pay for. Some marinas even have cable internet you can connect to. I don't know much about the connection speeds though.

Chuck Baier · 08-04-2008, 21:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by betachz

Roger that... was not aware... didn't notice any threads off hand that dealt with the issue. Sorry to be a bother. I thought I was asking a general question about it beacuse I thought possibly there were several solutions for each part of the journey. Oh well, I'll start searching.

Not at all a bother, just a good starting place is info already available here. Once you get some idea of what might work where, ask some questions and others will be able to give you input as to what works for them.

Evan · 09-04-2008, 00:32

Plan to visit marinas with Wifi every few weeks when you have a paying job - or an internet cafe. Wifi hotspots from anchorages are a possibility but if you are on a deadline, it will be unlikely to be the best solution. Lots of the Carib is controlled by Cable and Wireless, that charge a lot for cell roaming access

philip van praag · 09-04-2008, 00:52

hear is a genral answer
as it looks like you will not be suffering a drop in income and i asume you are self enployed and can ofset your buisness costs against taxes. get your self a sat tracking system,for sat phone and internet.
uk cost starts at around £3000 a small investment for a chance to work full time anywear.

camaraderie · 09-04-2008, 14:08

Quick answer...you can use cell phone broadband in the states in some places coastally...and in some other places around the world. You can find wifi in most harbors around the world. At sea...there is nothing but gyroscopically gimballed satellite systems (sat phones are limited bandwidth suitable for e-mail only.)
such systems cost around $5k to install and charge by the KILOBYTE. Upload and download speeds depend on the price you wish to pay but max is 512K up and 2.0MB down. Unlimited monthly use at THIS speed is $5K PER MONTH. Unlimited 120KB up and down is "only" $1200 a month!! Or...you can pay as you go for just $5 per megabyte!!
Here's the rate sheet:
http://www.kvh.com/pdf/DS_TPV7_AirtimeRates.pdf

Idiens · 17-04-2008, 13:43

Have a look at http://www.Inmarsat.com/BGAN

Nauticatarcher · 17-04-2008, 14:19

GMN-COMPRESSED WIRELESS SATELLITE EMAIL, WEATHER, VESSEL TRACKING have just set up their email on our iridium satphone, very fast and cost effective

camaraderie · 17-04-2008, 21:29

Nauticatarcher...he said he needed:

200mbps/s download speed
100mbps/s upload speed
FTP capabilities
Email etc...
How does your reply address that?

08-04-2008, 18:26	#1
betachz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX Boat: Hobie 20 Racing Cat, 19'6", La Tortuga Posts: 19	Internet Access! Solution? I'm a graphic designer by trade, and I make my living currently working from my home. I never need to see my clients and work completely over the phone and Internet to run my business. I would love it if I could continue to do so while aboard a cruising catamaran as my wife and circumnavigate the the globe and spend much time in the carribean etc... My Internet needs would be: 200mbps/s download speed 100mbps/s upload speed FTP capabilities Email etc... Reason for upload and download speeds are related to file transfers using FTP to misc website projects. I would also be looking for some solutions for Phone communications. I'm guessing these things can be had within a certain distance of the Continential US but what about the carribean and elsewhere around the world. Would love to have your input and ideas on how I could continue my business but still be a globe trotting cruiser of the sea! -Beta.

08-04-2008, 20:22	#2
betachz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX Boat: Hobie 20 Racing Cat, 19'6", La Tortuga Posts: 19	Hmmm. Wow... 32 views and no posts... is getting internet access actually that difficult? - Beta

08-04-2008, 20:26	#3
Chuck Baier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where ever the boat is. Boat: Marine Trader 34 "Beach House" Posts: 1,719 Images: 54	perhaps it is because the issue has been discussed many, many, many times on the board already and your question is a bit generalized for any precise answers. Are you looking for access in coastal waters or offshore or in foreign ports? any would require different solutions. Do a search on the board then come on back with some specific questions. __________________ To boldly go!! Read about our past and current cruises, the boat, some projects and a whole lot more at Voyages of Sea Trek And Now Visit The New Boats Site At The Beach House

08-04-2008, 20:59	#5
David M Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 2,766	There are lots of great related threads here. Most marinas now in the states have either free wi-fi or wi-fi you can pay for. Some marinas even have cable internet you can connect to. I don't know much about the connection speeds though. __________________ David "Marge! Look at all the great stuff I found at the Marina. It was just sitting in some guys boat!" -Homer Simpson

17-04-2008, 21:29	#12
camaraderie Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: East Coast Posts: 589	Nauticatarcher...he said he needed: 200mbps/s download speed 100mbps/s upload speed FTP capabilities Email etc... How does your reply address that?

08-04-2008, 20:41	#4
betachz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX Boat: Hobie 20 Racing Cat, 19'6", La Tortuga Posts: 19	Roger that... was not aware... didn't notice any threads off hand that dealt with the issue. Sorry to be a bother. I thought I was asking a general question about it beacuse I thought possibly there were several solutions for each part of the journey. Oh well, I'll start searching.

09-04-2008, 00:32	#7
Evan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 168	Plan to visit marinas with Wifi every few weeks when you have a paying job - or an internet cafe. Wifi hotspots from anchorages are a possibility but if you are on a deadline, it will be unlikely to be the best solution. Lots of the Carib is controlled by Cable and Wireless, that charge a lot for cell roaming access

09-04-2008, 00:52	#8
philip van praag Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: uk brighton Boat: privilege 37 Posts: 159 Images: 18	hear is a genral answer as it looks like you will not be suffering a drop in income and i asume you are self enployed and can ofset your buisness costs against taxes. get your self a sat tracking system,for sat phone and internet. uk cost starts at around £3000 a small investment for a chance to work full time anywear.

09-04-2008, 14:08	#9
camaraderie Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: East Coast Posts: 589	Quick answer...you can use cell phone broadband in the states in some places coastally...and in some other places around the world. You can find wifi in most harbors around the world. At sea...there is nothing but gyroscopically gimballed satellite systems (sat phones are limited bandwidth suitable for e-mail only.) such systems cost around $5k to install and charge by the KILOBYTE. Upload and download speeds depend on the price you wish to pay but max is 512K up and 2.0MB down. Unlimited monthly use at THIS speed is $5K PER MONTH. Unlimited 120KB up and down is "only" $1200 a month!! Or...you can pay as you go for just $5 per megabyte!! Here's the rate sheet: http://www.kvh.com/pdf/DS_TPV7_AirtimeRates.pdf

17-04-2008, 13:43	#10
Idiens Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 30	Have a look at http://www.Inmarsat.com/BGAN

17-04-2008, 14:19	#11
Nauticatarcher Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: On Boat Boat: Nauticat 44 Posts: 142	GMN-COMPRESSED WIRELESS SATELLITE EMAIL, WEATHER, VESSEL TRACKING have just set up their email on our iridium satphone, very fast and cost effective

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