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Last time I went to Sight Village there were two options for Public WiFi. There was a secure network called “Sight Village Central” which you could get the password for when you entered the event and an open one called “CranmorePark” which you could self-register for. I tested both of these out and found that … Read more
Have you ever needed to speedtest your WiFi connection? If so, you may have found that several speedtest websites are not very accessible. They often include diagrams, images or both. There used to be one accessible website (speedsmart.net) but the new version of it is a lot less accessible and is blocked by some school … Read more
WiFi calling lets you make calls and send texts while connected to WiFi, even if there is no phone signal. Here is how to set it up on iPhone: Open the Settings app from the home screen. Click on Mobile data Click on WiFi calling under the heading with the name of your network provider. … Read more
Personal hotspot is a handy feature to quickly share your mobile data connection with other devices. Please note: Some providers do not allow it. Please check with your provider first. Turning on personal hotspot Open the Settings app from your home screen. Click on Personal hotspot (below Mobile data) Turn on allow others to join. … Read more
WiFi connectivity is a vital component of the Touch + and it is important to be able to search for and connect to WiFi networks. First of all, you need to open the WiFi menu. To do this: • Press Space+O to open the Options menu. • Press the letter A until you reach Android … Read more
The Cloud is a network of Public WiFi hotspots in places such as Cafe Nero, pubs, universities, hospitals and town centres. We’ll show you the process of registering a device for the first time. First of all, open your WiFi settings and select _The Cloud from the network list. In certain places, this may be … Read more
O2 Wifi is a hotspot network available in Waitrose, Costa coffee, McDonald’s and other places. It is not only for O2 customers, but for anyone with a mobile number (including international ones). In this guide we’ll show you how to connect for the first time. O2 Wifi only requires registration once per device. After that, … Read more
There are many ways in which you can get the internet while travelling abroad. We will compare each option in detail to help you decide. Option 1: Use data roaming In some countries, you can use your phone just as you normally would. Your phone will connect to a telephone network in that country and … Read more
Chapter 2 – The backup plan Otto didn’t have long to wait now until midnight. It was 11:55 p.m, and he was sitting up awake in his bed. He couldn’t quite believe that something bad was really going to happen. He was counting down the minutes until he could forget about this crazy thing and … Read more
The other day I stayed in a Premier Inn and was expecting to have a working connection via WiFi or 4G, but it turned out my expectations were too high. The first thing I noticed was that my phone got full 4G signal in the carpark. At that point, I thought the worst that could … Read more