Jun 16, 2016

6 Great Hotel Internet Access Tips For Travelers

By Abra G. Konigsberg


Whether you are traveling a long or short distance, you may want to take advantage of different lodging options. One popular amenity for lodging is hotel internet. Free Wi-Fi has become a necessity instead of a perk over the years. People use Wi-Fi to keep in touch with their friends and family while they are away and stay in touch with work.

It is in your best interest to use Wi-Fi whenever it is available if you are currently paying to use data on your cell phone. A lot of people are used to using their cell phone's data connection to check their social media accounts and do other things, but if you have to pay for using your cell phone's data, you can use Wi-Fi which is free. Data and data roaming charges will not be an issue.

In-room wired connections are an option in some lodging facilities. Wired connections or ethernet connections are sometimes faster and more reliable than wireless connections. Some people are not fond of wireless connections because they believe they are sub-par, but this is not entirely true. Ethernet connections can be used with many devices, including laptops, desktops and Chromebooks.

Some free wireless networks offered by a lodging facility have limited network access. Sometimes, there is fine print you should read that pertains to the facility's network connection. Limited access may be an issue if you are trying to access popular network sites, such as social media and websites that have similar characteristics.

Sometimes an internet access fee is charged for the duration of your stay. In most cases, the fee to use the facility's network is no more than $15. The world wide web is a privilege for some lodging facilities and they charge a flat, one-time rate for the time you are staying at the facility. Once the fee is paid, you will have unlimited access to the network.

A slow network connection is a common issue with a lot of free networks that are offered. Sometimes the signal will fade from excellent to poor in a matter of seconds. The quality of the network depends upon the location of the hotel and the wireless provider they have. Equipment, such as a signal booster may be used to improve the quality of the network's signal.

Many lodging network connections are not private. This means any information you provide, especially personal, is not protected on an unsecured network and just about anyone can access your information. There are a lot of lodging facilities that offer wired internet in their lobby, but it is still over a public network that does not require a keyword and your personal information can be obtained by someone else.

There are many things that make a person's lodging experience great, and a wireless connection is one of them. These are just a few things you may want to keep in mind when you are at a lodging facility and using their network. These network tips and facts will keep your information safe and help you enjoy the facility's network better.




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