Have Carluccio’s Cracked Wi-Fi?
In Manchester yesterday, I had a breakfast-cum-lunch in Carluccio’s in Manchester Piccadilly station.
It was the first of their caffes, where I found that wi-fi had been installed. As it was a station that supposedly had Network Rail’s wi-fi, I gave it a go and found that I could collect to Carluccio’s network.
And very good it was too! It was also pretty hassle-free, in that there was no login or registration process. Which is as it should be!
I hope that they don’t find their hot-spot gets used as a free download for masses of data, but there is nothing worse than going into a pub or restaurant and finding that getting a Wi-fi connection is a complete hassle.
But then, all I ever want to do is check e-mails, read a few web pages or use the machine locally. I don’t listen to music, play games or watch videos or live action on a small device.
Taking The Prison Bus
I have joked that the 274 bus, is the prison bus for Pentonville a few times, as it always seems to drop of and pick up unfortunate wives, partners and girl-friends in the vicinity of the prison.
I took the bus back to The Angel, so I could get some shopping before coming home.
What surprised me was outside the prison, I was getting a rather strong Wi-fi signal. Was it escaping?
Wi-Fi In London Stations
Wi-fi is available on several tube stations through Virgin Media.
Wi-Fi In London Stations
You can read about it here.
It would appear that if you’re not a customer of Virgin Media, EE or Vodafone, you’ll have to pay. I’m not, but then I don’t think connecting will give me much advantage.
Free Wi-Fi In Marks And Spencer
I had a cup of tea in the new Marks and Spencer in New Change in the City today and they have free wi-fi.
Free Wi-Fi In Marks And Spencer
Although, you do need to sign up to something called The Cloud. I just did on my home machine and it doesn’t seem to onerous.
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