Telenor Maritime, in collaboration with AT&T, announced a new initiative that will transform the on-board experience for cruise and ferry passengers worldwide. Passengers can now enjoy transparent, affordable, and seamless connectivity at sea, mirroring the comfort and convenience of home usage. AT&T Cruise International Day Pass

The launch of AT&T’s Cruise IDP (International Day Pass) enables passengers to utilize their phones effortlessly, with the freedom to stay connected just as they do on land, without the worry of bill shocks. AT&T Cruise International Day Pass

With Telenor Maritime’s extensive mobile network spanning over 280 ships globally and catering to millions of passengers daily, this collaboration marks a significant milestone in enhancing the on-board experience. With packages at a fixed, affordable daily rate, passengers can now embark on their journeys with the assurance of seamless connectivity, enabling them to share their adventures and stay connected to what matters most.

“We are excited to introduce this revolutionary roaming product, in partnership with AT&T,” said Håkon Berdal, Commercial Roaming Manager at Telenor Maritime. “This initiative underscores our unwavering commitment to enhancing the passenger experience by providing seamless connectivity solutions that transcend the boundaries of traditional maritime communication.”

The launch of this transformative initiative not only redefines connectivity at sea but also reinforces Telenor Maritime’s dedication to delivering unparalleled service and innovation for passengers worldwide.

AT&T Cruise packages are available for certain cruise ships. These packages allow you to use data, text, and call while at sea. However, they do not cover data usage in ports or on land. If you need data usage in ports or on land, you will need a separate international roaming package.

Tips to manage your data use

Follow the tips below to help you manage your data roaming costs.

Add an International Roaming option to cover your data usage in port and on land

Add AT&T International Day Pass® or AT&T Passport® if:
• You expect to use data while in port or on land in Mexico, Canada or Latin America, and your domestic wireless plan does not include data use in Mexico, Canada or Latin America.
• You expect to use data while in port or on land in other countries.

Use Wi-Fi connections when available
Wi-Fi use does not count toward your Cruise package data allowance. For iOS devices: Disable Wi-Fi Assist to avoid using cellular data when you intend to use Wi-Fi.
Go to: Settings>Cellular. Scroll to bottom to locate Wi-Fi Assist.

Be aware of data usage with iMessage
iMessage (and other messaging apps) use data and can diminish your Cruise package cellular data allowance. To conserve data, wait to send large pictures and videos when connected to Wi-Fi.

Toggle data roaming
At times when you don’t want to use any cellular data, turn off Data Roaming in your device Settings.

Disable unused apps
Disable any apps running in the background.
• For iOS devices: Go to Settings>General>Background App Refresh. Change to off or Wi-Fi only.
• For Android devices: Go to Settings>Connections >Data Usage. Turn Data Saver on and select only the apps you want to allow to use data in the background.

Avoid streaming
Streaming content is extremely data-intensive. You can download videos and music before leaving the U.S. to avoid streaming while abroad.

Disable email auto-check
Switch your phone’s email settings from Push to Fetch. This allows you to manually download email when connected to Wi-Fi. Avoid sending or receiving large attachments, like pictures or videos, when on the cellular network.
• For iOS devices: Go to Settings>Accounts & Passwords>Fetch New Data. Turn Push to off and under Fetch below, select MANUALLY.
• For Android devices: Turn Data Saver on and make sure email is not selected to allow data usage in the background.

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