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Standard User RobertoS
(sensei) Thu 04-Apr-13 22:46:54
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Re: BT Hub Query


[re: jchamier] [link to this post] 		 
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iPhone users and probably Android now, can get a BT WiFi app (new name for Openzone) that automatically logs you into any hotspot, e.g. Starbucks or motorway service areas etc.
BT Smart Talk?

I have the Android version of it and use it a lot at home for 08nn numbers that cost me a silly amount on my Samsung SIII. I've noticed it login at other places but not tried using it there as there is no way I will ever use up my contract minutes and haven't needed an 08nn since getting the App.

My broadband basic info/help site - www.robertos.me.uk | Domains,website and mail hosting - Tsohost.
Connection - Plusnet UnLim Fibre (FTTC). Sync ~ 54.2/15.2Mbps @ 600m. - BQM

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Standard User deleted
(deleted) Thu 04-Apr-13 22:52:49
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Re: BT Hub Query


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No, it's for BT Wifi which used to be BT Openzone
Standard User RobertoS
(sensei) Thu 04-Apr-13 22:57:04
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The reference to phones rather than laptops threw me smile.

My broadband basic info/help site - www.robertos.me.uk | Domains,website and mail hosting - Tsohost.
Connection - Plusnet UnLim Fibre (FTTC). Sync ~ 54.2/15.2Mbps @ 600m. - BQM

"Where talent is a dwarf, self-esteem is a giant." - Jean-Antoine Petit-Senn.
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Standard User jchamier
(knowledge is power) Thu 04-Apr-13 23:44:14
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Re: BT Hub Query


[re: RobertoS] [link to this post] 		 
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The reference to phones rather than laptops threw me smile.


More people use phones and tablets out and about than laptops now. smile

Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bt...

iOS:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/bt-wi-fi/id384404559...

James BT Infinity 2 19/09/2012 - Speeds ~46 / ~8.5 Mbps - Sync 48.9 / 10 Mbps @ 470m
Huawei modem -> Draytek 2820 -> Airport Extreme -> Switch -> Windows/Mac/Linux/NAS/Phone/TV
13 years of broadband - 1999 ntl:(512k/1M)/BTbusiness(2M)/Metronet(2M)/Bulldog(8M/16M)/BE(19M/16M)/BT FTTC(46M)

Edited by jchamier (Thu 04-Apr-13 23:45:00)
Standard User jchamier
(knowledge is power) Thu 04-Apr-13 23:47:52
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Re: BT Hub Query


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In reply to a post by johnjburness:
So what do you recommend as an alternative?

I've just ordered an Asus RT-N66U as a modern router. Reviewed on thinkbroadband last year:
http://www.thinkbroadband.com/hardware/reviews/76-as...

It has the throughput for modern services, even faster than FTTC, and has dual band WiFi, external antennas, and apparently good range. Should be a good upgrade from my Draytek 2820 which was brilliant in 2009.

James BT Infinity 2 19/09/2012 - Speeds ~46 / ~8.5 Mbps - Sync 48.9 / 10 Mbps @ 470m
Huawei modem -> Draytek 2820 -> Airport Extreme -> Switch -> Windows/Mac/Linux/NAS/Phone/TV
13 years of broadband - 1999 ntl:(512k/1M)/BTbusiness(2M)/Metronet(2M)/Bulldog(8M/16M)/BE(19M/16M)/BT FTTC(46M)
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