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Wifi
Posted:
02 Jun 2005, 10:16by Milliemoo
Hi,
Sorry, did a search but couldn't find anything about Wifi in the lounges. My question is, is there ? I think I remember Hong Kong having Wifi in the lounge, but does LHR ?
Milliemoo
Posted:
02 Jun 2005, 10:18by preiffer
I know that both LHR and SFO have T-mobile wifi access. You can also use a BTopenworld account, through roaming, in these locations.
You do have to have an account (and pay for it) though - so not complimentary.
(Remember, there are also Internet-enabled PC's available in the clubhouses for use if you don't have an account with either BT or T-Mobile)
Posted:
02 Jun 2005, 10:59by Milliemoo
Thanks for that. Bit of a bummer really.
Milliemoo
Posted:
03 Jun 2005, 14:21by vizbiz
I can confirm that HKG has free access Wifi in the Clubhous.
Posted:
03 Jun 2005, 15:11by Milliemoo
Wahoooooo
Posted:
23 Jun 2005, 17:27by raveen
I have used wifi at both airports and they are extensively good. T-mobile is the best one in heathrow however vodafone has just started something of there own..
Posted:
02 Apr 2006, 17:49by G-VOPS
Has anyone got an update on the Wifi access for LHR now the new clubhouse is finished. Surely it's about time they provided free Wifi access.
Posted:
02 Apr 2006, 18:04by Nottingham Nick
Originally posted by G-VOPS
Has anyone got an update on the Wifi access for LHR now the new clubhouse is finished. Surely it's about time they provided free Wifi access.
I think it has been said before that it is a BAA issue, rather than a VS one. Presumably BAA are contracted to T-Mobile, so that is what is available in the CH.
Unless, of course, it has changed now that the CH extension is done.
Nick
Posted:
02 Apr 2006, 19:19by miikka
Originally posted by Nottingham Nick
I think it has been said before that it is a BAA issue, rather than a VS one. Presumably BAA are contracted to T-Mobile, so that is what is available in the CH.
Unless, of course, it has changed now that the CH extension is done.
It cannot be just a BAA issue because the London Lounge (AC/SK) has TeliaSonera Homerun available. I think lounges can contract whoever they want.
Posted:
02 Apr 2006, 19:21by preiffer
LHR also has BT Openzone hotspots, doesn't it?
Posted:
02 Apr 2006, 19:29by Nottingham Nick
Originally posted by preiffer
LHR also has BT Openzone hotspots, doesn't it?
[url=http://www.heathrowairport.com/portal/controller/dispatcher.jsp?CiID=46f5c62233382010VgnVCM100000147e120a____&ChID=037d77697a682010VgnVCM100000147e120a____&Ct=B2C_CT_GENERAL&CtID=448c6a4c7f1b0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____&Ch=Internet+Access&ChPath=Home%5ELHR%5EAirport+Information%5ETerminal+1%5ETerminal+A-Z%5EInternet+Access&ChIDPath=caf397dc2eb12010VgnVCM100000147e120a____^bde597dc2eb12010VgnVCM100000147e120a____^473797dc2eb12010VgnVCM100000147e120a____^2c444bd3e2522010VgnVCM100000147e120a____^adf54bd3e2522010VgnVCM100000147e120a____^037d77697a682010VgnVCM100000147e120a____]The BAA Website[/url] advertises WiFi connections at LHR by T-Mobile, BT Openzone and The Cloud.
Nick
Posted:
02 Apr 2006, 19:41by julesn
More importantly IMHO, when will we see Wifi on the aircraft!
jules.
Posted:
02 Apr 2006, 20:24by Mutley
When we flew out with VA from LAX at the end of March we used the Air Canada lounge. Air Canada provide free WiFi access. Personally, I think any lounge that doesn't provide FOC WiFi needs a kick in the 'ss.
So here's an idea... how about VF create a moderated page that we can all keep upto date with the latest info on WiFi in VA lounges. Unless anyone know of one already?
Cheers,
Mutley.
Posted:
02 Apr 2006, 20:42by Nottingham Nick
WiFi access on the US side of the Atlantic is streets ahead of the UK.
Free (or very cheap) wi-fi is standard in airports / lounges / hotels / shopping malls and coffe bars all over the US.
Here we pay a lot of money to log on in most places, including the same hotel chains that offer free access in the US.
I suppose this will change in time, but it is still very frustrating. [:(!][n]
Nick