The Cloud (Sky) free WiFi

Esdale

I have a Samsung Galaxy Fit smart phone running on Android (Gingerbread) version.
My local pub must subscribe to Sky and it's free WiFi is The Cloud. I have recently successfully registered but don't seem to be able to get to my google home page to start surfing.
When I am in range of the signal it connects to the internet and from my browser I get The Cloud landing page. Click 'Get online' and then click 'free WiFi' then 'Account Sign In'. It accepts my email address and password but when I click the big 'Continue' button it just takes me straight back to the landing page. I try again and just finish up in a loop.
Anyone had a similar problem or am I doing something wrong?

I'm not a Sky customer, just trying to blag some free WiFi in my local.
After I click 'continue' and it accepts my email/password (by the way, if I put the wrong password in it comes up with an error message, so it is clearly recognising my Account) it takes me back to the ('Get online') landing page and no sign of Hello [me] ie back to the start of the loop. Also, the bookmarks all take me to the landing page.

Tech is fantastic when it works in a predictable manner but don't you just despair when it doesn't?

penrhyn

If you are not a Sky broadband customer you wont get access.
http://wifi.sky.com/help

The Cloud operates separately to Sky wifi.
http://www.thecloud.net/free-wifi/join-the-cloud/

Esdale

I'm not a Sky customer and my device is an Orange payg mobile.
The pub in question offers free WiFi through The Cloud. It pays a subscription (presumably) to Sky to provide free WiFi to it's customers.
I assume the advantage over a traditional free WiFi arrangement, where there is a wireless router and the staff give you the password to connect, is that with The Cloud has in-built filters to stop unacceptable content (essential in family venues).
I should be able to connect.