How is it CNN programming has a lock on cruise ship TV news? It’s the only source of news available. I have to go on a cruise for Christmas and need to load up my laptop with 7 days of conservative reading material. If there is a device that will jam a cable channel I will take that too.
I'm no tech expert (save me fellow freepers), but I believe that cruise ships are the satellite customer and ISP for Internet and as such can filter the TV and Internet as they wish for everyone on the ship. To beat this you would have to have your own satellite gear and a view of the sky.
CNN probably gives the programming for free because of the captive market.