Business Wire IndiaVirgin Voyages will deploy a new level of “Pretty Fly for a Wi-Fi” connectivity experience for thousands of “sailors” (passengers) across its fleet; becoming the first cruise line to deploy SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink PRO service.
Combining Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite coverage, the SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink PRO service will provide unparalleled connectivity of up to 1.5Gbps per ship, enabling Virgin Voyages’ crew to enjoy a unique passenger experience .
Seamlessly integrated, high-performance connectivity services with no data consumption limits will power Virgin Voyages’ premium cruise offerings, including technologically sophisticated cabins, beautiful spas and designer suites, as well as award-winning entertainment amenities, all All require superior connectivity. Launching in 2021, Virgin Voyages offers adults-only sailings inspired by boutique hotels to more than 100 ports around the world.
With unlimited Wi-Fi access across multiple devices, passengers can share their cruise experience in real time via social media and video calls while enjoying the incredible connected experience Virgin Voyages offers. In addition to meeting and exceeding guest expectations, the unparalleled connectivity provided by SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink PRO service will maintain cutting-edge operations for crews across the fleet.
“For cruise operators, being able to continuously innovate and deliver new and exceptional guest experiences to passengers is critical to staying ahead of the curve,” said Simon Maher, Senior Vice President Cruise Lines at SES. “State-of-the-art connectivity is at the heart of it all. That’s why we’ve expanded our offering to create a fully integrated end-to-end service that uses multiple orbits from geostationary to low-medium Earth orbit to optimize bandwidth and meet the needs of passengers and crew, regardless of They sail wherever they go. In doing so, we are proud to deliver new levels of enhanced operational efficiency and the ultimate connected guest experience.”
“Our exclusive adults-only cruise experience is built on unparalleled levels of connectivity at sea, the same as those found on land, so we’re delighted to be working with SES to offer our guests and crew this level of connectivity unlike anything else on the market. It’s unlike any other connection,” said Steven Worling, senior director of infrastructure and security at Virgin Voyages.
To learn more about the SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink package, click here.
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SES has a bold vision to deliver amazing experiences anywhere on the planet by distributing the highest quality video content around the world and providing seamless data connectivity services. As a leader in global content connectivity solutions, SES owns and operates the world’s only constellation of geostationary and medium-Earth orbit (GEO-MEO) satellites with a unique combination of global coverage and high performance. By leveraging its vast intelligent cloud network, SES delivers high-quality connectivity solutions anywhere on land, sea or in the air and is trusted by the world’s leading telecommunications companies, mobile network operators, governments, connectivity and services organizations one’s business Patner. Cloud service providers, broadcasters, video platform operators and content owners. SES’s video network carries more than 6,400 channels, reaching 369 million homes, and provides managed media services for linear and non-linear content. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg and listed on the Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges (ticker: SESG). For more information please visit: www.ses.com
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