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TheFaQQer replied

3 July 2014, 10:17
Originally posted by Pondlife View Post

Does anyone know where I can get some decent pasta?

TIA

Tesco
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Pondlife replied

3 July 2014, 10:16
Does anyone know where I can get some decent pasta?

TIA
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fullyautomatix replied

3 July 2014, 09:57
Originally posted by Goggy View Post

Hi

Just was wondering if anyone knows some clues how to find hotels with good WiFi so that I can access my clent's network if needed. Are there any websites with the freelancer's reviews?

I'm off to Italy and even through any hotel these days claim that they have internet, quite often you'd find that the signal is weak in the room or there are some stupid restrictions(closed ports etc). Obviously I could opt for a good business-class hotel, but it's kinda pricey, isn't? Unless you know any budgety business hotel chain ..

So far I'm just contacting hotels asking the above, but they normally would host tourists, so not sure if they'll come up with reliable answer.

Any tips/advise?

This has to be the most useless thread ever. Off to Italy...erm..where exactly ?
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TheFaQQer replied

3 July 2014, 08:42
Originally posted by Goggy View Post

Thanks!
I have Android, so Italian SIM + "Portable WiFi" setup on my phone should do the job if 3G/4G is decent in Turin ...

Does having Android automatically unlock your devices so that you can put a SIM from a different provider in there? Or have you unlocked the device already?
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scooterscot replied

3 July 2014, 08:35
Italy, ah Italy. When I think Italy I think

And you ask have they got bloody wifi!!!
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Goggy replied

2 July 2014, 23:13
Do they have internet-oriented operators, like Three here?
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Goggy replied

2 July 2014, 23:12
Originally posted by Scruff View Post

Buy an Italian SIM and use it in a MiFi Device.

20 Euros gets you a SIM including 600 minutes and 2GB Data.

Thanks!
I have Android, so Italian SIM + "Portable WiFi" setup on my phone should do the job if 3G/4G is decent in Turin ...
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Platypus replied

2 July 2014, 19:06
Originally posted by mudskipper View Post

Advice

Check out the reviews from business travellers on Trip Advisor. Also check that the wifi is free - I've been stung for that in the past when it said "all rooms have wifi".

^ Exactly this, Trip Advisor really is the dog's danglies
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Scruff replied

2 July 2014, 16:34
Pretty good in most places.
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d000hg replied

2 July 2014, 15:33
But is 3G through your phone going to be usable for remote access? It's hugely variable over the UK so presumably the same elsewhere.
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speling bee replied

2 July 2014, 15:30
Originally posted by Scruff View Post

Buy an Italian SIM and use it in a MiFi Device.

20 Euros gets you a SIM including 600 minutes and 2GB Data.

O2 are offering £1.99 per day for data roaming IIRC.
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Scruff replied

2 July 2014, 15:23
Buy an Italian SIM and use it in a MiFi Device.

20 Euros gets you a SIM including 600 minutes and 2GB Data.
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d000hg replied

2 July 2014, 15:17
Originally posted by speling bee View Post

Maybe you could research some nice spots and post a summary?

If you do it as a job - writing "The good business traveller guide" it would be tax deductible.

Maybe.
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TheFaQQer replied

2 July 2014, 15:16
Apparently the Hilton is good.
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mudskipper replied

2 July 2014, 15:14
Originally posted by Goggy View Post

Any tips/advise?

Advice

Check out the reviews from business travellers on Trip Advisor. Also check that the wifi is free - I've been stung for that in the past when it said "all rooms have wifi".
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