mbird Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Hi all, I am interested in trying to come up with a concise list of WiFi access hotspots around the Broads, and whether they are free or fee. I'll make this thread sticky, so if anyone can add to it when they come across one, it would really help. First off, the Kings Head in Wroxham has free WiFi for patrons. Over to you..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Hi Mark the WRC has free wifi once you have payed your mooring fee & they have given you the password. Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I know Pete was trying to establish 3G and GPRS coverage and he put up some Ofcom coverage guides but, it might be handy if we all post up our personal experience with whatever networks we use. So far, I can tell that Wayford has a solid GPRS signal via Voda dongle and Ferry Marina is fair to okay on GPRS too. Salhouse Broad (mudweighted) had Voda 3G service with good signal strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Hi Jim, Thanks for the info, but this thread is intended solely for WiFi connectivity, not mobile dongle coverage, as that has been done on another thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Hi Mark, I had the same thought after I posted up the information. I will pop it over on to Pete's thread or if a mod would be happy to do it, no problem Jim Edit: Info posted on the 3G coverage thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Wi-Fi is available at the Waveney River Centre, but its not free. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 WiFi available at the Ferry Reedham and at the Whery Inn Oulton. Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Thanks for the information so far guys, keep 'em coming! So to summarise this far we have WiFi availability at: Wroxham - Kings Head Burgh St Peter - Waveney River Centre Reedham Ferry - Ferry Inn Oulton Broad - Wherry Inn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Reedham Ferry and Oulton Borad - WHat does it cost ? do you need a password ? is it free when paying for something else ? We are compiling as much information as possible from each wifi spot good thread Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julz Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Mc Donalds Wroxham have free Wi-fi access Julz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 The Swan, Horning but it's not free. Run by "The Cloud" at £2.99 for 30mins. Acle Bridge is free but you need to be right by the office as the signal's not very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 Thank you Julz & John Keep 'em coming peeps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 According to the information given on the website, Wi-Fi access at the WRC costs "from £6 per day, to £20 per week, depending on the length of your stay" Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 So to further summarise this far we have WiFi availability at: Wroxham - Kings Head (Free) Wroxham - McDonalds (Free) Burgh St Peter - Waveney River Centre (£6/day) Reedham Ferry - Ferry Inn Oulton Broad - Wherry Inn Horning - Swann Inn (£2.95/30 mins) Acle - Bridge Inn (Free) This thread is on-going, so as you find them please keep adding them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 The Coach and Horses, up the hill (Thorpe road) from Norwich Yacht Station.. free. http://www.thecoachthorperoad.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jax 3 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Hi Mark Was at the Fur & Feathers yesterday see a sign up saying free wifi for patrons. Surf with a Wherry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Hmm! Can you take your own beer I wonder Col? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Good calls, John & Col! Both purveyors of a fine pint or three Wroxham - Kings Head (Free) Wroxham - McDonalds (Free) Burgh St Peter - Waveney River Centre (£6/day) Reedham Ferry - Ferry Inn Oulton Broad - Wherry Inn Horning - Swann Inn (£2.95/30 mins) Acle - Bridge Inn (Free) Norwich - The Coach and Horses (free) Salhouse (Woodbastwick) - Fur and Feather (free) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Certain that this had been done before, and concerned that we might be re-inventing the (hamster) wheel, I looked at another place... In 'Geeks corner' there are some threads about this... one of them, amusingly, pointed me to yet another place that I have not chosen to visit... They have a page on this topic that suggests there are quite a few hotspots scattered around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 You are quite right Danny, and I know for certain that the NBO mobi website has a list of WiFi hotspots. However, I do not just want to copy the list, as I do not know how up to date it is. I thought it would therefore be better to compile a new list from scratch from "eye witness" members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Certain that this had been done before, and concerned that we might be re-inventing the (hamster) wheel, I looked at another place... In 'Geeks corner' there are some threads about this... one of them, amusingly, pointed me to yet another place that I have not chosen to visit... They have a page on this topic that suggests there are quite a few hotspots scattered around... Danny, Hi The only problem here is that the thread you mention isn't recent and Mark is trying to compile an up-to-date one. (Sorry, Mark is compiling!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Fur and Feather, tried last week, no WLan found with two wifi enabled phones looking, WiFi is still advertised but the venison pie beckoned more strongly than twitter. and I don't call it twitter, just alter one of the vowels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitch6 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hi Mark the WRC has free wifi once you have payed your mooring fee & they have given you the password. Jonny yes wifi is available here (WRC) but its not free you can pay for a day use or weekly or monthly or like me yearly obviously the longer you have the cheaper it is i'm here all year round so i have the yearly at £120 a year (i think) the speed isn't great but its wifi so what do u expect altho it is run though the bt phone line so with bt bringing out these new hyper speeds it may improve hope that helps with this one anyway steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sos247 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hi We have recently had a WiFi aerial set up at Ludham Bridge boatyard, you can pay via debit card or visa , over the phone or purchase vouchers at the boatyard. However, its so new I havn't got around to sorting out all the details yet, but it will all be up & running later! At least you know that you can moor up there get online in due course. At the moment I guess there is not much need for it, but in the future years I guess having a computer with you and not being able to get online will be very frustrating! Very simlar to not having a mobile phone signal now, not many people had mobile phones 10 years ago and not having one now is like losing your right arm, and peolple are always complaining about not getting a good phone signal 100% of the time, How things change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 Thanks for the updates, Steve and Jason. At the moment I guess there is not much need for it I think you may be surprised, Jason. Obviously there is a limited "need" for WiFi from a leisure persepctive, though I personally do not understand that when afloat. The main need from my point of view though is to stay in touch with my clients. Being a self-employed one-man-band makes taking holidays very difficult, as clients can't reach you and whilst holidaying you are obviously not earning. However, with the increase in WiFi hotspots, it is now becoming a little more realistic to take the laptop and work on the boat, and still be able to check on the emails whenever WiFi is available. The more hotspots I can find, the more chance there is of me being able to spend some time with my family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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