Questions tagged [wifi]
Questions regarding accessing Wireless Interned while traveling.
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Why are satellite dishes banned from some cruise ships?
I read on https://www.cruisehive.com/carnival-confiscates-passengers-starlink-mini-adjusts-banned-list/145171 (mirror):
his satellite dish was confiscated due to a violation of Carnival’s policy.
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Is there a way to see if there will be wifi on a given German Intercity train connection?
On Deutsche Bahn's site about their train fleet, it's noted that wifi is available on all ICE trains and "some" Intercity trains. For ICE connections, I can therefore assume there’ll be ...
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What is the best way to go from Leipzig/Halle airport to the Leipzig city?
What public transportation is available to go from Leipzig/Halle (LEJ) Airport to Grimmaischer Steinweg 1, 04103 Leipzig?
It is written on their website that the hotel is a 10-minute walk via the ...
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Does the ferry terminal for Okinawa in Kagoshima have free Wi-Fi? Does it have access to power outlets?
The ferry from Kagoshima at the south of mainland Japan to Okinawa leaves at around 5.30pm to 6.00pm which is a good number of hours after the checkout time of most accommodation.
I know from ...
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Can one use the Emergency WiFi network at Mexico City International Airport (MEX) airport if no disaster is ongoing?
I read on https://aeropuerto-mex.com/en/faqs/ (mirror):
Is there free WiFi Internet access? The CDMX WiFi network service is free and for an unlimited time in AICM [=MEX airport] in the boarding ...
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Good and stable internet in Mexico
I do some work/research online for which I need fast and stable internet. I need to make video calls, download and upload data frequently, access remote servers etc. I am currently located in Tulum, ...
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How can I approximate ahead of time the wifi speed and robustness of some wifi on the plane?
To be able to schedule my activities, I sometimes would like to approximate ahead of time the wifi speed and robustness of some onboard wifi to know what kind of work I can do on the plane. Given a ...
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Which countries restrict wifi for planes flying through their air space?
The terms and conditions of Qatar Airways' in-flight wifi contains the following line:
Service interruptions may occur while flying due to regulatory restrictions over some countries.
Which ...
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Is there any free WiFi network available at the boarding port in Montevideo for the Buquebus boat service between Montevideo and Buenos Aires?
Is there any free Wi-Fi network available at the boarding port in Montevideo (Terminal de Buquebus Montevideo in Puerto de Montevideo) for the Buquebus boat service between Montevideo and Buenos Aires?...
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Is the Wi-Fi in high-speed trains in China reliable and fast enough for audio or video conferences?
http://en.people.cn/n3/2017/1218/c90000-9305770.html (mirror) states:
Full Wi-Fi internet coverage will be offered on all high-speed trains in China, following the free Wi-Fi service offered on the “...
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Do Thai 'state quarantine' facilities (SQ) provide wifi? [closed]
In Thailand, the government mandates a 14 day quarantine of all foreign travellers wanting to enter the country. They offer state quarantine (SQ) and alternative state quarantine (ASQ). The latter is ...
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United WiFi Outside of Continental US
I'm trying to determine if it is worth purchasing WiFi for my flight and am looking for experience with availability of United WiFi when exiting the continental United States. I will be traveling on ...
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Mobile Data/ Portable WiFi for Japan [closed]
I will be in Osaka Japan from the UK, from late March through to mid-April and my mobile plan is extremely expensive in Japan for roaming.
Can someone suggest the best option? I have had a look ...
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Is there any free WiFi network available at the boarding port in Buenos Aires (RENAPER Buquebus) for the Buquebus boat service?
Is there any free WiFi network available at the boarding port in Buenos Aires (RENAPER Buquebus) for the Buquebus boat service between Buenos Aires and Montevideo?
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Is the wifi at Mataveri International Airport (IPC) fast and robust enough to video call for 1 hour?
Is the wifi at Mataveri International Airport (IPC) in Easter Island, Chile fast and robust enough to video call for 1 hour?
https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/easter-island-mataveri-airport-...
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What are the limitations (durations + maximum data use) of the free Wi-Fi at Yangon International Airport (RNG)?
Yangon International Airport (RNG) offers free Wi-Fi (SSID: Wifi@YIA, Wifi@YIA2 and Wifi@YIA3 depending on whether one is located in terminal 1, 2 or 3 a.k.a. domestic)
What are the limitations (...
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Is there any free WiFi network available at Nyaung-U Airport (NYU)?
Is there any free WiFi network available at Nyaung-U Airport (NYU) (near Bagan, Myanmar)?
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Is there any free WiFi network available at the HZMB (Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge Macau Port?
Is there any free WiFi network available at the HZMB (Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge) Macau Port?
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Rent mobile WiFi hotspot for China
I will be traveling to Nanjing, China from Germany for 4 days and I would like to rent a mobile WiFi hotspot during my trip. Are there any recommended websites that offer it where I could pick up in ...
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Is the wifi at TPE airport in Terminal 1 or 2 fast and robust enough to video call for 2 hours?
Is the wifi network at TPE airport in Terminal 1 or 2 fast and robust enough to use a videoconference program (e.g. Skype) for two hours during a layover?
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Warning: free hotel wifi is a hacker’s dream (alleged)
Is this article correct? A little bit? A lot? Or is it all bollox?
Sure using public or near-public wifi (internet cafe or hotel) you should expect your browsing history to be visible to the world, ...
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How can I control Internet usage when using in-flight wifi?
In-flight wifi often comes with ludicrously stingy download caps (eg. 30MB for $4.99 yesterday on Singapore Airlines), which I'd like to reserve for email (minus attachments), documents I explicitly ...
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Where is free Wi-Fi reliably available in Japan besides Lawson convenience stores?
I'm back in Japan for the eighth time, but it's five years since I was here and some things are changing.
I've found that every Lawson convenience store now offers free Wi-Fi in one-hour sessions ...
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Connecting to the Delhi airport Wi-Fi with one U.S. phone number
According to what I have read, connecting to the Wi-Fi in the New Delhi airport requires a person to have a working phone number so they can receive a sms message with an access code. Our group will ...
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How to connect to public WiFi
In hotels or at airports, connection to the public WiFi requires you to start a browser session, which is then redirected to some log-in page. Due to security concerns, browsers now pop up warnings ...
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Does Cochin (COK, India) airport have free Wi-Fi?
I will be landing at Cochin airport (COK) and will need to get Uber without having Indian SIM (which is apparently pain to get and takes time to activate).
Does Cochin airport have Wi-Fi?
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Is it possible to use the free Wi-Fi at the Delhi Airport when one cannot receive a text message?
Is it possible to use the free Wi-Fi at the Delhi Airport when one cannot receive a text message?
The Wi-Fi network I found seemed to ask for OTP, which is sent by text message.
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Wifi and power outlets on bus from Paris to Turin
I am taking a bus from Paris to Turin in a couple of weeks. I would like to not miss out the day and get some work done. I've read that some of the buses offer power outlets and free wifi, but there ...
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Incheon airport, ways to get wifi in south Korea for a few days
I'm flying to Korea in a couple of days, I live in the UK and never been outside Europe, also I'm have never traveled much, been to Italy and UK mostly. I'd like to be able to use Whatsapp, mainly to ...
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Is wifi available on the Amtrak Southwest Chief?
Is wifi available if I get the cheapest ticket on the "4 Southwest Chief" train?
I looked at https://www.amtrak.com/services/contentService.iblegacy.routes.southwest-chief.html
couldn't find any info
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Is free WiFi available in a night train from Istanbul to Sofia?
I wonder whether a night train from Istanbul to Sofia (a train that leaves at 22:40 and arrives at 8:45) offers WiFi.
Also, if it is available, does the WiFi work decently? (Since on these types of ...
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How do I identify a railway station’s official WiFi [duplicate]
While I was waiting in the Nottingham railway station I wanted to connect to the WiFi. However, I found 4 unsecured WiFi networks:
TheCloud
_Notts City Free WiFi
NET WiFi
NCTX WiFi
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How do I identify an airport’s official free Wi-Fi network?
While traveling in the Berlin Tegel airport (TXL), I wanted to get on Wi-Fi. I found three unsecured networks in addition to a number of password-protected networks.
_Free_TXL_WiFi
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What to expect about the mobile phone usage during a flight to China and based on the CAAC regulations
I recently booked a flight departing from the US to China from China Southern Airlines and while reading some info on their website related to the inflight entertainment I found this about the Wifi ...
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.io domains and git ssh blocked in Israel [closed]
When using public transit WiFi such as the "ISRAEL-RAILWAY", I can't access any .io domains or push/pull from GitHub with an ssh key. I have to connect thru another network using my phone for WiFi ...
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Any tips and tricks to get a better Wi-Fi connection in airports?
Many airports offer free Wi-Fi but the strength and stability of the signal depends considerably on where you are. Sometimes you get 3+ Mbps (still too slow IMHO but acceptable given that it's free ...
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Is it possible to use the free Wi-Fi at the Zurich Airport when one cannot receive a text message? [duplicate]
Is it possible to use the free Wi-Fi at the Zurich Airport when one cannot receive a text message?
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Where to rent a portable hotspot in Doha, Qatar?
I'm going to Doha, Qatar, to see the start of the MotoGP championship.
Do you know if is it possible to rent a portable hotspot in the Hamad International Airport?
Alternatively, where can I find ...
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Is complimentary Wi-Fi available on ICE trains outside of Germany?
As this new answer correctly states
Since 1 January 2017 there is Wi-Fi in all ICE-Trains.
What about the international ICE connections, is Wi-Fi available there as well? E.g. on the ICE from ...
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Quality of WiFi and 3G reception in Amed (Bali)?
I am considering going for at least one month to Amed (to get more into free-diving). I need to be able to make Skype calls and other work-related tasks. I need a speed equivalent to one allowing me ...
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Fast and free Wi-Fi spot in Gaborone
Fast and reliable Wi-Fi can we a rare commodity in Botswana. Most hotels, guesthouses and residentials usually have rather slow internet connection (750 kbps- 1.5 Mbps).
I am looking for stable ...
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How to cope with too slow Wi-Fi at hotel?
So many hotels I stayed at (3~4 stars ratings) provided too slow Wi-Fi. The speed is somewhere around 2~3Mbps, and it frequently falls down to <200Kbps.
However, once you find that your hotel ...
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How fast is the free Wi-Fi at Kiev airport?
Kiev Borispol's website mentions that there if free Wi-Fi throughout the terminals. How fast and reliable is this free Wi-Fi?
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Any free WiFi facility in Germany (Munich and Frankfurt Central Stations) or any closed place nearby?
A friend of mine is travelling to Germany next week and looking for internet facility there. Is there any free WiFi access in Germany mainly in Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof and Munich (München Hauptbahnhof)?...
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How can a non-Chinese-speaking traveller use the free Wi-Fi in 7-Elevens in Taiwan?
In another of my questions here I asked if any of the convenience store chains in Taiwan offer free Wi-Fi.
Well today I found out that 7-Eleven does.
But the sign up / log in pages are totally in ...
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Is there any kind of travel sim card for Europe? [duplicate]
I'm interested especially in having mobile internet in as many countries as possible of the European Union without having to rely on having wifi available
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Do any of the convenience store chains in Taiwan offer free Wi-Fi?
Here in Taipei there's more cafes than ever and most have free Wi-Fi, and of course accommodation always has free Wi-Fi too. So I don't bother spending money for Wi-Fi access.
There do seem to be a ...
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Is there a way to access wifi in Zurich airport without a phone service?
I am traveling through Zurich and have a phone without any roaming there; I'm planning on picking up a SIM once I get to my final destination. Last time I was there, I couldn't access the airport wifi ...
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If I travel using Airbnb and my host provides Wi-Fi, am I putting myself at risk of being hacked? [closed]
I have never used Airbnb before. I'm trying it out for the first time. For those who don't know, it basically is a company that connects travelers to individuals who are willing to rent rooms in their ...
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Do I need a SIM card for Free WiFI in Austria
Is it necessary to buy an austrian SIM card with Austrian +43 number to use Free WiFi in Austria ? Do the Airport or City Wifis work with any international number that belongs to any country around ...
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