-- Edited by Mike Harding on Sunday 29th of May 2022 05:46:35 AM
Gundog said
09:59 AM May 29, 2022
My experiance with Telstra Air is get more than 100m and its next to useless.
Mike Harding said
12:47 PM May 29, 2022
Gundog wrote:
My experiance with Telstra Air is get more than 100m and its next to useless.
I would expect that to be the case with all wifi points; they may be able to use a high power transmitter but you're only using a low power one. Shopping centres and such use multiple points dotted around the place.
dabbler said
02:36 PM May 29, 2022
I read anecdotes from many people, that they park near a Telstra Air spot, start downloading content for later viewing then go shopping or grab a coffee while leaving the device locked away in the car. I've done much the same myself and it works. For general internet use I typically use my phone data though.
Phlipper said
06:34 PM May 29, 2022
Pretty pleased with many towns/parks now with free wi-fi access. Often it's a case of wandering into the centre of the township/pub or the like for a reliable signal, but definitely doable. Not debating one service over another, but you dont have to have Telstra connection to get a signal in most places. Just as an example, another place was Kimba, SA free campground, it had a good wi-fi signal from my Van. I have a Moose/Optus plan and it works in 99% of places, within reason. Surprised to find a wi-fi/recharge point at semi-remote Farm Beach, SA campground, worked well. Hopefully more of these amazing remote installations will become more widespread.
Wannabe nomad said
06:40 AM May 30, 2022
I haven't been on a long enough trip yet (cos I only got a vehicle a week before Covid hit) to worry too much about it (and I'm soooo not tecno savvy) but I have found when I book into C.P. for a shower that a lot have free WiFi. At Coober Pedy I got to charge up and connect with family in underground cool comfort.
Glad to here some free camps are having it now
A.T.M. I'm home and I go into the library to download my audio books, it's free, fast and saves my data allowance
Mike Harding said
07:15 AM May 30, 2022
I am familiar with end-to-end encryption and the like but *no way* would I use public WiFi for anything such as banking, e-mail etc
No, it pays to be carefull on what you search for over public wi-fi. Personally I dont do any internet banking, just in person at a Bank. My VISA Card has been compromised 5 times in 8 years..... I dont know how? ....but it certainly makes me wary of any online, or even ATM transactions
Good news for SA travellers, the State is currently having another new 60 WiFi/Radio hot spots installed
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-- Edited by Mike Harding on Sunday 29th of May 2022 05:46:35 AM
My experiance with Telstra Air is get more than 100m and its next to useless.
I would expect that to be the case with all wifi points; they may be able to use a high power transmitter but you're only using a low power one. Shopping centres and such use multiple points dotted around the place.
Glad to here some free camps are having it now
A.T.M. I'm home and I go into the library to download my audio books, it's free, fast and saves my data allowance
I am familiar with end-to-end encryption and the like but *no way* would I use public WiFi for anything such as banking, e-mail etc
Public WiFi security
Me neither
No, it pays to be carefull on what you search for over public wi-fi. Personally I dont do any internet banking, just in person at a Bank. My VISA Card has been compromised 5 times in 8 years..... I dont know how? ....but it certainly makes me wary of any online, or even ATM transactions