Is anyone out there on Skype I guess the reason passagemakers might not be using Skype as opposed to coastal cruising is that most places I have been barely have enough speed to run the Internet. I did buy a device in the USA called 5 mile wi-fi which was great for picking up reception while at anchor. Unless you are in the 50'+ market with a dedicated satellite set up then that is the best you can hope for. George Nason 'Venture' Nordhavn 43#15