MTN Communications lands two more cruise lines for WiFi

American Cruise Line and Club Med Cruises have joined the roster of cruise providers using MTN Communications for Internet and other telecommunications services at sea.

MTN also said that four existing customers have renewed their service agreements with MTN: Crystal Cruises, Moana Cruises, Paul Gauguin Cruises and Phoenix Reisen.

MTN uses satellites and land communications networks in coordination to provide vessel communication systems.

In April, MTN agreed to merge with Emerging Markets Communications. The merger is expected to close by the end of the second quarter, the companies said.

Carnival Corp. inks Internet deal with MTN

By Tom Stieghorst

MTN and Carnival Corp. signed a contract for Internet services on several cruise lines, including Princess, Cunard and P&O.

Also, MTN said Carnival extended their existing agreement for provision of broadcast television services. MTN Worldwide TV provides satellite television to 50 ships.

Carnival Corp. ships in Alaskan waters will continue to leverage MTN’s Terrestrial Broadband Services while in port, with the opportunity to explore the possible expansion of this service, MTN said.

Carnival Corp. reaches WiFi deal

Carnival Corp. reaches WiFi deal

By Tom Stieghorst
Harris CapRock said it won a five-year contract to provide telecommunications services to over 100 ships operated by Carnival Corp.’s 10 brands. Terms were not disclosed.

The satellite communications firm said its system will provide for “dramatically improved bandwidth levels.”

Carnival will get equipment, installation, maintenance, service, monitoring and support worldwide, Harris CapRock said.

Previously, telecom services on many Carnival Corp. ships were supplied by MTN Satellite Communications.