Internet should be free

fernhill replied on 12/07/2021 18:55

Posted on 12/07/2021 18:55

Because of its location I recently stayed at a Camping and Caravan Club site. It was exactly as their strap line states "Friendly" its also had free internet on unlimited devices and good quality.
I then moved to a CMH site which was considerably more expensive on top of which i had to purchase internet and it was only valid for one device, the contrast could not have been more stark. Many members were grumbling and commenting.
Yes overall CMH sites are of better and more consistent quality in terms of facilities and grounds etc but paying for internet today is like living in the dark ages.
Free internet is ubiquitous; hotels, airports, shopping centres restaurants, pubs. even McDonalds. ...nearly everywhere except CMH sites

 

GTP replied on 08/08/2021 09:27

Posted on 03/08/2021 10:42 by DSB

I can't recall having a major problem with using my phone internet.  I've never said for site internet of any description and I wonder if, in the future 'site internet' will even exist on a large scale.  Internet access via a mobile phone is improving so much, I suspect 'site internet' will be the exception.

David

Posted on 08/08/2021 09:27

Ditto...and with 5g coming on stream, even the excellent 4g (which surpasses most club site's WiFi) will appear like the old telephone dial system..

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 08/08/2021 09:49

Posted on 08/08/2021 09:27 by GTP

Ditto...and with 5g coming on stream, even the excellent 4g (which surpasses most club site's WiFi) will appear like the old telephone dial system..

Posted on 08/08/2021 09:49

+1, I’m ready for an upgrade to include 5G, the advancements in camera tech will be a bonus. 6G is in the pipeline😊

SteveL replied on 08/08/2021 12:34

Posted on 08/08/2021 09:49 by Rocky 2 buckets

+1, I’m ready for an upgrade to include 5G, the advancements in camera tech will be a bonus. 6G is in the pipeline😊

Posted on 08/08/2021 12:34

From the average camp site point of view I’m not going to get excited yet, it is likely to be some years, if ever before it gets to remoter areas. The current coverage seems to be restricted to large population centres. The map is EE’s coverage 5G is yellow. As 4G gives me 20 gig download, for our use I don’t think I need it. 

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 08/08/2021 17:43

Posted on 08/08/2021 12:34 by SteveL

From the average camp site point of view I’m not going to get excited yet, it is likely to be some years, if ever before it gets to remoter areas. The current coverage seems to be restricted to large population centres. The map is EE’s coverage 5G is yellow. As 4G gives me 20 gig download, for our use I don’t think I need it. 

Posted on 08/08/2021 17:43

I see, fair point👍🏻

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