Charging for Wi-Fi
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rayjsj replied on 03/07/2023 16:17
Posted on 02/07/2023 11:55 by TinwheelerYou’d best contact the club, Ray. I can’t answer that.
Btw, this change to wifi has been ongoing for some time. You can keep up to date by looking on the website.
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/uk-holidays/useful-information/club-wi-fi/
JollyKernow replied on 03/07/2023 16:57
Posted on 03/07/2023 16:17 by rayjsjHa ha I tried looking on the Website but there was no WiFi on the CMC sites I was staying on
Sort of 'Chicken and Egg' situation?
Ray
Tinwheeler replied on 03/07/2023 17:03
ClubMember69B9D6ED3C replied on 26/07/2023 08:34
Posted on 25/06/2023 19:17 by DavidKlyneAs I understand it the CMC, when the new system is installed, will allow an element of free WiFi beyond just using the Club website which was the case in the past. However if you want a premium service to allow streaming etc it will still be a chargeable service. I have found the free C&CC WiFi a bit hit and miss on the sites I have used.
David
Posted on 26/07/2023 08:34
I have just paid £15 for 7 day premium access and it’s complete rubbish. Virtually no access to any connection and if there is it ceased up or drops out frequently. Not fit for purpose and should not be charging for a service that does not work.
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DavidKlyne replied on 26/07/2023 08:51
Posted on 26/07/2023 08:34 by ClubMember69B9D6ED3CI have just paid £15 for 7 day premium access and it’s complete rubbish. Virtually no access to any connection and if there is it ceased up or drops out frequently. Not fit for purpose and should not be charging for a service that does not work.
SteveL replied on 26/07/2023 09:08
eribaMotters replied on 26/07/2023 15:05
eribaMotters replied on 26/07/2023 15:07
jgrove replied on 28/07/2023 11:59
Posted on 28/07/2023 11:59
The main issue with WiFi is that when the sites are busy the system cannot cope with the demand and the bandwidth required. This stems from a lack of understanding on behalf of caravaners on how it works.
If sites require internet then this has to come from a business supplier, and in many cases this will be delivered via copper, in rural areas the speed will be very slow, in other areas this can be delivered by fibre with higher bandwidth.
The bottom line is that if Wifi and streaming videos, YouTube etc is important to you, then you have 2 choices, a 4G/5G Mobile Broadband Dongle, which you will need to preload with data based on the areas signal strength you are going to, keeping in mind that in peak season the cell towers will be saturated with users and will dynamically alter bandwidth.
Or you get a Starling system on a roaming profile again with an upfront fee and high monthly charges, but with very fast connection.
The problem boils down to the fact that people don't want to pay a lot for something that they consider to be cheap.
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