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 **Exceptions for Science**:
-Please contact the operating institution for your vessel to coordinate Science mission related video streaming services such as outreach activities.
+Please contact the operating institution for your vessel to coordinate Science mission related video streaming services such as outreach activities.  This should be discussed with the vessel operating institution during the pre-cruise planning process.
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 **How fast is the Internet onboard vessels?**
 Bandwidth varies by the class of the research vessel (number of berths). You can expect a //minimum// of 4Mbps on a global vessel, 2Mbps on an intermediate vessel, and 512kbps on a coastal/local vessel. This is 50x to 200x slower than a typical fiber-optic home internet connection and costs roughly 500x more.
+In recent past, the Office of Naval Research has funded 'Expanded Bandwidth' capabilities on Navy-owned vessels with speeds of up to 15x8 Mbps CIR → 20x20 Mbps MIR. To extend this funding, Expanded Bandwidth is available only when vessels are operating in more remote locations (far from their home port), or have ROVs or manned submersibles onboard (which could require more remote engineering/diagnostic support).
 **Will my multi-factor authentication work at sea?**
 Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is increasingly being used for secure logins. MFA can be problematic on ships using satellite internet. MFA that relies on SMS text-messages or voice calls will not work at sea. MFA that relies on push methods or email verification may or may not work.  It is advised to use a offline supported method such as One Time Passcode (e.g. Duo or Authy OTP), or Security Key Devices (Yubikeys, etc).  Be advised to test offline MFA methods prior to sailing by placing your mobile device in airplane mode.
-**I exceeded my quota, when will my quota reset?**
-Quotas reset at 00:00 UTC, which is typically around 4pm Pacific or 7pm Atlantic.
-**I exceeded my quota and I need the Internet to get my job done, what should I do?**
-Find a public Kiosk for Internet access.  Or wait until 00:00 UTC for your quota to reset.
-**I need to download a big file larger than my quota, what can I do?**
-Use a public Kiosk to download the file.
 **Who pays for the Internet on Academic Research Fleet vessels?**