Cam-
You can do full internet access through a satellite phone. I used to set them up for reporters going abroad, and they were able to FTP photos back to us... so full internet access is available via satellite phone.
For coastal cruising, at least in the USA, the cellular option might be workable.
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Originally Posted by camaraderie
If you are going offshore the only option for internet is satellite gyro like KVH which runs about $5k to install and at LEAST $1k per month in access fees.
You can do TEXT only e-mail through a sat phone or SSB
ALL harbors have wireless access or internet cafes. |
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