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jrhnewark · 10-03-2010, 00:53

Well, it expires on some after 30 days but not on others. Depends on the provider - check before you buy.

From staying in a lot of hotels on business and pleasure last year, there's a lot to take into account:

a) will you be staying somewhere urban or rural?
b) does it matter if you want to access in the room or somewhere public?
c) are you paying for it?!

For a, if it's somewhere rural, make sure you check the local phone signal on that provider is 3G.

If you need it in your room, again, check there'll be 3G and if not you'll have to pay for hotel wi-fi.

If your company will pay for it, go for the easiest option!

In practise, I go for a mix of these things. I immediately look for hotels with free wi-fi (as I think it's only fair these days), and if I can find one that fits the bill and has that I use my 3G dongle.

10-03-2010, 00:53	#10
jrhnewark Inactive Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London Posts: 1,267	Re: Hotel (Holiday Inn) Wifi or pay as you go dongle? Well, it expires on some after 30 days but not on others. Depends on the provider - check before you buy. From staying in a lot of hotels on business and pleasure last year, there's a lot to take into account: a) will you be staying somewhere urban or rural? b) does it matter if you want to access in the room or somewhere public? c) are you paying for it?! For a, if it's somewhere rural, make sure you check the local phone signal on that provider is 3G. If you need it in your room, again, check there'll be 3G and if not you'll have to pay for hotel wi-fi. If your company will pay for it, go for the easiest option! In practise, I go for a mix of these things. I immediately look for hotels with free wi-fi (as I think it's only fair these days), and if I can find one that fits the bill and has that I use my 3G dongle.