Listen "Charting new waters: Cisco’s petition to bring 6 GHz Wi-Fi® to the cruise industry with Bill Davenport and Matt Swartz"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we sit down with Bill Davenport, Senior Director for Connectivity and Technology Policy at Cisco, and Matt Swartz, Distinguished Engineer at Cisco, to discuss Cisco's recent petition to the FCC to enable 6 GHz Wi-Fi on cruise ships. Modern cruises operate like floating cities, utilizing thousands of access points that support tens of thousands of connected devices for both passengers and crew. We talk about how technology has evolved the cruise industry, and how updated regulations could enhance passenger experiences, crew communications, and ship operations. Listen to learn more about how the petition is charting a new course for connectivity.For Wi-Fi AllianceFor Membership InfoGeneral Contact
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