Using a laptop at a wifi spot

migwella76

Hi all,

I am looking to start match betting and am looking to do it via a laptop using a wifi connection at pubs and hotels when away.

Is there anything I should be aware of? Handling my card details over such a network? Are bookies anti wifi hotspots?

How much does it usually cost to use a wifi spot?

Thanks
Migwella

elite_2

migwella76 wrote: »

Hi all,

I am looking to start match betting and am looking to do it via a laptop using a wifi connection at pubs and hotels when away.

Is there anything I should be aware of? Handling my card details over such a network? Are bookies anti wifi hotspots?

All bookies should be using SSL (padlock in corner of browser), therefore your card details should be encrypted between you and the server..

The only problem with wifi hotspots might be the ip address being used for multiple accounts, however I suspect using a different name/card/address should see you ok with this

Browntoa

Btopenzone

BT Openzone per Minute

BT Openzone per Minute for occasional, ongoing usage (less than 2 hours a month)
Pay per minute: no commitment, no need to renew your account

You pay
20p a minute (ex VAT) Access
unlimited minutes Payment method
charges in arrears Billing by BT Openzone
monthly statement (UK and Ireland only)

if you have, or sign up for BtBroadband Total then you get 250 minutes a month free

Browntoa

The Cloud are the biggest Hotel Network

http://www.thecloud.net/content.asp?section=1&content=18

but you may find that certain chains have different providers , so you may need to sign up with a few

migwella76

Thanks for the responses all

20p a minute ... soon adds up. I reckon The Cloud may be an option. Unlimted usage for £10 a month. 50 minutes on BT openzone would see that through