โFeb-06-2014 05:49 AM
โFeb-07-2014 10:08 AM
PawPaw_n_Gram wrote:paulcardoza wrote:
Our favorite CG has a terrific wifi infrastructure AND would have access to multiple boradband service options, YET they continue to offer only TengoInternet. They have already sunk the cost into the outdoor wifi equipment.
Normally in such a situation, TengoInternet provided the internet equipment / infrastructure - and the CG has minimal investment. There will be a contract setting a minimum time period that the CG has to offer only TengoInternet.
โFeb-07-2014 09:56 AM
paulcardoza wrote:
Our favorite CG has a terrific wifi infrastructure AND would have access to multiple boradband service options, YET they continue to offer only TengoInternet. They have already sunk the cost into the outdoor wifi equipment.
โFeb-07-2014 08:28 AM
Bumpyroad wrote:
just curious but I have previously checked on firm's providing what I guess was my own wifi hot spot for about $60 a month. if one really needed/wanted wifi couldn't they just spring for one of those?
bumpy
โFeb-07-2014 08:25 AM
โFeb-07-2014 08:21 AM
Us out West wrote:
We are not talking about huge Hotel chains with all the infrastuture built in but park wifi woes where that type of infrastruture may not even be available or cost prohibitive for a CG owner.
โFeb-07-2014 08:19 AM
bigdogger wrote:
Public wifi is the payphone of the 21st century.
โFeb-07-2014 08:15 AM
bigdogger wrote:
The 20th century thinking is using public wifi and relying on others to provide your internet access. In the 21st century people provide their own. Public wifi is the payphone of the 21st century.
โFeb-07-2014 08:11 AM
paulcardoza wrote:The 20th century thinking is using public wifi and relying on others to provide your internet access. In the 21st century people provide their own. Public wifi is the payphone of the 21st century.
Unfortunately, times are changing rapidly. Whether we like it or not, the expectations for Internet access are not what they were, even just a few years ago. High speed broadband access is widely available. The ability to stream and download large amounts of data is looked at as completely normal. Music, Movies, TV, etc., etc., etc.... I can't remember the last time I turned on a radio or played a CD!
Campgrounds remain woefully behind this curve. We can hem & haw about the reasons, the costs or whatever, but at some point the situation needs to change. YES, it may drive up the cost of staying in a private campground and certainly there will be as many folks angry over it as there are elated!
To reject change will only serve to get you run-over when it happens, which is inevitable. We spend 7 - 8 months in our rig. I want broadband access with no limits. I'll be perfectly willing to pay for the service. Campgrounds need to move into the 21st century and make it happen.
โFeb-07-2014 06:55 AM
โFeb-07-2014 05:30 AM
โFeb-07-2014 05:18 AM
paulcardoza wrote:
How do large hotels that offer guest Wifi manage? Hundreds of rooms and the Wifi works great.
In my office, we have a single Fios line (500/100) for less than $500/mo with nearly 200 people hooked up. Service flies.
โFeb-07-2014 03:42 AM
dclark1946 wrote:paulcardoza wrote:
Again, you are thinking in 20th century terms! There are broadband options widely available today that would allow loads of people to stream video.nazpaz wrote:
I don't see how a campground can win. If they spend the money to provide a good internet then a few people will want to stream Netflix and ruin the connect for other users. If they don't spend the money people will complain about the pitiful internet connect.
In the long run, I think people will solve the problem on their own, either using their phone's data or go with a solution like millinicom.
Please explain more on the type of system that will allow many users to stream video.
Dick
โFeb-07-2014 02:02 AM
2gypsies wrote:
I would guess that nowdays most people have their own individualized ways of connecting and they don't rely on park wifi. Park wifi is not meant to stream movies, etc. It was put into place years ago for email. For a park to upgrade to a strong system to allow everyone to stream would be cost prohibited. I can see it going away completely.
We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned,
so as to have the life that is waiting for us.
โFeb-06-2014 09:33 PM
โFeb-06-2014 08:49 PM